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W. A. A. F. Band on Parade, c1943. Creator: Cecil BeatonW.A.A.F. Band on Parade, c1943. The Womens Auxiliary Air Force (WaF), whose members were referred to as WaFs, was the female auxiliary of the British Royal Air Force during World War II
M. T. Driver, c1943. Creator: Cecil BeatonM.T. Driver, c1943. MT (motor transport) driver. The Womens Auxiliary Air Force (WaF), whose members were referred to as WaFs
A Station Intelligence Room, c1943. Creator: Cecil BeatonA Station Intelligence Room, c1943. The Womens Auxiliary Air Force (WaF), whose members were referred to as WaFs, was the female auxiliary of the British Royal Air Force during World War II
R. A. F. Sergeant Drills Airwomen, c1943. Creator: Cecil BeatonR.A.F. Sergeant Drills Airwomen, c1943. The Womens Auxiliary Air Force (WaF), whose members were referred to as WaFs, was the female auxiliary of the British Royal Air Force during World War II
H. R. H. The Duchess of Gloucester, Air Commandant, c1943. Creator: Cecil BeatonH.R.H. The Duchess of Gloucester, Air Commandant, c1943. Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester(1901-2004) was appointed Senior Controller of the Womens Auxiliary Air Force (WaF) in 1939
Tobruk was the target at this time; it was the front door for Rommels supplies. While the shutter was open for this photograph, taken 10, 000 feet above an El Gubi landing ground
The mail run to Benghazi was now possible, c1942-1943, (1945). Creator: UnknownThe mail run to Benghazi was now possible only to the heavy four-engined bombers based near Cairo. Halifaxes bombed by night, U.S. Liberators by day, c1942-1943, (1945). From " R.A.F
Off Duty, c1943. Creator: Cecil BeatonOff Duty, c1943. The Womens Auxiliary Air Force (WaF), whose members were referred to as WaFs, was the female auxiliary of the British Royal Air Force during World War II
Naval Albacores were part of the striking force, c1942-1943, (1945). Creator: UnknownNaval Albacores were part of the striking force operating from Maltas cratered airfield. In the convoy action shortly to be described, they scored torpedo hits on a cruiser and two destroyers
An aircraft which could carry torpedoes over many hundreds of miles, c1942-1943, (1945)An aircraft which could carry torpedoes over many hundreds of miles would greatly increase out power of hitting Rommels supplies at sea, c1942-1943, (1945). From " R.A.F
The tank buster was the second new weapon, c1942-1943, (1945). Creator: UnknownThe tank buster was the second new weapon - a surprise sprung upon the Afrika Korps as it raced north from Bir Hakeim, c1942-1943, (1945). From " R.A.F
Parachute Packers, c1943. Creator: Cecil BeatonParachute Packers, c1943. The Womens Auxiliary Air Force (WaF), whose members were referred to as WaFs, was the female auxiliary of the British Royal Air Force during World War II
Huge bombproof stores and repair shops were made from the caves, c1942-1943, (1945)Huge bombproof stores and repair shops were made from the caves in the Mokattam hills, south of Cairo. The Pyramids, seen faintly in the distance across the Nile
The Luftwaffe scrambles as Bostons of the S. A. A. F. c1942-1943, (1945). Creator: UnknownThe Luftwaffe scrambles as Bostons of the S.A.A.F. surprise a Martuba airfield. The light bombers maintained a constant offensive against these forward landing grounds, c1942-1943, (1945)
W. A. A. F. Officers at Their School of Instruction, c1943. Creator: Cecil BeatonW.A.A.F. Officers at Their School of Instruction, c1943. The Womens Auxiliary Air Force (WaF), whose members were referred to as WaFs
R. A. F. Ground Crews: Tripolitania, c1942-1943, (1945). Creator: UnknownR.A.F. Ground Crews: Tripolitania, c1942-1943, (1945). From " R.A.F. Middle East - The Official Story of Air Operations, Feb. 1942 - Jan. 1943"
Sidi Barrani: R. A. F. Ground Crews, c1942-1943, (1945). Creator: UnknownSidi Barrani: R.A.F. Ground Crews, c1942-1943, (1945). From " R.A.F. Middle East - The Official Story of Air Operations, Feb. 1942 - Jan. 1943"
Bomber Crews, c1943. Creator: Cecil BeatonBomber Crews, c1943. British Royal Air Force crews preparing to go on a bombing mission during World War II. From " Wings On Her Shoulders", by Katharine Bentley Beauman
Women have taken over mens jobs. BBC control room as a programme goes on air 1942Women have taken over mens jobs. Two of them in a BBC control room as a programme goes on the air, 1942. From " Calling All Nations", by T. O. Beachcroft
Shipmates Ashore. John G. Winant, Ernest Bevin, with merchant seamen, 1942 Creator" Shipmates Ashore. American women workers who heard this programme, which goes out over the seven seas, presented the British Merchant Navy with a London club
At A Balloon Centre, c1943. Creator: Cecil BeatonAt A Balloon Centre, c1943. Barrage balloons were used to defend against attack by enemy aircraft. They were raised aloft on cables to create a risk of collision
King Faisal of Iraq listening to a broadcast prepared for his birthday by the BBC, 1942King Faisal of Iraq listening to a broadcast specially prepared for his birthday by the BBC, 1942. From " Calling All Nations", by T. O. Beachcroft
Spitfire, c1943. Creator: Cecil BeatonSpitfire, c1943. The iconic British Second World War fighter was designed by Reginald Mitchell. Powered by a Rolls-Royce Merlin engine
H. M. King Haakon of Norway, 1942. Creator: UnknownH.M. King Haakon of Norway, 1942. From " Calling All Nations", by T. O. Beachcroft. [The British Broadcasting Corporation, Wembley, The Sun Engraving Co. Ltd. London and Watford, 1942]
