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Womens Royal Air Force -- Signing On
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Womens Royal Air Force -- Signing On
Illustration, Eight Months with the Womens Royal Air Force. Showing women Signing On for service -- we plunge into the unknown. Date: 1919-1920
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Airforce Civilian Civilians Months Plunge Signing Unknown Volunteering Volunteers Wraf 1919
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This evocative illustration captures the moment of determination and uncertainty as women sign on for service in the Women's Royal Air Force (WRAF) during the aftermath of the First World War. Dated between 1919 and 1920, the image shows a group of women, some in civilian attire, others already in uniform, gathered around a long table in a stark, dimly lit room. A stern-faced man, possibly a recruiter or officer, looks on as they put pen to paper, committing themselves to eight months of service with the WRAF. The Women's Royal Air Force was formed in March 1918, initially to perform non-combatant roles such as clerical work, cooks, drivers, and mechanics. However, as the war came to an end, the WRAF expanded its roles to include air traffic control, meteorology, and even some limited flying duties. This illustration offers a glimpse into the experience of women volunteering for the WRAF, an experience that was both exciting and daunting. The women in the image are plunging into the unknown, leaving their civilian lives behind to serve their country in a new and unprecedented way. The image is a poignant reminder of the important role women played in the military during the First World War and the impact it had on the gender roles and expectations of the time.
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