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Aircraftwoman Doreen Bradford
Art
Maker: Craig, Sybil
Depicts a portrait of Aircraftswoman Doreen Bradford, Records Section, Air Force Headquarters, Maribyrnong, Victoria.ART23549
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1. Airmen and women march through Melbourne. 2. Australian built ship for Indian Navy. 3. Dutch delegates watch Australia takes wings. (Cinesound News No. 520)
Film
Maker: Cinesound
1. (1 min 4 sec) RAAF and WAAAF march through Melbourne 2. (1 min 14 sec) Lady Gowrie christens first ship built in Australia for the Indian Navy, HMIS Punjab 3. (1 min 39 sec) Important Dutch press d...F00549
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Amy Gwendoline (Gwen) Caldwell (nee Stark) as a wing officer, Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force, 1941-1945, interviewed by Joyce Thomson
Sound
Maker: Stark, Amy Gwendoline
Gwen Stark was one of the first women to be appointed to a position in the Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force (WAAAF). She earned her pilot's licence in 1938. In interview she discusses her invol...S00185
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Anderson, Gwenoth H (Sergeant, No. 5 WAAAF Depot, WAAAF b.1924)
Private Record
Maker: Anderson, Gwenoth H
IDENTITY PASS, LEAVE CARDS, TRAM AND BUS CONCESSION CERTIFICATE AND PAY BOOK OF ANDERSON. PAMPHLET ON THE WAAAF. ORDERS OF SERVICE FOR VE DAY SERVICE AT AWM, REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE, 1945 AND UNVEILIN...PR89/062
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1. Aussies return from Japanese occupied countries, yachting training for future airmen 2. Women at war - WAAAF (Fox Movietone News Vol. 13 No. 22)
Film
Maker: Fox Movietone News
Extracts from Fox Movietone News Vol. 13 No. 22 1. (1 min 43 sec) Aussies return from Japanese occupied countries, how or when, nobody tells. Yachting training for future airmen (air training corps) 2...F00345
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Beaufighter
Film
Maker: Commonwealth Film Unit
Activities of 5 Operational Training Unit (OTU), RAAF at Williamtown, NSW sometime after January 1945. Scenes include Beaufighters being serviced by Women's Auxilary Australian Air Force (WAAAF), armo...F04758
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(90770) Beaurepaire, Beryl Edith (Dame)
Sound
Maker: Beaurepaire, Beryl Edith
Dame Beryl Edith Beaurepaire as an assistant section officer Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force, 1942-1945, interviewed by Joyce ThomsonS00160
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Beth Fulton Berg as a section officer, Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force (WAAAF), 1941-1945, interviewed by Joyce Thomson
Sound
Maker: Berg, Beth Fulton
TAPE 1: Early life; joining WATC; training and duties; joining Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force (WAAAF); conditions and duties at Mayfield Avenue Barracks; discussion of officers; transfer to Ro...S00161
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Blyth, Ida May (Sergeant, b.1916 - d.2002)
Private Record
Maker: Various
Papers of Sergeant Ida McCarthy Blyth who served with the Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force during the Second World War. The collection comrprises four books of patient treatment records compile...PR03070
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Bombers away
Film
Maker: Cinesound
Cinesound Review news item showing ground crews arming Beaufort bombers. WAAAF radio operators and parachute packers. Aircrews being instructed on abandoning aircraft procedures and ground control of ...F02018
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Brown, Rolf Sanger (Major, b.1894 – d.1981)
Private Record
Maker: Australian Military Forces Brown, Rolf Sanger Commonwealth of Australia Unknown Brown, Philomene
Collection relating to the First World War and Second World War service of 251332 Major Rolf Sanger Brown, Royal Australian Air Force, Australia, 1913-1971. Wallet 1 of 2 – Contains certificates, avi...PR05924
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Bull, Jessie Agnes Cameron (Corporal, b.1923)
Private Record
Maker: Bull, Jessie Agnes Cameron
Handwritten memoir by Corporal Jessie A C Bull, who served in the Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force (WAAAF) in Australia during Second World War. Also see PR05815.PR03152
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Campbell, Clare (Corporal, b.1907 - d.2000)
Private Record
