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WAAF Other Ranks, Black Tie, 1939 Pattern
Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Three, 69/U/463
The airwoman’s service dress uniform included an open necked jacket with lapels with which a shirt, collar and tie was to be worn.
Birthday candle Leading Aircraftwoman Marion Gomm
Aircraft & Exhibits, 1944, Cosford, Hangar Three, X001-1530
Leading Aircraftwoman Marion Gomm was a cook at RAF Wyton, headquarters for the Pathfinder Force. This candle was a memento from Marion’s 21st birthday party held in the Sergeants’ Mess in March 1944.
WAAF High Leg Rubber Boot, 1940 Pattern
Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Three, X006-5934
Rubber was a scarce commodity in war-time Britain. Boots such as these would only be issued when weather conditions justified there use.
WAAF Other Ranks, Service Dress Cap, 1939 Pattern
Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Three, 72/U/758
The Service Dress Cap was the standard headdress worn with the No 1 Service Dress uniform. It was also commonly worn with various forms of Working Dress. It would continue in uses until replaced by a new style of WRAF cap in 1952.
Medal Bar of Flight Sergeant Avis Hearn
Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Two, X004-7220
The Military Medal was awarded to Avis Hearn for gallantry during the Battle of Britain when she was an Acting Corporal.
Dining Spoon
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, 71/Z/259
On joining the RAF you would be issued with a number of essential items. This would have included set of eating irons consisting of a knife, fork and spoon.
Service Dress Cap of a Women's Royal Air Force Air Officer
Aircraft & Exhibits, London, Hangar One, X002-8362
In 1949 the gold embroidered badge, patent peak and two rows of embroidered oak leaves identifies the wearer of the newly-formed Women's Royal Air Force as an officer holding the rank of Air Commandant.
Women's Auxiliary Air Force Uniform of Avis Hearn
Aircraft & Exhibits, Cosford, Hangar Two, 72/U/760
In addition to her rank and wireless operator's trade badges, Flight Sergeant Avis Hearn's Women's Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF) tunic also carries the ribbon of the Military Medal.
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- Women's Royal Air Force 1948-1994 [1]