Waaf Collection

Life in the W. A. A. F. 1940
Life in the W.A.A.F. 1940. From Life in the W.A.A.F. booklet on the Womens Auxiliary Air Force (WaF), in Tucks Better Little Book series

Physical Training at a Recruits Depot, c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton
Physical Training at a Recruits Depot, c1943. The Womens Auxiliary Air Force (WaF), whose members were referred to as WaFs

Operations Room, c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton
Operations 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

Nursing Orderly, c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton
Nursing Orderly, 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

W. A. A. F. Band on Parade, c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton
W.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 Beaton
M.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 Beaton
A 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 Beaton
R.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 Beaton
H.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

Off Duty, c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton
Off 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

Parachute Packers, c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton
Parachute 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

W. A. A. F. Officers at Their School of Instruction, c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton
W.A.A.F. Officers at Their School of Instruction, c1943. The Womens Auxiliary Air Force (WaF), whose members were referred to as WaFs

At A Balloon Centre, c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton
At 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

On Signals Duty, c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton
On 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

Balloon Fabric Workers, c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton
Balloon Fabric Workers, c1943. WaFs making barrage balloons. The Womens Auxiliary Air Force (WaF), whose members were referred to as WaFs

Summer Day, c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton
Summer 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 Beaton
Balloon 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 Beaton
W.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

Corporal and Cadet, c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton
Corporal 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 Beaton
An 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 Beaton
Code 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

In The Reading Room, c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton
In 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 Beaton
Watching 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 Beaton
Cadets 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 Beaton
P.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 Beaton
Repairing 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

Any game or sport you favour, 1940. From Life in the W.A.A.F. booklet on the Womens Auxiliary Air Force (WaF), in Tucks Better Little Book series

A friendly spirit everywhere, 1940. From Life in the W.A.A.F. booklet on the Womens Auxiliary Air Force (WaF), in Tucks Better Little Book series

There are the cooks, 1940. From Life in the W.A.A.F. booklet on the Womens Auxiliary Air Force (WaF), in Tucks Better Little Book series

At the nerve centres of the Service, 1940. From Life in the W.A.A.F. booklet on the Womens Auxiliary Air Force (WaF), in Tucks Better Little Book series

She comes home in her smart uniform, 1940. From Life in the W.A.A.F. booklet on the Womens Auxiliary Air Force (WaF), in Tucks Better Little Book series

Working on balloons, 1940. From Life in the W.A.A.F. booklet on the Womens Auxiliary Air Force (WaF), in Tucks Better Little Book series

Woman of the WaF handling a barrage balloon, 1943. The WaF takes over. The handling of barrage balloon requires skill, team-work and considerable physical strength. From Roof Over Britain

Church parade, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
Church parade, 1941. Women of the Womens Auxiliary Air Force marching. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

March past, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
March past, 1941. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Packing, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
Packing, 1941. Women of the Womens Auxiliary Air Force working on a barrage balloon. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

The cord, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
The cord, 1941. Women of the Womens Auxiliary Air Force working on a barrage balloon. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

The web (WaFS working on a balloon), 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
The web (WaFS working on a balloon), 1941. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Members of the WaF serving in Coastal Command, c1940 (1943). Members of the Womens Auxiliary Air Force packing parachutes during World War II.From Coastal Command

Coming Ashore at Singapore, 1945. Members of the W.A.A.F disembarking the troop ship Devonshire, after a six day crossing from Ceylon, December 1945

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