Tag: WAAF
WAAF discussed in the House of Commons
Thursday 9th March 1939 12:00Sir Kingsley wood makes a speech in the House of Commons regarding proposals made to the Air Ministry in November 1939 by Lady Londonderry. She had suggested the formation of a women's training school and a technical training school, with the provision of women ferry pilots for ferry work in mind, by by that time the Air Ministry had decided to continue to associate the RAF with the War Office scheme for the Auxiliary Territorial Service. In a reply to Lady Londonderry, it was pointed out that women could enter Class II of the Civil Air Guard for pilot training.
WAAF formed
Wednesday 28th June 1939 12:00WAAF expenses estimate presented
Tuesday 11th July 1939 12:00The Supplementary Estimates are presented including a sum of £15,000 which was taken under Vote 7 of the estimates for the expenses of the WAAF.