Mrs. Roosevelt came to see for herself the women of Britain at war, 1942. Creator: UnknownMrs. Roosevelt came to see for herself the women of Britain at war. The whole Empire heard her broadcast, 1942. From " Calling All Nations", by T. O. Beachcroft
H. R. H. the late Duke of Kent taking part in American Independence Day, 1942. Creator: UnknownH.R.H. the late Duke of Kent, who was shortly afterwards killed on active service, taking part in Stars and Stripes in Britain on American Independence Day 1942, 1942
Workmen in an English inn listening to Mr. Churchill, 1942. Creator: UnknownWorkmen in an English inn listening to Mr. Churchill, 1942. From " Calling All Nations", by T. O. Beachcroft. [The British Broadcasting Corporation, Wembley, The Sun Engraving Co. Ltd
Between Fights, c1943. Creator: Cecil BeatonBetween Fights, c1943. British Royal Air Force pilots relaxing between missions during World War II. From " Wings On Her Shoulders", by Katharine Bentley Beauman
They also spoke and the Empire heard them, 1942 Creator: UnknownThey also spoke and the Empire heard them. - A Scottish family taking part at home in the Christmas broadcast, 1942. From " Calling All Nations", by T. O. Beachcroft
Calling All Nations front cover, 1942. Creator: UnknownCalling All Nations front cover, 1942. From " Calling All Nations", by T. O. Beachcroft. [The British Broadcasting Corporation, Wembley, The Sun Engraving Co. Ltd. London and Watford, 1942]
On Signals Duty, c1943. Creator: Cecil BeatonOn Signals Duty, c1943. The Womens Auxiliary Air Force (WaF), whose members were referred to as WaFs, was the female auxiliary of the British Royal Air Force during World War II
Night Fighters, c1943. Creator: Cecil BeatonNight Fighters, c1943. British Royal Air Force pilots waiting to go on a mission during World War II. From " Wings On Her Shoulders", by Katharine Bentley Beauman
Balloon Fabric Workers, c1943. Creator: Cecil BeatonBalloon Fabric Workers, c1943. WaFs making barrage balloons. The Womens Auxiliary Air Force (WaF), whose members were referred to as WaFs
Crews and Ground Staff, c1943. Creator: Cecil BeatonCrews and Ground Staff, c1943. British Royal Air Force mechanics preparing aircraft before a bombing mission during World War II
Summer Day, c1943. Creator: Cecil BeatonSummer Day, c1943. WaFs relaxing. The Womens Auxiliary Air Force (WaF), whose members were referred to as WaFs, was the female auxiliary of the British Royal Air Force during World War II
Balloon Operator, c1943. Creator: Cecil BeatonBalloon Operator, c1943. Woman in waterproofs operating a barrage balloon. The Womens Auxiliary Air Force (WaF), whose members were referred to as WaFs
W. A. A. F. Officer Lectures, c1943. Creator: Cecil BeatonW.A.A.F. Officer Lectures, c1943. The Womens Auxiliary Air Force (WaF), whose members were referred to as WaFs, was the female auxiliary of the British Royal Air Force during World War II
Flight Mechanics; Also a W. A. A. F. Trade, c1943. Creator: Cecil BeatonFlight Mechanics; Also a W.A.A.F. Trade, c1943. British Royal Air Force mechanics working on aircraft during World War II
Corporal and Cadet, c1943. Creator: Cecil BeatonCorporal and Cadet, c1943. The Womens Auxiliary Air Force (WaF), whose members were referred to as WaFs, was the female auxiliary of the British Royal Air Force during World War II
An Examination Will Follow, c1943. Creator: Cecil BeatonAn Examination Will Follow, c1943. The Womens Auxiliary Air Force (WaF), whose members were referred to as WaFs, was the female auxiliary of the British Royal Air Force during World War II
Code and Cypher Officer, c1943. Creator: Cecil BeatonCode and Cypher Officer, c1943. The Womens Auxiliary Air Force (WaF), whose members were referred to as WaFs, was the female auxiliary of the British Royal Air Force during World War II
Getting Ready for the Raid, c1943. Creator: Cecil BeatonGetting Ready for the Raid, c1943. Bombs being prepared for an RAF raid over Germany during World War Two. From " Wings On Her Shoulders", by Katharine Bentley Beauman
In The Reading Room, c1943. Creator: Cecil BeatonIn The Reading Room, c1943. The Womens Auxiliary Air Force (WaF), whose members were referred to as WaFs, was the female auxiliary of the British Royal Air Force during World War II
Watching the Battle, c1943. Creator: Cecil BeatonWatching the Battle, c1943. WaF watching a dogfight between RAF and German air force planes. The Womens Auxiliary Air Force (WaF), whose members were referred to as WaFs
Cadets on the March, c1943. Creator: Cecil BeatonCadets on the March, c1943. The Womens Auxiliary Air Force (WaF), whose members were referred to as WaFs, was the female auxiliary of the British Royal Air Force during World War II
P. T. Instructor, c1943. Creator: Cecil BeatonP.T. Instructor, c1943. The Womens Auxiliary Air Force (WaF), whose members were referred to as WaFs, was the female auxiliary of the British Royal Air Force during World War II
Repairing Barrage Balloons, c1943. Creator: Cecil BeatonRepairing Barrage Balloons, c1943. Barrage balloons were used to defend against attack by enemy aircraft. They were raised aloft on cables to create a risk of collision
As the Germans thrust at Alamein, these four men walked into the British lines, c1942-1943, (1945). From " R.A.F. Middle East - The Official Story of Air Operations, Feb. 1942 - Jan. 1943"