Maker: Campbell, Clarice "Clare" Linda Palm
Collection relating to the Second World War service of 97509 Corporal Clarice "Clare" Linda Palm Campbell, Women’s Auxiliary Australian Air Force (WAAAF). This collection consists of items collected ...3DRL/6623
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Collection of photographs related to 413825 Flight Sergeant Harold ‘Paul’ Clancy and 92478 Sergeant June Clancy
Photograph
Collection of photographs related to 413825 Flight Sergeant Harold ‘Paul’ Clancy and 92478 Sergeant June Clancy. Paul enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force on 13 September 1941, going on to serve...AWM2018.1016.3
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Dame Margaret Blackwood as a wing officer Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force, 1941-1945, interviewed by Joyce Thomson
Sound
Maker: Blackwood, Margaret Thomson, Joyce Aubrey
Dame Margaret Blackwood as a wing officer Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force, 1941-1945. Blackwood discusses her education, and enlistment with the WAAAF and associated difficulties in obtaining ...S00162
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Diary of Diana
Film
Maker: Cinesound
A Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force (WAAAF) recruiting propaganda film produced by Cinesound for the Australian National Films Council. Shows a woman in civilian occupation, her entry into the WA...F01355
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"Doing a grand job!" Join the WAAAF
Art
Maker: Northfield, James RAAF Publications Unit Unknown
Australian Second World War recruitment poster by James Northfield. The poster depicts a young Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force recruit. in the background to the right of the main figure is a mo...ARTV03995
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Doreen Moira Langley as Flight Officer, WAAAF, interviewed by Joyce Thomson
Sound
Maker: Langley, Doreen Moira Thomson, Joyce Aubrey
Doreen Moira Langley (SERN 110802) as a flight officer Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force, 1943-1945, interviewed about her experiences before, during and after her time in the WAAAF. Langley stud...S00227
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Doris Margaret Davidson (nee Devon) as a corporal Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force, Australia 1943-1946, interviewed by Kevin Dickson
Sound
Maker: Davidson, Doris Margaret Dickson, Kevin Alexander
A transcript of this recording may be available. For further information please contact the Sound section.S03848
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Driver's gauntlets : Aircraftwoman G H Anderson, Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Pair of black leather Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force driver's gauntlets. There is a leather adjustment strap on the back of each wrist. Written in ink on the inside cuff of both gauntlets is, ...REL/17386
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Elkin, Adolphus Peter (Professor, University of Sydney b.1891)
Private Record
Maker: Elkin, Adolphus Peter
COPY OF REPORT PREPARED BY PROF ELKIN TITLED "ENROLMENT IN THE WAAAF, OBJECTIVES AND DIFFICULTIES" OUTLINING THE FINANCIAL, MORAL, SOCIAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL PROBLEMS CONFRONTING RECRUITMENTPR84/291
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Flick, Hazel (Aircraftwoman, WAAAF)
Private Record
Maker: Flick, Hazel
LECTURE NOTES TAKEN BY ACW FLICK DURING TRAINING, FITTERS IIE FLIGHT MECHANICS COURSE NOTES, PAYBOOK AND CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGEPR84/334
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Granger, Leila Joyce (Aircraftwoman 1, b.1924)
Private Record
Maker: Granger, Leila Joyce
Papers relating to the WAAAF service of ACW Granger. The collection includes 'The AWAS and AAMWS' Personal Handbook', a copy of the New Testament with a list of psalms to read, railway travel certific...PR00156
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[Greeting card ] (recto); [Greeting card] (verso)
Art
Maker: Russell, Elsa
Three unidentified WAAAFs admiring an elegant civilian hat, with Christmas and New Year greetings on the card.ART29014
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Guild nee Milligan, Margaret Hutchison (Corporal, b.1916)
Private Record
Maker: Guild, Margaret Hutchison
Two scrapbooks containing memorabilia of Margaret Milligan's service in the Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force (WAAAF) and continuing post-war interest in WAAAF, including records of re-unions.PR01795
