7. Anti-Aircraft Gunner (Auxiliary Territorial Service)
During World War II, women in Britain’s Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS) operated anti-aircraft guns, targeting enemy bombers despite the constant risk of air raids or direct attack. The noise, danger, and technical demands made this exceptionally hazardous. Women’s capability in this combat-adjacent role shattered previous gender norms. More on their story can be found via army.mod.uk.
