What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: To commemorate the Aycliffe Angels and their contribution to the Second World War, manufacturing munitions here at the Royal Ordnance Factory. Recorded plaque organisation: Durham County Council.
The Aycliffe Angels were women who worked at the Royal Ordnance Factory in Aycliffe during World War II, significantly contributing to the war effort by manufacturing munitions. Their work exemplifies the crucial role of female labor in supporting military operations and industrial production during wartime.
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