The role of the ATA in WW2

The Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA)

Synopsis

This lesson provides an engaging context for students to look at the role of women in the Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA) during the Second World War (1939-1945) and the impact their work had on the war effort. In order for students to make an informed judgement, they are encouraged to compare the role of the ATA with that of the RAF during the war. It is intended that this lesson is delivered following 'The role of Women in the Second World War' lesson and assumes that students have an appreciation of the other roles undertaken by women during the war.

MOD Topic

The Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA)

Curriculum Checklist

1.1a, c
1.3a
1.5a
2.1a
2.3a
3a, b, i, j
4a, e

Curriculum Links

• Citizenship

Prior Knowledge

Background knowledge of the Second World War (1939-45).
Knowledge of other work undertaken by women during the war effort - see links to other lessons.

Learning Outcomes

Lower ability students will:

• Have a basic understanding of the work carried out by the Air Transport Auxiliary.
• Have a basic understanding of how the Air Transport Auxiliary contributed to the war effort.
• Have a basic understanding of the dangerous and active military role women played in the Second World War (1939-45).
• Appreciate that women today play a full and active part in the work of all UK Armed Services.

Average ability students will:

• Have an understanding of the work carried out by the Air Transport Auxiliary.
• Understand how the Air Transport Auxiliary contributed to the war effort.
• Understand that women played a dangerous and active military role in the Second World War (1939-45).
• Appreciate that women today play a full and active part in the work of all UK Armed Services.

Higher ability students will:

• Fully understand the work carried out by the Air Transport Auxiliary.
• Have a complete understanding of how the Air Transport Auxiliary contributed to the war effort.
• Fully understand that women played a dangerous and active military role in the Second World War (1939-45).
• Appreciate that women today play a full and active part in the work of all UK Armed Services.

Lesson code

H6