Recorded interview with Senior Aircraftswoman Pádraigín Ní Rághillíg, 7 March 2025

Pádraigín Ní Rághillíg remembers RAF service as a telegraphist in the UK, Germany and Gibraltar. She describes her work and remembers her discharge from the RAF due to her sexuality.

Pádraigín Ní Rághillíg remembers training as a telegraphist and postings to RAF Stanbridge, Rheindahlen in Germany, RAF Brampton and Gibraltar. She gives detail on her work, social life and developing awareness of her sexuality. She remembers her experience being investigated and discharged from the RAF, and the mental impact of this process. She describes her recent experience of a presentation ceremony at RAF Cranwell and receipt of a government apology.