WAAFs at Work

Series

Series Name
Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.
41/46
Date Released
9 Jun 1941
Stories in this Issue:

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Story

Story No. within this Issue
7 / 7
Summary
WAAFs (Women’s Auxiliary Air Force) are now doing work which was previously entrusted only to RAF mechanics and ground staff. They are capable of refuelling planes, helping a pilot on with his harness, driving staff cars, etc.
Keywords
Women; Aviation; Military
Length of story (in feet)
67
Story extras:
Film clip
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'WAAFs at Work', Pathe Gazette Issue No. 41/46, 9 Jun 1941. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/98825 (Accessed 30 Dec 2025)