W.A.A.F.

HC Deb 07 November 1945 vol 415 c1274

39. Mr. McKie

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Air the present strength of the W.A.A.F.; and how this compares with the figure of the month immediately preceding the termination of hostilities in Europe.

Mr. Strachey

The strength of the Women's Auxiliary Air Force on 31st October, 1945, was 112,650. Immediately before the end of hostilities in Europe, it was 157,280.

Mr. Thurtle

Is release in the W.A.A.F. proceeding in accordance with the publicly announced programme?

Mr. Strachey

Yes, Sir.