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The Women of Medmenham: Ursula Powys-Lybbe

This women’s history month, read about Ursula Powys-Lybbe, who began her career as a society photographer, before joining the WAAF in 1941 and working as a Photographic Interpreter at RAF Medmenham and elsewhere, including on preparation for the invasion of Normandy.

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The Women of Medmenham: Lady Charlotte Bonham-Carter

Charlotte Bonham-Carter – pilot, arts patron and photographic interpreter – was a vibrant presence at RAF Medmenham during her time working on the material which is now in the care of the National Collection of Aerial Photography.

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A black and white historic photo of a woman smiling at the viewer over her left shoulder.

The Women of Medmenham: Ursula Powys-Lybbe

This women’s history month, read about Ursula Powys-Lybbe, who began her career as a society photographer, before joining the WAAF in 1941 and working as a Photographic Interpreter at RAF...

Read more
A black and white historic photo of a woman sitting at a desk. A filing cabinet and shelves are visible behind her, along with maps on the walls. To the right are a window and a lamp.

The Women of Medmenham: Lady Charlotte Bonham-Carter

Charlotte Bonham-Carter – pilot, arts patron and photographic interpreter – was a vibrant presence at RAF Medmenham during her time working on the material which is now in the care...

Read more
A sepia historic photo of a young woman in uniform, wearing a wide-brimmed black hat and looking at the viewer.

The Women of Medmenham: Dorothy Garrod

Dorothy Garrod (1892-1968) pursued a successful academic career at a time when the limitations placed on women often hindered and overshadowed their important work. As one of the many women...

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A black and white historic photo of 2 uniformed women sitting at a desk underneath a window. There are maps and aerial photos on the desk, and books on a bookshelf behind them.

Women's History Month: The Women of Medmenham

This Women’s History Month, the National Collection of Aerial Photography is privileged to introduce you to a small selection of some of the many women who contributed to the vital...

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