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Hampson, Audrey May (Sergeant, b.1911 - d.2005)
Private Record
Maker: Hampson, Audrey May Royal Australian Air Force Unknown
Collection relating to the Second World War service of 94047 Sergeant Audrey May Hampson, Women’s Auxiliary Air Force, Australia, 1941-1945. Wallet 1 of 1 – Contains four folders of material relating...PR03893
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Hayes, Nita Mary (Corporal, b.1919 - d.2010)
Private Record
Maker: Hayes, Nita Mary
Collection relating to the Second World War service of 109150 Corporal Nita Mary Hayes (later Wilson), Women’s Auxiliary Australian Air Force (WAAAF), c. 1943-1979. Collection consists of one noteboo...PR05265
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Hopkins, T C (Aircraftwoman, WAAAF)
Private Record
Maker: Hopkins, T C
THREE SHORT STORIES SUBMITTED FOR PUBLICATION BY ACW HOPKINS CONCERNING HER EXPERIENCES AS A SHORTHAND WRITER IN THE WAAAFPR83/149
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Identity discs : Aircraftwoman G H Anderson, Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Set of two stainless steel identity discs. The discs which are linked together with a fine silver chain are hand engraved, '177685 ANDERSON G H / WAAAF / METH / A2'.REL/17385
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Interview with June Stone (When the war came to Australia)
Film
Maker: Look Television Productions Pty Ltd
Mrs Stone joined the Women's Auxilary Australian Air Force (WAAAF) in September 1941 aged 19, as her contribution to the war effort. She discusses her air force training in the "Rookies" course, from ...F04045
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Interview with Thelma Long (When the war came to Australia)
Film
Maker: Look Film Productions Pty Ltd Look Television Productions Pty Ltd
Mrs Thelma Long visited Germany in 1938 as a team member of the Australian Women's Tennis Team and describes her experiences. As part of the war effort, she joined the Red Cross as a transport driver ...F04037
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James, Mary Edyth (Flight Officer, b.1914 - d.2007)
Private Record
Maker: James, Mary Edyth
Collection relating to the Second World War service of 96248 Flight Officer Mary Edyth Cowan (later James), Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force (WAAAF), 1942-1947. Wallet 1 of 1 - Consists of a sh...AWM2019.328.12
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Joyce Enid Linnane as former Sergeant, WAAAF, interviewed by Joyce Thomson
Sound
Maker: Linnane, Joyce Enid Thomson, Joyce Aubrey
Joyce Enid Linnane (93672) as Sergeant (Retired), Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force, 1942-1945. Please note the beginning of the interivew is missing. Joyce Linnane, was the daughter of a Chu...S00226
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Kathleen Harrigan as a transport driver, Women's Australian Auxiliary Air Force (WAAAF), 1942-1945, interviewed by Edie Swift
Sound
Maker: Harrigan, Kathleen May Swift, Edith Steel
Kathleen Harrigan joined the WAAAF in 1942. She was posted to Bradfield Park in Sydney for training and then to Bundaburg, Queensland as a transport driver and later to Townsville.S05161
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1. Latest in tanks for Australian Armoured Division 2. Women in top RAAF and WAAAF examination 3. Army approves basketball as "he-man" game 4. Japanese intensify submarine attacks on East Coast. (Fox Movietone News Vol. 13 No. 26)
Film
1. (1 min 18 sec) General Grant tanks supplied under lend-lease featuring the 37mm and 75mm double cannon equipment 2. (48 sec) Air Vice-Marshal Wrigley and Air Commodore Brownall inspect a Melbourne ...F00349
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Leila Joyce Granger, as Aircraftwoman, interviewed by Joyce Thomson
Sound
Maker: Granger, Leila Joyce Thomson, Joyce Aubrey
Leila Joyce Granger (SERN 109756) interviewed about her experiences as an aircraftwoman in the Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force (WAAAF), 1943-1945. Leila Granger was the oldest of three childr...S00228
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Lois Winifred Westbrook as Flight Officer, interviewed by Joyce Thompson
Sound
Maker: Westbrook, Lois Winifred Thomson, Joyce Aubrey
Lois Winifred Westbrook ( SERN WA11, 350011) as a flight officer Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force, 1941-1945, interviewed by Joyce Thomson. Lois entered the WAAAF on 10 August 1941. Her father...S00165
