All things RAFA Survey

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* 1. The Royal Air Forces Association's head quarters, Atlas House, is located on the site of which former RAF airfield?

RAF Leicester

RAF Desford

RAF Braunstone

RAF Kirby Muxloe

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* 2. The motto of the Association is "Non Nobis Sed Vobis", but what does this mean?

Not for ourselves but others

Not to us but to thy name give glory

But we are not for you

Not to us but to all

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* 3. At annual conference, a trophy is presented in honour of this former President of the Association, who features in the photo below. What was his name?’

Sir Douglas Bader

Sir Gus Walker

Sir Robert Saundby

Sir Andrew Humphrey

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* 4. Who was she?
Her portrait can be seen displayed in the National Portrait Gallery in London. She was a popular actress in Britain and voted the most popular star in 1949, renowned for her portrayals of British historical figures such as Nell Gwynn, Queen Victoria and Edith Cavell. Her RAF Wings ‘Sweetheart’ broach is displayed in the Volant Conference suite at Atlas House and a trophy is awarded in her name at conference.
Her photo is below.

Vivien Leigh

Dame Flora Robson

Gracie Fields

Dame Anna Neagle

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* 5. Who was he?
This former Chairman of the Association's Council served in the post of Deputy Air Officer Commanding in Chief Bomber Command under Air Marshal Sir Arthur ‘Bomber’ Harris during WW2. He is in the photo with his back to the Grandfather clock.

Air Vice-Marshal Don Bennett

Air Chief Marshal Sir Trafford Leigh-Malory

Air Marshal Sir Robert Saundby

Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Peirse

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* 6. Who was this?
This individual was one of the greatest fencers of his generation. He served in the RAF during WW2 and distinguished himself during combat. Post WW2 he contributed greatly to politics, security, and the building of post-war Europe, and in 1952 became the founder-chairman of the Association’s European Area Council.

Wally Marriot

Marquis of Amodio

Bill Bailey

Ken Jago

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* 7. Who is this?
Following the formation of the Women’s Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF) in June 1939, this lady was appointed as their first Director of WAAF on 1st July 1939. In her memory, a trophy is handed out at annual conference in her name.

Air Commandant Dame Felicity Hanbury

Air Chief Commandant Dame Jane Trefusis Forbes

Air Chief Commandant Dame Mary Welsh

Commandant Helen Gwynne Vaughan

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* 8. Who is this?
During WW1, this lady reluctantly served as Commandant of the recently formed Women’s Royal Air Force. At the annual conference, a trophy is presented in her name.

Air Chief Commandant Dame Jane Trefusis Forbes

Commandant Lady Gertrude Eleanor Crawford

Commandant Helen Gwynne Vaughan

Commandant Violet Douglas-Pennant

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* 9. Who is this?
The Air Vice-Marshal shown in the picture below was a Life Vice President of the Association. His second wife was Air Commandant Dame Jean Conan Doyle, the daughter of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Once again, a trophy is awarded at annual conference in his name.

Air Vice-Marshal Sir Geoffrey Bromet

Air Vice-Marshal James Edgar ‘Johnnie’ Johnson

Air Vice-Marshal Francis Frederick ‘Frank’ Inglis

Air Vice-Marshal Sir Douglas Bader

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* 10. Who is this?
This former Marshal of the Royal Air Force joined the RAF as a Flight Cadet in 1924 and after graduating from RAF College Cranwell was commissioned as a Pilot Officer in 1925. After retiring from the RAF in 1967, was President of the Association from 1969 to 1979.

Marshal of the RAF Lord Tedder

Marshal of the RAF Sir John Slessor

Marshal of the RAF Sir Thomas Pike

Marshal of the RAF Sir Andrew Humphrey

All things RAFA

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* 1. The Royal Air Forces Association's head quarters, Atlas House, is located on the site of which former RAF airfield?

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* 2. The motto of the Association is "Non Nobis Sed Vobis", but what does this mean?

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* 3. At annual conference, a trophy is presented in honour of this former President of the Association, who features in the photo below. What was his name?’

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* 5. Who was he?This former Chairman of the Association's Council served in the post of Deputy Air Officer Commanding in Chief Bomber Command under Air Marshal Sir Arthur ‘Bomber’ Harris during WW2. He is in the photo with his back to the Grandfather clock.

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* 7. Who is this?Following the formation of the Women’s Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF) in June 1939, this lady was appointed as their first Director of WAAF on 1st July 1939. In her memory, a trophy is handed out at annual conference in her name.

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* 8. Who is this?During WW1, this lady reluctantly served as Commandant of the recently formed Women’s Royal Air Force. At the annual conference, a trophy is presented in her name.

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* 9. Who is this?The Air Vice-Marshal shown in the picture below was a Life Vice President of the Association. His second wife was Air Commandant Dame Jean Conan Doyle, the daughter of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Once again, a trophy is awarded at annual conference in his name.

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* 10. Who is this?This former Marshal of the Royal Air Force joined the RAF as a Flight Cadet in 1924 and after graduating from RAF College Cranwell was commissioned as a Pilot Officer in 1925. After retiring from the RAF in 1967, was President of the Association from 1969 to 1979.

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* 5. Who was he?
This former Chairman of the Association's Council served in the post of Deputy Air Officer Commanding in Chief Bomber Command under Air Marshal Sir Arthur ‘Bomber’ Harris during WW2. He is in the photo with his back to the Grandfather clock.

* 7. Who is this?
Following the formation of the Women’s Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF) in June 1939, this lady was appointed as their first Director of WAAF on 1st July 1939. In her memory, a trophy is handed out at annual conference in her name.

* 8. Who is this?
During WW1, this lady reluctantly served as Commandant of the recently formed Women’s Royal Air Force. At the annual conference, a trophy is presented in her name.

* 9. Who is this?
The Air Vice-Marshal shown in the picture below was a Life Vice President of the Association. His second wife was Air Commandant Dame Jean Conan Doyle, the daughter of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Once again, a trophy is awarded at annual conference in his name.

* 10. Who is this?
This former Marshal of the Royal Air Force joined the RAF as a Flight Cadet in 1924 and after graduating from RAF College Cranwell was commissioned as a Pilot Officer in 1925. After retiring from the RAF in 1967, was President of the Association from 1969 to 1979.