They undertook the interpretation of aerial photographs and provided weather reports. Many members of the WAAF worked in the radar control system as reporters and plotters. Their work was vital during the Battle of Britain and later in guiding night-fighter aeroplanes against German bombers.
When was the WAAF disbanded?
The Women's Royal Air Force was disbanded in 1920 and then reformed in 1939 as the Women's Auxiliary Air Force.
What does WAF stand for ww2?
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What did RAF pilots do in ww2?
The aircrews of RAF Bomber Command during World War II operated a fleet of bomber aircraft carried strategic bombing operations from September 1939 to May 1945, on behalf of the Allied powers.
What was WAAF in ww2?
On 28 June 1939 King George VI established the Women's Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF) for duty with the Royal Air Force (RAF) in time of war. It was mobilised on 28 August 1939 and within the year tens of thousands of women had volunteered to serve.
When did WAAF end?
A Women's Royal Air Force had existed from 1918 to 1920. The WAAF was created on 28 June 1939, absorbing the forty-eight RAF companies of the Auxiliary Territorial Service which had existed since 1938.
When did WAAF change?
Mark told us straight up what happened. On , Entercom announced that WAAF would be sold to the Educational Media Foundation for $10.75 million. Under a network affiliation agreement signed on February 14, the station would join EMF's K-Love network on February 22.
Can you still listen to WAAF?
According to a statement, the WAAF rock music format will continue to be available over alternative frequencies 104.1 HD-2 and 93.7 HD-2. Listeners will also be able to find the music through an app, website or smart speakers.21 Feb 2020
Why did WAAF go off the air?
WAAF will stop broadcasting at 107.3 Friday Entercom Communications said Tuesday that WAAF 107.3 FM had been sold to Educational Media Foundation for $10.75 million in cash. EMF will replace the radio station's rock format with “contemporary Christian” programming, the Boston Herald reported.19 Feb 2020
What is happening to WAAF?
BOSTON (WHDH) - WAAF has been sold and will soon air contemporary Christian music, Entercom Communications Corp. announced Tuesday. Entercom — one of the two largest radio broadcasters in the United States — sold 107.3 FM to Educational Media Foundation for $10.75 million, a company spokesperson said in a statement.19 Feb 2020
Did lb quit WAAF?
Lyndon "LB" Byers is a former NHL "Goon" who played for the Boston Bruins. He's also one of the former co-hosts of The Hill-Man Morning Show at WAAF. After quitting live on the air last September after nearly 23 years, LB fell off the map.1 Dec 2020