Joining The W.A.A.F. AKA W.A.A.F. Recruiting… 1943

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Full title reads: "JOINING THE W.A.A.F."

Middle East.

Various shots of the women recruits being signed on at Middle East camp of the W.A.A.F. (Women Auxiliary Air Force). Various shots of the girl recruits going to their quarters. The girls are seen unpacking, making their beds and...

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Cataloguer:
Sanja
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
38025
Sort Number:
43/054
Time in/Out:
01:31:17:00 / 01:32:32:00
Canister:
43/54
Film ID:
1087.12
Issue Date:
08/07/1943

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