A true account of the experiences of a serving WAAF during World War II in 1944.

 

Adapted from the diaries and notes of Daphne (Daff) Dangerfield, found tucked away in a drawer, when they moved house in 2008.

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Such diaries are rare – written in secret, as it was forbidden to keep any record of activity in the forces. They lay forgotten for many years.

 

Now, 65 years on, they relive the period from September 1942 when Daff joined up as an 18-year-old, and follow her initial training at Gloucester and Cranwell, to her first year as a Radio Telephone Operator at Bradwell Bay on the Essex coast. She also talks about her regular visits back home, which were allowed with special permission, due to demanding, regular shiftwork that was part of her responsible job. 

 

She recounts the good times at dances, trips to the Green Man and The Cricketers, attracting many boyfriends amongst the regular arrivals of new squadrons. She also talks of the sad occasions when friends or comrades were killed in action.

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Born and initially brought up in Ontario, Canada, she retained much of her Canadian slang, together with the ‘forces’ words and expressions, which you can ‘hear’ amongst her often funny remarks.

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The diaries, together with other facts and information of that time, have now been published by her daughter, Sue Edwards.

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The book can be purchased on Kindle or paperback via the 'buy' link below.

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Alternatively you can contact Sue direct.