After failing to be persuaded to join the WAAF, Barbara O’Connell volunteered to join the FANY.

Barbara O'Connell

Barbara O' Connell worked at SOE's secret 'Massingham' base in Algeria. Getting there mean't she was at risk of U-boat attack.

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