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Photo Album of the WAAAF Page
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| On 25th May, 1944, Air Commandant, the Lady Gowrie, paid a farewell visit to the W.A.A.A.F. in Melbourne. During the
visit she inspected the W.A.A.A.F. at work at a signals station and chatted with some of the shift-workers during their stand-down. Her Excellency was much loved by all the W.A.A.A.F. who knew her. |
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| In
May 1944. W.A.A.A.F. were posted as for north as Cairns for the first time. Here are some of the first detachment
en route. The wearing of slacks and long-sleeved shirts ordered by medical authorities is
protection against malaria and dengue mosquitoes. |
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| In February, 1945, H.R.H. the Duchess of Gloucester, Hon. Air Chief Commandant of W.A.A.A.F., visiting a R.A.A.F. for the first time, inspected W.A.A.A.F. "guard of honour" at Canberra. The visit was informal, and ceremonial dress was not
worn. |
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| In February, 1945, also, the
1,000th W.A.A.A.F telegraphist trained at the telegraphy school. No. 1
E.S., Ascot Vale, received her badge and was congratulated by D/W.A.A.A.F., at
pass-out parade. |
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| August, 1945,
WAAAF take part in great Victory March through Melbourne - just four years after their first public appearance in that city. |
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