Nell joined the WRAF in 1944. Unit name 240TU. "I was stationed at Honeybourne, near Evesham. My job was driving big transport carriers, transporting air crew to the airfield where they were ...

I volunteered for the WRAF at 17 and went to Wilmslow Cheshire for my training. I was then known as Leading Air Woman Critchley. I was then posted to Melcham Wiltshire. I was a cinema projectionist!

My sister Alice Healey AKA Irene drove an ambulance in the WRAF. When peace was declared Irene was thrilled to be chosen to take part in the Victory Parade. A full dress rehearsal was held at ...

So when I saw a glamorous advert for the WRAF in a teen magazine, with photos of pilots and aircraft and tropical palm trees, I thought I’d give it a go, and shortly after my 18th birthday in ...