Discovering the WAAF: A Journey Through History

Located in Cambridge, New Zealand, Gladys Road (3322 Gladys Rd, Gladys VA) is a significant location that holds many stories of brave women who served in the Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force (WAAF). One of these women is Mrs. Janet Edith Cox, who enlisted as a WA1 on February 16th, 1943. However, there are several other WAAFs from Cambridge whose stories remain untold.

One of these enigmatic figures is Nina Christophers, whose nickname might be the same as W3596 Miss Gwenda Bews Christophers. She enlisted as a WA2 at Northern Group HQ on July 1st, 1942. Interestingly, she is mentioned several times in Papers Past as being from Rotorua and staying with an aunt, A.M. Christophers of Bowen Street, Cambridge during the years 1937-1939.

Another WAAF worth mentioning is Pearl Jones, who enlisted at Ohakea as a WA2 on December 1st, 1941. Susan Buckland Banks (later Susan Sherratt) also served in the WAAF, enlisting at Wigram as a WA1 on December 1st, 1942.

Unfortunately, there is very little known about these women's service numbers, ranks achieved, dates of enlistment and demobilization, places of birth, and other details. It would be wonderful to uncover more information about their lives and experiences during this significant period in history.

If you have any knowledge or insight into the stories of these courageous WAAFs from Cambridge, please share your findings with us. We are eager to learn more about these remarkable women who played a vital role in shaping our nation's history.

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