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Martin, (1) Beryl(nee Thomas) (2) Peter (First Lieutenant)
Manuscript
Maker: Je
Recollections of war service with (1) WAAAF, covering enlistment, training as operations room clerk, role and status of women (2) RAN discussing troop convoys, Japanese air attacks, invasion of Sicily...MSS1513
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(109693) Mayes (nee Flick), Hazel May (Aircraftwoman)
Sound
Maker: Mayes (nee Flick), Hazel May
Hazel May Mayes (nee Flick) as an aircraftwoman, Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force, 1943-1945, interviewed by Joyce ThomsonS00230
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McCready, Aldyth (Aircraftwoman, b.1911)
Private Record
Maker: McCready, Aldyth Margaret
1942 diary and memoirs, describe enlistment in WAAAF, training at Bankstown and Bradfield Park, and service at Transport No 1 SFTS Point Cook and No 1 OTU East Sale. Mentions cleaning and driving truc...PR00623
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1. McKenzie, Marjorie Nell 2. McKenzie, Robert William (1. Flight Officer, WAAAF 2. Captain, MC, 2 Sqn AFC b.1895 - d.1945)
Private Record
Personal papers of Captain McKenzie relating to his First World War Australian Flying Corps service. Personal papers of Flight Officer McKenzie, some annotated, relating to her Second World War servic...PR87/091
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McLeod, Gladys Sheila, (Corporal, b.1918)
Private Record
Maker: McLeod, Gladys Sheila
An autograph book containing the signatures of pilots, mainly RAAF, collected by McLeod when serving as a Signals Operator with the WAAAF. The signatures were mainly collected when McLeod was on posti...PR00481
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1. Melbourne, airwomen shoot film for RAAF instruction 2. Australia grows Cotton. (Fox Movietone News Vol. 14 No. 11)
Film
1. (1 min 14 sec) Melbourne, Vic. Women handle movie cameras as part of instruction for movie unit 2. (1 min 25 sec) Australia grows Cotton on wartime scale.F00383
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MELBOURNE, VICTORIA, C. 1941. THREE WAAAF KITCHEN PERSONNEL WASHING THEIR HAIR AT THE REAR OF THE ...
Photograph
MELBOURNE, VICTORIA, C. 1941. THREE WAAAF KITCHEN PERSONNEL WASHING THEIR HAIR AT THE REAR OF THE KITCHEN AT NO. 1 WAAAF TRAINING DEPOT, MAYFIELD AVENUE, MELBOURNE. (DONOR M. GUILD)P00750.001
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Mildred Green as Doctor and Squadron Leader, interviewed by Joyce Thompson.
Sound
Maker: Green (nee Hutchings), Mildred Margaret Thomson, Joyce Aubrey
Dr Mildred Margaret Green (nee Hutchings) [SERN 253230] as a squadron leader Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force, 1941-1945. She was the first woman to be appointed a medical officer in the RAAF, ...S00163
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Nancy Isabel Head (nee Wilson) as a Corporal and clerk, Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force, Australia 1943-1946, interviewed by Dianne Millar
Sound
Maker: Head, Nancy Isabel Millar, Dianne
A transcript of this recording may be available. For further information please contact the Sound section.S03853
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Neck tie: Wing Officer Amy Gwendoline Stark, Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force
Heraldry
Maker: Richards
Plain black rayon tie, with tags on reverse detailing the supplier (Richards) and the material (RAYON).REL/04432.003
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1. New East West Road 2. WAAAF learn unarmed defence 3. Penny a plane campaign launched 4. The fighting sixth marches again. (Cinesound News No. 566)
Film
1. (3 min 54 sec) A new defence road linking the Eastern Seaboard with Darwin under construction 2. (58 sec) WAAAF learn the art of self defence. 3. (1 min 17 sec) Sydney, NSW. Alderman Crick opens th...F00592
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1. News of the week 12 September 1942 2. Comforts Fund benefits when Zeros crash 3. Heroes welcome for gallant 6th Division (Fox Movietone News Vol. 13 No. 39)
Film
Maker: Fox Movietone News
Extracts from Fox Movietone News Vol. 13 No. 39. 1. (24 sec) Perth, WA. WAAAFs march in pouring rain - (52 sec) In Victoria Peggy Glenhill passes medical examination as ten thousandth WAAAF - (36 sec...F00361
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not titled [Dog-Watch Over!]
