Joy Tamblin facts for kids

Pamela Joy Tamblin was an important officer in the Royal Air Force, often called the RAF. She was born on January 11, 1926, and passed away on March 8, 2015. She reached the rank of Air Commodore, which is a very senior position. From 1976 to 1980, she led the Women's Royal Air Force.

Military Career

During World War II, Pamela Tamblin served in the Auxiliary Territorial Service. This was a special group for women in the British Army. From 1943 to 1945, she worked at Bletchley Park. This was a secret place where codebreakers helped win the war.

After the war, she studied at Durham University. She earned a degree in Geography and Economics. In 1951, she joined the Women's Royal Air Force. She trained for 12 weeks to become an officer.

Pamela Tamblin first worked in the Education Branch from 1951 to 1955. She helped manage an education center. She then moved to the Administrative Branch in 1955. In this role, she handled personnel and general management. She learned many skills, like interviewing, public speaking, and managing accounts.

From 1971 to 1974, she was the station commander at RAF Spitalgate. This meant she was in charge of the entire air force base. Her most senior role was Director of the Women's Royal Air Force. She held this important position from 1976 to 1980.

Honours

In 1980, Pamela Tamblin received a special award from the Queen. She was appointed a Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB). This is a high honour given for great service to the country.

Death

Pamela Joy Tamblin passed away on March 8, 2015, in Cornwall. She was 89 years old. Her husband, Douglas, had passed away before her.