The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Avalon, NSW. c. 1940. Huts surround the parade ground of the Sun Down RAAF Camp where the Women's Air Training Corps (WATC) undertook some of their training, including the first aid hut on the right. Note the flag pole on the right is flying the RAAF flag. The WATC was formed in January 1940, a civilian voluntary organisation. The women were trained in a variety of skills including aircraft engine maintenance, ambulance first aid, signalling, and driving cars and trucks. Many members of the WATC later joined the Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force WAAAF. (Donor M. King)
Avalon, NSW. c. 1940. Members of the Women's Air Training Corps (WATC) standing in front of the huts and the flag pole flying the RAAF flag, at the Sun Down RAAF Camp from left to right are: unknown;
Avalon, NSW. c. 1940. The lunch time meal is being served outdoors to members of the Women's Air Training Corps (WATC) at the Sun Down RAAF Camp where they undertook some of their training. The WATC w
Avalon, NSW. c. 1940. Driving a Ford tractor with a flat bed trailer is Miss P. Nock of the Women's Air Training Corps (WATC) at the Sun Down RAAF Camp where they undertook some of their training. On
NSW. c. 1940. Two members of the Photographic Squadron of the Women's Air Training Corps (WATC) relaxing on one of their training exercises. The WATC was formed in January 1940, a civilian voluntary o
Studio portrait of Miss D. Stebbing, a member of the Women's Air Training Corps (WATC). The WATC was formed in January 1940, a civilian voluntary organisation. The women were trained in a variety of s
Portrait of Miss Marie O'Neill, a member of the Women's Air Training Corps (WATC). Miss O'Neill was Squadron Leader of the Photographic Squadron. The WATC was formed in January 1940, a civilian volunt