Art
Maker: Cottam, Barbara Abbott
Drawing of the women's barracks by Women's Auxillary Australian Air Force (WAAAF) 99099 Barbara Abbott Cottam. Cottam enlisted in WAAAF in 1942 and served as a telegraphist until 1945 stationed at the...AWM2022.824.1
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Peace to war: a RAAF training film
Film
Maker: Blackwood, Margaret
WAAAF training film showing advancement through recruit training to various Air Force trades. The film was made at the Directorate of Training RAAF HQ Albert Park Melbourne produced in collaboration w...F03351
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Peaked cap : Aircraftwoman G H Anderson, Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force
Heraldry
Maker: Military contractor
Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force dark blue peaked cap with pleated crown. Complete with black leather chinstrap, black mohair band and blue embroidered WAAAF badge. The cap features a black leat...REL/17384
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Peaked cap: Wing Officer Amy Gwendoline Stark, Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
WAAAF officer's RAAF blue peaked cap made of wool twill with black mohair grosgrain hat band and a patent leather strap. The rear of the cap is provided with the fold down flap. The interior is lined;...REL/04432.002
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Photographs relating to 176099 Aircraftwoman Margaret Mary Cale, WAAAF
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
Informal portrait of 176099 Aircraftwoman Margaret Mary Cale, WAAAF and an unidentified Australian airman.AWM2017.1230.4
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Photographs relating to 176099 Aircraftwoman Margaret Mary Cale, WAAAF
Photograph
Maker: McGrath, G
Informal portrait of 176099 Aircraftwoman Margaret Mary Cale, WAAAF and an unidentified Australian soldier.AWM2017.1230.3
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Photographs relating to 176099 Aircraftwoman Margaret Mary Cale, WAAAF
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
Informal portrait of 176099 Aircraftwoman Margaret Mary Cale, WAAAF.AWM2017.1230.2
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Photographs relating to 176099 Aircraftwoman Margaret Mary Cale, WAAAF
Photograph
Maker: Cale, Margaret Mary
Album relating to 176099 Aircraftwoman Margaret Mary Cale, WAAAF, containing 95 photographs.AWM2017.1230.1
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Plummer, Doris Ellen (Aircraftwoman, b.1909 - d.1984)
Private Record
Maker: Plummer, Doris
Wallet 1 of 1 – Letters relating to the Second World War service of 106875 Aircraftwoman Doris Ellen Plummer, Extra RAAF Command (Staff). Letters and telegrams written by Aircraftwoman Doris Plummer ...PR01902
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Podger, Lorna Daphne (Corporal, b.1916 - d.2014)
Private Record
Maker: Podger, Lorna Daphne
Collection relating to the Second World War service of 97423 Corporal Lorna Daphne Podger (née Mitchell), Women’s Auxiliary Australian Air Force, Australia, 1942-1943. Wallet 1 of 1 – Consists of let...PR05119
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RAAF bomber crew operational training
Film
Training bomber crews at an RAAF Operational Training Unit (OTU). Commentary by Jack Davey, Movietone News. Beaufort bombers, parachute packing, practice jumps from Oxford aircraft and parachute contr...F00839
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RAAF crews man giant bombers
Film
Maker: Movietone News
Movietone newsreel on the training of RAAF B-24 Liberator crews in bomber work at Tocumwal NSW. The training instructors are veteran pilots who have completed their operational service. Shows the new ...F02648
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Rawson, Rosalind (Aircraft Woman)
Private Record
Maker: Rawson, Rosalind
Service records and personal papers of Section Officer Rosalind Rawson who served with the Women's Air Training Corps. Items include poetry written by Rawson, a transcript of a diary detailing her ti...PR01584
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Risson, G E M (Section Officer, WAAAF)
Private Record
Maker: Risson, G E M
LETTER ACCEPTING APPLICATION FOR POSITION WITH THE WAAAF, DAILY RECORD OF ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS AT TRAINING DEPOT MALVERN, (VIC) AND RECORD OF SERVICEPR84/266
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(92476) Robertson (nee Eastaugh), Helen (Flight Sergeant)
Sound
Maker: Robertson (nee Eastaugh), Helen
Helen Robertson (nee Eastaugh) as a flight sergeant, general clerk, 5 RAAF Recruiting Centre, Adelaide, South Australia, 1943-1944, interviewed by Michael Nelmes. A transcript of this recording may b...S04343
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Shirley Florence Heard as a flight officer, Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force, Allied Air Intelligence Centre, South West Pacific Area, 1941-1945, interviewed by Joyce Thomson
Sound
Maker: Heard, Shirley Florence Thomson, Joyce Aubrey
S00184
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Signed Union Jack, Trocadero Dance Palais, Sydney : Bombadier J S Crogan, 11 Battery, 2/6 Field Regiment
