Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force
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The Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force (WAAAF) was formed in March 1941 after considerable lobbying by women keen to serve, as well as by the Chief of the Air Staff, who wanted to release male personnel serving in Australia for service overseas. The WAAAF was the first and largest of the wartime Australian women's services. It was disbanded in December 1947.[1]
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Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force | |
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Active | 1941–47 |
Country | Australia |
Branch | Royal Australian Air Force |
Type | Women's service |
Engagements | World War II |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Mary Bell (1941) Clare Stevenson (1941–46) |
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