Photograph

Historical information

All photos of female British Army soldiers manning Air Defence Stations protecting Air Field from enemy attack using range finding equipment and predictors tracking incoming aircraft. Related to Beryl Scrimshaw (Morrel) of British Army. refer Cat No.304P & 315.

Physical description

All black and white photos of female British soldiers manning Air Defence Units.
1. Soldiers using prediction at night to track aircraft.
2. Soldiers in British Uniform at night using range finder to track aircraft.
3. Soldiers in British Uniform at night using range finder to track aircraft.

Inscriptions & markings

On back - stamp of "Manchester Guardian & Evening News" Photo 1 also has description "Predictor".
Photo 2 has description "Aircraft Spotter".

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