Women's Auxiliary Air Force  (W.A.A.F.)             

The Women's Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF) was the female auxiliary branch of the British Royal Air Force (RAF), established on June 28, 1939, under the direction of Katherine Trefusis Forbes to support military operations during World War II.

In 1943, the W.A.A.F. peaked at 181,000 members and over 250,000 total service personnel by the end of the war. The roles and duties of the WAAF first included Clerks, Cooks, and Drivers.