Wraf Collection

WRAF Recruitment poster
Poster for the Womens Royal Air Force, detailing the need for Clerks, Waitresses, Cooks, Experienced Motor Cyclists and in many other capacities 1914-1918

1918 Training Centre for RAF Transport Drivers
JUNE 01: Women's Royal Air Force recruits carry out a service on a Crossley lorry under supervision from an officer, during their training to become transport drivers during the Training Centre

1918 Armistice Day
NOVEMBER 11: Women's Royal Air Force drivers celebrate the signing of the Armistice during the Armistice Day on November 11, 1918. (Photo by LAT Images)

1918 Training Centre for RAF Transport Drivers
JUNE 01: Womens Royal Air Force recruits receive a lecture in front of a Ford lorry chassis during their training to become transport drivers during the Training Centre for RAF Transport Drivers

Female royal flying corps driver 1918
Female royal flying corps driver from a painting by Harrington Mann. Date: 1918

Peace Day Celebrations - Womens Royal Air Force WWI
Members of the Womens Royal Air Force, an organization that rendered invaluable service in WWI, founded in 1918. Photograph showing the Wrens taking part in the Peace March on 19th July 1919

WRAF on a motorcycle, having a tea break, WW1
WRAF on a motorcycle, having a tea break, First World War -- Strictly Rationed Cake. circa 1918

Pat Jacksons Ferry Pilot (1941)

Group photo of RFC / RAF personnel, WW1
Group photo of RFC/RAF personnel, both male and female, towards the end of the First World War. At the centre is 2nd Lieutenant Reginald Denny (Reginald Leigh Dugmore, 1891-1967), actor in theatre

Women drivers of the RAF, WW1
Drivers roll call at a south London garage of the Royal Air Force. The women are pictured lined up in khaki uniform. Date: 1918

WRAF Mess Hut at Cranwell, WW1
Scene inside the WRAF (Womens Royal Air Force) Mess Hut at Cranwell, probably during the First World War. The Royal Naval Air Service Central Training Establishment Cranwell was commissioned on 1

Miss Mairi Chisholm and Captain W. T. Hall
Mairi Lambert Gooden-Chisholm of Chisholm, better known as Mairi Chisholm (1895-1981), Scottish nurse and ambulance driver during World War I

A Facer by Wilmot Lunt
An ex-WRAF (Womens Royal Air Force) worker asks her pretty friend who is still in uniform and acting as a driver, I wonder why they demobbed me before you? Don t you, Maude. Date: 1919

Air Commandant Nancy M. Salmon
Air Commodore Dame Nancy Marie Salmon (1903-1999), sometimes known by her married name, Dame Nancy Snagge. She was a British womens royal air force leader during World War II

Womens Royal Air Force -- Now the day is over
Illustration, Eight Months with the Womens Royal Air Force. Showing women relaxing, waiting for transport home at the end of the day -- Now the Day is Over. Date: 1919-1920

Womens Royal Air Force -- Sailmakers
Illustration, Eight Months with the Womens Royal Air Force. Showing women at work making sails for the aeroplane wings. Date: 1919-1920

Womens Royal Air Force -- Dopers Tea
Illustration, Eight Months with the Womens Royal Air Force. Showing women painters and dopers having a tea break, while one toasts a slice of bread at the open door of a hot stove

Womens Royal Air Force -- The Dawn of Aviation
Illustration, Eight Months with the Womens Royal Air Force. Showing a woman looking up at three biplanes in the sky, with a sunrise behind -- The Dawn of Aviation -- with the motto below

Womens Royal Air Force -- Pay Parade
Illustration, Eight Months with the Womens Royal Air Force. Showing women queueing up to receive their pay from male officers. Date: 1919-1920

Womens Royal Air Force -- Class! SHUN
Illustration, Eight Months with the Womens Royal Air Force. Showing a male officer calling the women to attention. Class! SHUN!! Date: 1919-1920

Womens Royal Air Force -- Rest Room
Illustration, Eight Months with the Womens Royal Air Force. Showing women relaxing in the Rest Room -- two are dancing, another is playing the piano. Date: 1919-1920

Womens Royal Air Force -- Fortune Teller
Illustration, Eight Months with the Womens Royal Air Force. Showing four women consulting a Fortune Teller colleague, with cards laid out on the table. Date: 1919-1920

Womens Royal Air Force -- Running Repairs
Illustration, Eight Months with the Womens Royal Air Force. Showing three women fixing their makeup at a small mirror -- Running Repairs. Date: 1919-1920

