During WW II the troops had to be fed and this is where the NAAFI came to the fore. They ran the canteens that fed the troops.
NAAFI stands for Navy, Army, Air Force Institute.
Like members of the armed forces the staff also wore a uniform. This is my mother around 1940/41.
She was employed by the NAAFI at their site in Heaton Park, Manchester.
Not only were there British troops here but also members of the Free French Army and a considerable number of Poles who trained for the Parachute Regiment at Ringway Airport, Manchester.
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9 comments:
very nice memories
What a nice picture! very vintage.
That's a wonderful shot of your mother and an interesting post.
She was very elegant, and beautiful, smiling and determinated.
B&W shots makes perfect portraits, and shows so much better one's personality.
Another slice of history. Fitting for the week.
How appropriate. Laughed at the cartoon!
I think back to my basic training days and the crew that ran the mess halls and I can't ever recall anyone smiling like this.
Can't recall anyone in any of the canteens or mess halls after basic that looked so welcoming either come to think of it. The British army's got the right idea... I might've stayed in if I'd had a smile like this one to greet me in the chow line!
How ice that you have such a lovely photo of your mom!
How wonderful!
:-Daryl
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