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Summary: The variety and responsibility of life in the WRAF.
Description: Airwomen of the WRAF are introduced at an Operation Flight Station and in other roles such as drivers, policewomen and clerks. Women fold parachutes, take part in jump from barrage balloon. Sport: yachting race ("team spirit" evoked). Living quarters, RAF club. WRAF members training for Princess Mary's RAF Nursing Service, which leads to state registration. Gibraltar - WRAF teleprinter officer, general clerk, air quartermaster (the latter engaged). "Marriage or promotion - it's all a matter of choice".
Production Details: Central Office of Information (Production sponsor)
World Wide Pictures (Production company)
Allen, James1924-01-03 (Production individual)
Parris, Clifford (Production individual)
Allen, James1924-01-03 (Production individual)
Jago, Jo (Production individual)
Stephens, Arthur (Production individual)
Gilpin, Peter (Production individual)
Allen, (John Keith) Patrick1927-03-172006-07-28 (Production cast)
Personalities, Units and Organisations: Royal Air Force, Women's Royal Air Force, (regiment/service)
Keywords: operations, British air - routine (object name)
propaganda, British - practical: recruitment, Women's Royal Air Force (object name)
recreation, British air - casual (object name)
GB, England (geography)
Gibraltar (geography)
Physical Characteristics: Colour format: Colour
Sound format: Sound
Soundtrack language: English
Title language: English
Subtitle language: None
Technical Details: Format: 35mm
Number of items/reels/tapes: 1
Footage: 1591 ft; Running time: 18 mins