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Standard printed cotton Union Jack, with the words 'FAST COLOURS MADE IN ENGLAND' printed on the upper left white horizontal, and 12" x 48' handwritten at the reverse upper hoist area. The flag is equ...REL44433
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Slater, Dorothy May (Section Officer, b.1917 - d.2001)
Private Record
Maker: Slater, Dorothy May
Papers of Section Officer Dororthy May Slater (nee Higman), who served with the RAAF and WAAAF during Second World War. Collection comprises letters, statement of account, pass with photograph, Operat...PR01799
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Spectacular display WAAAFs
Film
Maker: Universal
Universal newsreel showing women of the Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force (WAAAF) marching, inspection by Lady Wakehurst and performing various duties carried out by the service. Recruiting propa...F02043
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[Standing WAAAF]
Art
Maker: Russell, Elsa
Unidentified WAAAF standing leaning on corner of table.ART29009
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Stark, Amy Gwendoline OBE (Wing Officer, b.1910 - d.1994)
Private Record
Maker: Stark, Amy Gwendoline
A small collection of papers relating to Miss Stark's appointment to the WAAAF in 1941. The collection consists of a letter about her successful application to join the WAAAF, an information sheet `co...PR00113
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Stevenson, Clare Grant (Group Officer, b.1903 - d.1988)
Private Record
Maker: Stevenson, Clare Grant
Collection relating to the Second World War service of 351001 Group Officer Clare Grant Stevenson, Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force, 1941-1946. Wallet 1 of 1 - Consists of one photocopy of a dr...PR84/200
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Stevenson, Clare Grant (Group Officer, Director WAAAF b.1903 - d.1988)
Private Record
Maker: Stevenson, Clare Grant
Letter by the Duchess of Gloucester dated 1947, certificates and memorial service order relating to the education and career of Group Officer Stevenson, director of the Women's Auxiliary Australian Ai...PR89/123
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Stevenson, Clare Grant (Group Officer, WAAAF)
Private Record
Maker: Stevenson, Clare Grant
Certificates relating to permanent service and statement of service with Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force (WAAAF).PR87/058
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Stuart Ops. Bldg. 1945
Art
Maker: Cottam, Barbara Abbott
Drawing of the No 1 Wireless Unit RAAF Operations Building at Stuart, Townsville by Women's Auxillary Australian Air Force (WAAAF) 99099 Barbara Abbott Cottam. Cottam enlisted in WAAAF in 1942 and ser...AWM2022.824.4
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1. 2/10th Australia Armoured Regiment field exercises. 2. Arrival of General Grant M3 medium tanks for the 1st Australian Armoured Division. 3. Anti/aircraft group Fremantle. 4. Service chiefs conference, Corps HQ WA. 5. WAAAF maintenance crews, Pearce, WA.
Film
Maker: Davidson, Frank
Item 1. On 25 Feb 1943 a parade of tanks of the 2/10th Aust. Armoured (Armd) Regiment was held for DMI. Shows the General Grant and General Stuart tanks on manoeuvres after the parade. Identified pers...F01716
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The Waaffery, Townsville
Art
Maker: Annand, Douglas
Depicts Women's Auxiliary Air Force Services buildings, known as 'The Waaffery', in Townsville, Queensland.ART92469
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The Women's [Australian] Flying Club
Film
Maker: Stark, Amy Gwendoline
Activities of the Women's Flying Club filmed by Miss Gwen Stark (married name Caldwell) the camp commandant. Weekend camp at St Ives showground. Getting meals and doing chores. Nancy-Bird Walton arri...F04677
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They serve that men may fly
Film
Maker: Stark, Amy Gwendoline
WAAAF activities during the 1939-1945 war.F10244
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Thomson, Joyce A
Private Record
Maker: Thomson, Joyce Aubrey
Research papers compiled for the writing of `The WAAAF in Wartime Australia'. Includes correspondence, notes, photographs, scrapbooks, and contributions by former WAAAF members. (Item list available i...PR00246
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1,000th trainer plane (Fox Movietone News Vol. 13 No. 32)
Film
Maker: Fox Movietone News
Extracts from Fox Movietone News Vol. 13 No. 32. An Australian aircraft factory delivers newest Tiger Moth given to the RAAF by residents of Kuringai, NSW. It is presented by Lady Gowrie at a parade o...F00354
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20,000th WAAAF
Film
The induction ceremony of Mary Isobel Faneco the twenty thousandth Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force (WAAAF) attended by Air Commodore Lukis and Dame Enid Lyons.F01879
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Trophy : Women' s Australian Auxiliary Air Force Rowing Pair, 1944
