WAAAF women at work repairing Kittyhawk and Spitfire planes for the RAAF, Australia 1943

The video tutorial covers the inspection and maintenance of aircraft, focusing on the Kitty Hawk. It highlights the integration of women into the Air Force, detailing their roles and responsibilities, which are on par with their male counterparts. The video also discusses team dynamics in workshops, where both men and women work together to perform complex tasks such as instrument repairs and major engine overhauls. Additionally, it showcases the lineup of aircraft like Spitfires awaiting inspection and the attention given to maintenance tasks such as greasing elevators.

What was the primary goal of integrating women into the Air Force?

• To create a separate division for women

• To reduce the workload of male pilots

• To limit women's roles to administrative tasks

• To ensure women could succeed in the same trade courses as men

How were the technical teams composed in terms of gender?

• Teams were composed of only women

• Only men were allowed in technical teams

• Teams were divided by gender for different tasks

• Teams could be a mix of men and women

What was considered a high point for the women working on the Kitty Hawk?

• Flying the aircraft

• Leading a team of technicians

• Designing new instruments

• Testing instruments in the cockpit

What additional responsibilities did women have during inspections?

• Checking the aircraft's paint job

• Training new recruits

• Inspecting hydraulics and landing gear

• Managing flight schedules

Where were major engine overhauls conducted?

• In the cockpit

• In the workshops

• On the runway

• At a separate facility