Waac Collection

Recruitment poster for the WaC and WRNS
First World War recruitment poster for the WaC (Womens Army Auxiliary Corps) and WRNS (Womens Royal Naval Service). circa 1917

Poster advertising West African Airways
Poster advertising the West African Airways Corporation (WaC), showing native people looking up at an aeroplane. 20th century

This Is My War Too! : American World War II recruiting poster, c1942, for the U. S
WWII: WaC POSTER, 1942. " This Is My War Too!" : American World War II recruiting poster, c1942, for the U.S. Armys Womens Army Auxilliary Corps (WaC)

Waac Poster / Wwi
Recruitment poster for the Womens Army Auxiliary Corps during the First World War, stating that " every fit woman can release a fit man" for service

Women working during the First World War. Above: in a weapons factory, filling shells with explosives. Below: an outdoor scene with a woman bus conductor

Silence Means Security. American World War II poster featuring a WaC (member of the Womens Auxiliary Army Corps)
WWII: CARELESS TALK POSTER. Silence Means Security. American World War II poster featuring a WaC (member of the Womens Auxiliary Army Corps) warning of the danger of careless talk

Dame Florence Simpson
Dame Florence Edith Victoria Simpson, nee Way, other married name Burleigh Leach, controller of Queen Marys Womens Army Auxiliary Corps during World War One & beyond

WW1 - Women of the Womens Army Auxiliary Corps (WaC) - founded in 1917 - re-formed as the Queen Mary Army Auxiliary Corps (QMaC) (see armband of woman front right) in April 1918

RFC Woman Dispatch Rider, by W H Margetson, WW1
Royal Flying Corps Woman Dispatch Rider, by William Henry Margetson, First World War. circa 1917

Women gardeners tending soldiers graves, World War One
Some corner of a foreign field that is for ever England. Graves of British soldiers in France tended by members of the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC) who had been trained at Kew Gardens

Fulton fish market hooker, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
New York, New York. Fulton fish market hooker. [Poster: 170 and one WaC (Womens Army Auxiliary Corps) Fulton Markets Men Serving Our Country ]

Peace Day Celebrations - Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps Peace Day Celebrations
Members of Queen Marys Army Auxiliary Corps on parade. The force were called into existence to act as substitute for the soldiers who were fighting at the front. Date: 19th July 1919

Womens Auxiliary Army Corps, WW1
Members of the Womens Auxiliary Army Corps in a clothing store, packing uniforms into bales for recruits, First World War. 1914-1918

Bronze statuette of a WaC mechanic, WW1
Bronze statuette of a WaC mechanic, by Margaret Wrightson, First World War. 1917

Female WaC RAF motor-cyclist at work 1918
Female WaC RAF motor-cyclist driving a staff officer through the Strand, London, with the famous Russian restaurant, Romanos, in the background

Women working in the Royal Army Clothing Factory, First World War, 1914-1918, (1933). Uniforms were sent to the WaC [Womens Army Auxiliary Corps] clothing stores where they were unpacked, measured

Sorting uniforms at the WaC clothing store, First World War, 1914-1918, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Sorting uniforms at the Womens Army Auxiliary Corps clothing store, First World War, 1914-1918, (1933). Uniforms were sent to the WaC clothing stores where they were unpacked, measured, tested

WW1 - WaCS (Air Force Auxiliaries) - No. 2 RFC Cadet Wing
WW1 - A slightly patronisingly-captioned set of images of WaCS (Air Force Auxiliaries) of No.2 Royal Flying Corp (RFC) Cadet Wing. Date: 1917

Women WW1 W. A. A. C
Front cover of A Transport Girl in France. A Story of the Adventures of a W.A.A.C by Bessie Marchant. Date: circa 1920

Women WW1 WaC Christmas Card
A WW1 Christmas card sent by a cheerful W.A.A.C calling Cheerio, Alls Well, France 1918. Picture of her camp behind. Date on reverse, December 1918. Date: 1918

WW2 Christmas card, wartime woman
WW2 Christmas card, a wartime woman considering her work options. Date: circa 1942

Women WW1 WaC. A pair of ducklings wearing Khaki hats of the Womens Auxiliary Army Corps, cry W.A.A.C, W.A.A.C, A Happy Easter to you. Date: circa 1916

Women, WW1 W. A. A. C Christmas Card
Women, WW1 W.A.A.C Christmas Card. A Christmas Greeting 1917 card with a picture of a member of the Womens Auxiliary Army Corps (W.A.A.C) with crest. Date: 1917

