Exploring the Women's Royal Army Corps collection

Dr Alastair Massie shares fascinating stories from the Women’s Royal Army Corps collection.
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Drawing of Private Curley of the Women's Royal Army Corps with two officers of the Royal Horse Artillery, 1974

Dr Alastair Massie shares fascinating stories from the Women’s Royal Army Corps collection.

On 1 February 1949 the Women's Royal Army Corps (WRAC) was founded, allowing women to serve in a wide range of army roles. After the WRAC disbanded in 1992, the National Army Museum took over its collection.

Join Alastair as he draws on official documentation, photographs and other personal items to share fascinating stories from the archive.

Dr Alastair Massie is the Head of Academic Access at the National Army Museum.

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Women’s Royal Army Corps

Formed in 1949, this corps was the women’s branch of the British Army. Its members undertook a variety of important roles until 1992, when its remaining personnel were integrated into the Adjutant General's Corps.