Bletchley Park

[JanRachIan]

My mum was in WAAF in WW2. She trained as a wireless operator at Bletchley Park and was later transferred to work under Whitehall in London. Her best friend Lilian Allen appears on the Bletchley Park record my mum Olive Alsop does not despite having photos showing them together. I cannot find any record of her  id number, doesn't seem to be one on any of her photos. Feel a bit stuck as to what to do next so any help greatly appreciated thanks

[Gwendoline Francis]

That is a mystery Jan, I hope you get it sorted.

I have been watching the BBC production of those Bletchley girls, I have great admiration for all of them, the series, in my opinion, does not do them justice. Perhaps you have seen it.

[Drew5233]

Apply for a copy of her service records from the MoD

[nanny jan]

Advice from millymcb on how to obtain a copy of service records:

http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=651361.0


Nanny Jan

[Certacito]

I may be totally wrong here but I was always under the impression that the radio intercepts were carried out in various places and then sent by teleprinter to Bletchley for possible deciphering? Did they have wireless operators at Bletchley itself?  Lots of aerials needed which might have alerted the Germans that something was going on there?

[Treetotal]

You should read this...I did and found it fascinating:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Secret-Life-Bletchley-Park/dp/1845136330

Carol

[Gwendoline Francis]

I would love to read that book, I wonder if available in the US?

I just recently watched a documentary about Alan Turning, I hope I got that name right. A genius who was involved with Enigma.

[Treetotal]

Here you go...enjoy;

http://www.amazon.com/The-Secret-Life-Bletchley-Park/dp/1845136330

Carol

[Treetotal]

Don't forget to put it on your Christmas list
Carol