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Framed Print of A new WAAF trainee being interviewed on her first day chp01_07_01_075
A new Women's Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF) trainee being interviewed on her first day at the No. 2 School of Photography in Blackpool, by the Commanding Officer, Squadron Leader W H Dunton.
The RAF's No. 2 School of Photography was established in August 1940 to meet the rapidly increasing need for more photographers and photographic technicians to aid with aerial reconnaissance during the Second World War. The School was based at the Blackpool Technical College and Palatine Secondary School in Blackpool. Training of women at the School began in 1941.
Each trainee was interviewed by the Commanding Officer upon arrival at the training school. Any previous photographic experience was noted, and trainees had the opportunity to ask any questions relating to the course. The trainee was then allocated a class for the training course. Following this, the Commanding Officer would address the whole course, to give an overview of what trainees should expect whilst at the School, and to give advice regarding welfare.
This photograph is one of a set taken by Barnet Saidman, an RAF officer on the staff at the No. 2 School, and other colleagues, which was compiled into an album and presented to Squadron Leader W H Dunton, officer in charge of the No. 2 School. The album documents the training programme for the WAAF's at the No. 2 School, and is accompanied by written captions. The original album is held by the Defence School of Photography. A second set of prints was collected and presented within the album compiled by Knicky Chapman, who was herself on the staff at the No. 2 School.
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Women's Auxiliary Air Force , WAAF Photography Training , Second World War Photographers , Aerial Reconnaissance Techniques , Blackpool Technical College History , Women In The Royal Air Force , Women In The War Effort UK
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