Dri-ped advertisement with WaC women, WW1
Advertisement for Dri-Ped waterproof leather footwear with an illustration depicting a group of women of the Womens Army Auxiliary Corps loading a cargo of Dri-Ped boxes at the docks. Date: 1918

Women in uniform, WW1 by Annie Fish
Illustration by Annie Fish in The Tatlers Letters of Eve column, demonstrating the kinds of uniform worn by working women during the First World War

A Woman At War - WWI
A Woman At War - Being experiences of an Army Signaller in France in 1917-1919 - 807, Unit 3, W.A.A.C. L Signals, A.P.O. 3, France. Published in Liverpool by Daily Post Printers, Wood Street. Book

Swan Fountpen advert featuring WaC girl, WW1
Advertisement for Swan fountpens featuring a member of the Womens Army Auxiliary Corps writing a letter. Date: 1918

Eve as a W. A. A. C, WW1
Eve, The Tatler magazines gossip columnist (and author of Letters of Eve ) muses on the charm of a W.A.A.C (Womens Army Auxiliary Corps)

Tatler cover - Mrs Burleigh Leach
Front cover of The Tatler magazine featuring a portrait of Mrs Burleigh Leach, wife of Brigadier-General Burleigh Leach and Controller of Inspection

Carrying On - The W. A. A. C. Girl WWI womens roles
A girl in the Womens Army Auxiliary Corps during World War One. Date: 1918

Nine wartime silhouettes. From the top left: unidentified man, Royal Navy surgeon, two American nurses. From the bottom left: unidentified woman, 8th American Air Force, Cook Wren, American WaC

Convalescing soldiers and WaCs, Western Front, WW1
Convalescing soldiers and WaCs playing basketball near the Western Front in France during World War One. Date: circa 1916

Army WaC Boarding Bus, Fort Sheridan

General Dwight D. Eisenhower reviewing members of the Womens Army Auxilliary Corps in North Africa, 1943
WWII: WOMENs ARMY CORPS. General Dwight D. Eisenhower reviewing members of the Womens Army Auxilliary Corps in North Africa, 1943

Silhouette of American WaC
Silhouette of an American WaC (Womens Auxiliary Army Corps) member

Silhouette of a woman in uniform
Full-length silhouette of a woman in uniform, possibly an American WaC (Womens Auxiliary Army Corps)

American soldiers relaxing with WaCs, WW1
American soldiers relaxing with members of the Womens Army Auxiliary Corps (WaC) during the First World War. Date: June 1918

WaCs
Womenss Army Auxiliary Corps cooking at a field-kitchen, 1933. Date: 1933

First Aid
WaC driver more preoccupied with checking her hair after crashing the car she is driving than on checking the officer who is looking rather dishevelled himself in the back seat

Gardener and Baker of the Womens Auxilary Army Corp
Doing Their Bit. Gardener and Baker of the Womens Auxilary Army Corp during the First World War

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"Breaking Barriers: Women's Contributions in Times of War" From the early days of World War I to the tumultuous years of World War II, women have played a crucial role in shaping history. Recruitment posters for organizations like the WaC and WRNS showcased their determination and resilience. These powerful images depicted women holding up not just symbols of strength like the R101 airship but also their unwavering spirit. During World War II, American women were called upon to join the U. S. Army's Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (WaC). The iconic poster "This Is My War Too. " exemplified their patriotism and willingness to serve alongside men on the front lines. Meanwhile, across continents, West African Airways sought to empower women through an advertisement that encouraged them to take flight both literally and metaphorically. This campaign challenged societal norms by promoting female independence and adventure. Looking back at history, we find another recruitment poster from WWI showcasing the bravery of women during times of conflict. The Waac Poster/Wwi captured their dedication as they worked tirelessly behind-the-scenes supporting troops on all fronts. Silence meant security during WWII, as emphasized by an American propaganda poster featuring a vigilant WaC member warning against careless talk. Their vigilance was vital in protecting military secrets from falling into enemy hands. One remarkable woman who stood out amidst this era was Dame Florence Simpson - her contributions were immeasurable as she led efforts in mobilizing British forces during WWI. Her leadership inspired countless others to follow suit. Even before these global conflicts erupted, women made significant strides towards equality. A British Military Recruitment Poster from WWI highlighted their pivotal role in various sectors such as nursing or transportation - proving that they were indispensable assets on every battlefield. Beyond wartime efforts, advertisements like Willys Overland car advertisement from 1917 showcased how even industries recognized and embraced female empowerment - encouraging them to break free from traditional roles with newfound mobility.