52K views · 220 reactions | #OTD 1917 The Women's Royal Naval Service (WRNS), was founded #WRNS100 | BBC Archive | Facebook

In May 1944, Pam Warner joined the Wrens, determined to do her part for Britain’s war effort. What followed were days of duty and nights of dread, as doodlebugs, Germany’s terrifying flying bombs, rained down. 🕊️ Watch. Reflect. Remember. 👉 Click here to hear Pam’s story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TU_xh_3uy7Y #WW2 #VeteranVoices #Remembrance #HistoryMatters #LestWeForget @royalbritishlegion @poppycabs @rnrmcharity BBC Dorset @bbcdorset Dorset Echo Bournemouth Daily Echo | Royal Naval Ass

During WW2, Betty Withers joined the Wrens and served as a cook. On the eve of the D-Day landings, she prepared meals for young soldiers, many of whom would never return. She didn’t carry a weapon, but her hands fed courage and her kitchen became a quiet place of comfort before history changed forever. Betty will be joining us at the Cenotaph today with thanks to @rnrmcharity and @poppycabs 🕊️ Watch. Reflect. Remember. 👉 Click here to hear Bettys full story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAN

6.1K views · 207 reactions | Women of the Women's Royal Naval Service (WRNS) filmed at work for a 1940 film sponsored by the Ministry of Information. You can watch the full film, 'Women in the Forces', on our website: https://bit.ly/3R2TwRn © IWM (COI 835) | Imperial War Museum London | Facebook

24K views · 292 reactions | WWII codebreaker Pat Owtram, who joined the Women’s Royal Naval Service at 18, recalls a surprise encounter with Winston Churchill during the war. Sky’s Sarah-Jane Mee sat down with her to hear the remarkable story. #skynews #VEDay | Sky News | Facebook

Men and women from across the Naval service will be on duty around the globe this Christmas. This video, with an affectionate nod to a certain department store, is part of the Royal Navy's Yule the Waves campaign to recognise the families who support all our sailors, marines, airmen and mariners. If you want to share your messages for the sailors, airmen, submariners and marines of the Royal Navy, Royal Marines and Royal Fleet Auxiliary, you can post to http://yulethewaves.tumblr.com/ Christmas