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The RAF wants women flight mechanics

1 Jan 1942

30 The RAF wants WOMEN Asked what she was doing when interrupted by the photographer, this WAAF girl said: "I'm removing the distance pieces of the fairing ring." Sounds like double-dutch to a civilian—but these girls know their aircraft backwards after a few month's training. And they all love the work. 297 Oxford Street, London, W.1. Please send me full information about the ATS WAAF BOTH Mrs. Miss Cross out "Mrs." or "Miss" Address County Tick which you want In Date of birth confidence FLIGHT MECHANICS Some of the most interesting trades in the Services are now open to women aged 171/2 to 43 who have a liking for mechanical things.
infrastructure aircraft cost of living employment engineering industry labour supply military activity recruitment wages volunteers british army royal air force female labour relations women's auxiliary air force home defence auxiliary territorial service
Collection ID
HATOM
Document Reference
HATOM/5/26
Document Types
Ephemera
File Reference
HATOM/5
Identifier
10.1080/wtss.hatom.000005.026
Keywords
Aircraft Employment Engineering Female Labour Recruitment Volunteers Wages
Language
English
Organizations Discussed
Auxiliary Territorial Service British Army Royal Air Force Women's Auxiliary Air Force
Pages
1
Published in
United Kingdom
Series
History of Advertising Trust: O&M wartime book no 5
Themes
Industry Infrastructure Military Activity Home Defence Labour Supply Relations Wages Cost of Living

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