2 mystery WW2 New Zealand WAAF ladies

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Last week I purchased on trademe from a second hand goods store in Geraldine, 2 framed portraits of women who were serving in the Airforce in WW2. The hat insignia looks that of the New Zealand WAAF's [Woman's Auxiliary Air Force] and the arm flying badges confirm they were in the airforce.

There appears to be no identifying information on the photos except for the second photo - however this is sparse and photo looks to be to Jack from Marge.





"To Jack with best w... from Marge[?]"



Do you recognise these women? I'd love to be able to give them back to their families.





















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  1. Unknown21 February 2010 at 02:29

    Hi Sandy,
    Thank you for your post on our website.
    Below is a link to a Pdf file with information on contacting & researching Air Force personel.
    I'm not sure if it will be of any help to you, but, given the little you have to go on, anything is a possibility...

    http://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/research/documents/e-Info%20Sheet%202%20RAF%20personnel.pdf

    Regards
    William G Joyce
    Group CO
    Airborne Eagles LHG
    www.airborne-eagles.com

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    1. Anonymous5 July 2012 at 04:26

      http://muse.aucklandmuseum.com/databases/Cenotaph/122044.detail?Ordinal=24&c_firstname_search=margaret&c_warconflict_search=%22world+war+ii,+1939-1945%22

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    2. Sandy5 July 2012 at 18:12

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    3. Sandy5 July 2012 at 18:14

      [previous comment deleted due to name error]
      Thanks very much... i presume you're indicating this is Marge. I shall do some follow up work :)

      Cheers! [feel free to email me with any more information if you feel comfortable!]

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