Womens Royal Air Force -- Signwriting
Illustration, Eight Months with the Womens Royal Air Force. Showing a woman sitting in an aircraft hangar, Signwriting in the Flights on the fuselage of a biplane. Date: 1919-1920

Womens Royal Air Force -- Lunch Time
Illustration, Eight Months with the Womens Royal Air Force. Showing women during Lunch Time in the WRAF Hut. Date: 1919-1920

Womens Royal Air Force -- Painters Shop
Illustration, Eight Months with the Womens Royal Air Force. Showing women at work in the Painters Shop, painting RAF markings on aeroplane wings. Date: 1919-1920

Cover design, Womens Royal Air Force
Cover design, Eight Months with the Womens Royal Air Force, by Gertrude A George. With a circular vignette of a woman in uniform, saluting. Date: published 1920

Womens Royal Air Force -- The Orders for the Day
Illustration, Eight Months with the Womens Royal Air Force. Showing a group of women reading a notice on the wall to find out what are the Orders for the Day. Date: 1919-1920

Womens Royal Air Force -- Coal Fatigue
Illustration, Eight Months with the Womens Royal Air Force. Showing two women on Coal Fatigue, ie shovelling coal. Date: 1919-1920

Womens Royal Air Force -- Roll Call
Illustration, Eight Months with the Womens Royal Air Force. Showing a group of women during Roll Call. Date: 1919-1920

Womens Royal Air Force -- The Transport
Illustration, Eight Months with the Womens Royal Air Force. Showing a group of women standing in the back of an open lorry -- The Transport. Date: 1919-1920

Womens Royal Air Force -- Waiting for the Transport
Illustration, Eight Months with the Womens Royal Air Force. Showing a group of women in warm overcoats, waiting for the transport at 7.45 am. It cometh not, she said. Date: 1919-1920

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

Womens Royal Air Force -- Savoy Hotel
Illustration, Eight Months with the Womens Royal Air Force. Showing women at the Savoy Hotel on 7 April 1919, when Queen Mary presented prizes to the winners in the Womens War Service Competitions

Womens Royal Air Force -- Embarkation, Winter
Illustration, Eight Months with the Womens Royal Air Force. Showing women getting into the back of a lorry -- Embarkation, Winter. Date: 1919-1920

Eight Months with the Womens Royal Air Force (Immobile) -- possibly the title page. Date: published 1920

WRAF mechanic

Poster for Air Force recruitment of women (WRAF), from World War II
England, 20th century, Second World War - British Women! - the Royal Air Force needs your help. Poster for Air Force recruitment of women (WRAF)

The R. A. F Girl
Part of series of illustrations by Fred Taylor depicting the various roles of women during World War I. Here, an RAF or WRAF female motorcyclist chauffeurs an officer in her motorbike and sidecar

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"WRAF: Pioneering Women in the Skies of WWI" In this captivating WRAF recruitment poster, we witness the indomitable spirit of women during World War I. The image showcases a group of determined women meticulously painting the iconic RAF symbol onto a plane wing, signifying their integral role in aviation history. One remarkable photograph captures a female Royal Flying Corps driver from 1918, proudly defying gender norms and fearlessly navigating the treacherous roads. These brave women were instrumental in transporting personnel and supplies to support the war effort. During Peace Day Celebrations, members of the Women's Royal Air Force gather to commemorate their invaluable contributions to WWI. Their presence is a testament to their unwavering dedication and resilience amidst challenging times. Amidst wartime chaos, even moments of respite are cherished. A delightful snapshot reveals a WRAF member enjoying a tea break while perched on her motorcycle. This lighthearted scene offers glimpses into their camaraderie and determination to find joy amidst adversity. A poignant group photo immortalizes both RFC/RAF personnel who served alongside these pioneering women during WWI. Together they formed an unbreakable bond that transcended gender barriers and united them as one formidable force against all odds. The image showcasing women drivers of the RAF exemplifies how they shattered stereotypes by proving themselves capable behind the wheel. Their courage paved new paths for future generations, forever changing societal perceptions about what women could achieve. The WRAF Mess Hut at Cranwell stands as an enduring symbol of unity and solidarity among these trailblazing individuals. It served not only as a place for sustenance but also as a sanctuary where stories were shared, friendships forged, and dreams nurtured within its walls. Among those who left an indelible mark on history was Miss Mairi Chisholm alongside Captain W. T Hall - two extraordinary figures whose unwavering determination and bravery inspired countless others to follow in their footsteps.