AIR FORCE EXHAUST

Arawa Guerilla, Issue 8, 1 November 1942, Page 6

AIR FORCE EXHAUST

WHO was the green orchid who rang Wellington twice th buy orchids for a female blue orchid, only to give them, impulsively, to the wrong blue orchid? The W.A.A.F.’s are very curious to know who has been discreetly oiling the skids, because the girls in blue now have 11 o’clock leave every week night. As yet, none of them believe it, and through force of habit, are climbing out windows and sneaking up back streets instead of boldly looking as if they have a right to be out. • A rather dense W.A.A.F. was typing “Radio Theory” and was jolted out of her Monday morning daze on reading in the technical and dull lecture the suggestive pfrirase: “The repulsion and attraction of charged bodies.”

The opening of the new W.A.A.F. Club was an outstanding success,* except that the Editor of “The Arawa Guerilla” was there, nose quivering in search of copy. Several couples, upon seeing him, ran away blushing. There were, however, no scandals (except one, which does not bear repeating) and the Editor, frustrated, contented himself with looking more predatory than usual.

Soldiers desirous .of obtaining a W.A.A.F. permanently had better hurry. In the last month three of this unit have married, and two of the very few eligible W.A.A.F.’s left have become engaged.

Onions have been planted outside a certain office in Headquarters. It is hoped that they will at some future date provide fillings for the sandwiches of unwelcome visitors for morning tea.

THE C.O. recently imagined that the W.A.A.F. teleplhone operator was talking to him, when in reality it was the town operator who thought she was talking to a W.A.A.F. Consequently, the C.O. was a bit “rocked” to hear: “I’m sorry, my honey plum, the

integral part of the Air Force machine, tihe girls in blue. A striking cover by that excellent artist, Conly, which depicts a typical W.A.A.F., sets the tone of the whole issue. The main feature is an article by 1.J.M., entitled “A Woman’s Place—You’re Telling Me,” which gives an admirable Idea of the manifold jobs being done by the Women’s Auxiliary Air Force and the staggering burden of responsibility being so efficiently shouldered by them. After reading these features, one begins to understand why the W.A.A.F. claims to “train girls in everything from cooking to the science of meteorology.” To complete the picture, there is a fine illustrated section showing every aspect, of the girls’ work. Additional features include another “Egbert the Erk” article,” more “Aviation Medicine,” a short story, “The Rain Stopped,” and, of • course, “Wendy the W.A.A.F.”

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LET’S GET TOGETHER The All Services Y.M. continues to supply its many services under the guidance of energetic Hugh Wilson and Co. The latest successful innovation is the “Get Together” evenings held each Wednesday in the Ritz Hall. One Wednesday is for W.A.A.F.’s and the Army, and the next for W.A.A.F.’s and the Air Force, and although they have been inaugurated only recently, these social evenings have proved extremely popular. There is certainly never any trouble in finding “volunteers” from the Army camp. And, though it does pain us to say it, tire Army lads seem to be the '“top” with the girls in blue. Perhaps the Air Force just lacks that extra something. ♦ Just a note to remind you that the All Services Y.M. IS, the ALL SERVICES Y.M. Every branch of the Services is very welcome always to use the many facilities available. Apparently some of the lads and lasses have the idea that it is primarily a service for the Air Force. This is' not so. Although the Air Force make use of the hall for its routine work, the Y.M. is there for the benefit of every member of the Armed Forces. Hugh Wilson would like to see more of the Army lads in the hall. Remember, when you are on leave, the. A.S. Y.M. has a canteen, recreation rooms, games, post office, and a homely atmosphere.