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Womens Royal Air Force -- Pay Parade
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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
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Airforce Finance Money Months Parade Payment Queue Queueing Receive Receiving Salary Wages Wraf 1919 Officers
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This evocative illustration captures a significant moment in the history of the Women's Royal Air Force (WRAF) during the aftermath of the First World War. The image, titled 'Eight Months with the WRAF,' depicts a line of determined women, dressed in their uniforms, patiently queuing up to receive their wages from male officers. The scene takes place at a pay parade, a regular event where WRAF personnel were paid their salaries. The First World War marked a turning point for women's roles in the military, as they were called upon to serve in various capacities to support the war effort. The WRAF was established in March 1918, and by the end of the war, over 15,000 women had served in the organization. Their roles ranged from clerical work and cooks to drivers, mechanics, and even air traffic controllers. The pay parade depicted in this illustration underscores the importance of financial independence for these women. By queuing up to receive their wages, they were asserting their newfound financial autonomy and demonstrating their commitment to their service. The male officers, seated at a table with ledgers and money, symbolize the financial authority and responsibility that came with managing the WRAF's payroll. This illustration is a poignant reminder of the significant contributions made by women in the military during the First World War and the impact it had on their roles and rights in society. The Women's Royal Air Force continued to serve in various capacities in the military after the war, paving the way for women's increased involvement in the armed forces.
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