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Tall silver trophy on round brown bakelite stand. The trophy has a slim stem and a rounded bowl with fitted lid. The lid has a decorative finial on top. From either side of the bowl extend two curved ...REL/03376
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[Two WAAFs seated at table]
Art
Maker: Russell, Elsa
Sketch depicting two unidentified WAAAF's (Womens Auxiliary Australian Air Force) sitting at table.ART29003
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Victory Day march, Melbourne
Film
Maker: Military History Section
VX1 General Sir Thomas Albert Blamey GBE KCB CMG DSO ED headed the Victory Day march parade of service men and women and allied services through the streets of Melbourne, VIC. The salute was taken on ...F07520
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Volunteer Air Observer Corps [VAOC]
Film
Maker: Cinesound
Cinesound item showing the functions of the Volunteer Air Observer Corps (VAOC). observers sight supposed enemy bombers and report to a central control by telephone; course of bombers plotted; fighter...F02095
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WAAAF activities 1941-1946
Film
Maker: Stark, Amy Gwendoline
Amateur coverage of the activities of the Women's Australian Auxiliary Airforce (WAAAF). This footage used used to make film F10244 'They serve that men may fly'. See also films F04677 The Women's ...F10221
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WAAAF asleep in a troop train
Art
Maker: Russell, Elsa
Depicts a sketch of an unidentified WAAAF asleep in a troop train between Sydney and Uranquinty.ART90447
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[WAAAF bending over]
Art
Maker: Russell, Elsa
Unidentified WAAAF wearing overalls, bending over to pick rubbish off ground (called an emu parade/bob, as the constant stooping and rising was similar to the actions of an emu's head while feeding).ART29008
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WAAAF bivouac
Film
Three day bivouac by Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force (WAAAF) who learn to improvise cooking, sleeping and sanitary arrangements, First Aid treatment and the correct method of transporting casua...F03541
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WAAAF Bradfield Gazette No 3
Film
Women's Auxilary Australian Air Force (WAAAF) activities at Bradfield Camp, NSW 1943. Preparing for passing out parade and parade with Lady Wakehurst taking the salute.F03540
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1. WAAAF choir sings for wounded 2. Diggers train the hard way 3. Industry geared to war. (Cinesound News No. 590)
Film
1. (1 min 28 sec) WAAAF in Victoria have a well trained choir which contains several soloists of real ability. They sing their own song "girls in the air force blue" to the delight of the diggers. 2. ...F00613
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WAAAF in Sydney
Film
1. Lady Wakehurst takes salute of Womens Auxilary Australian Air Force (WAAAF) graduates from training schools. Scenes of WAAAF at various occupations. 2. Iris cuts: Margaret Blackwood.F03537
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WAAAF parade at Melbourne University
Film
Melbourne University, Melbourne VIC, 15 November 1942. Coverage of the parade by 2,500 women of the Women's Auxilary Australian Air Force (WAAAF). Lady Zara Gowrie Air Commandant took the salute. G...F03539
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WAAAF pass out parade at Somers, Victoria
Film
Amateur filmmaker's coverage of a Women's Auxilary Australian Air Force (WAAAF) passing out parade at Somers, (Mornington Peninsula,) Victoria, during the WW2 period. The colour film shows the unit p...F03542
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WAAAFs do real war job
Film
Maker: Cinesound
Cinesound newsreel item showing women of the Women's Auxiliary Australian Airforce (WAAAF) performing various aircraft maintenance duties. The WAAAF's are shown working on Liberator bombers and Spitfi...F02041
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WAAAFs guide homing aircraft
Film
Maker: Cinesound
This item shows women of the Women's Auxilary Australian Air Force (WAAAF) training in Radio Direction Finding (RDF) equipment and the operation of RDF by guiding a fog-bound Beaufort bomber back to b...F02002
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1. WAAAF spend leisure looking after kiddies 2. Ashcans for Adolf. (News From Home No. 99)
Film
1. (1 min 34 sec) WAAAF stationed in Sydney spend their leave looking after children from congested areas and institutions by taking them to the beach for the day 2. (28 sec) Making and using depth ch...F00790
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WAAAFs step out
Film
Maker: Cinesound
Cinesound news item on a parade of women of the Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force (WAAAF) at the Melbourne University Oval, Carlton Victoria, on 15 November 1942. Lady Zara Gowrie Air Commandant ...F02044
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WAAAF's study culinary art
Film
Maker: Cinesound
Cinesound item on women of the Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force WAAAF at Victorian Food Trade School being instructed in the preparation of food and the trade of butchering.F02092