THESE girls became the first to break into the ranks of the Air Training Corps in Oxfordshire.

The girls were enrolled as members of the 2210 (Cowley) Squadron by Flight Lieutenant Angela Hallam in 1986.

The ceremony took place at the squadron’s headquarters in Sandy Lane, Cowley.

Only boys had been allowed to join the ATC until permission to admit girls was given by Thames Valley HQ.

Further ceremonies to admit another eight girls into the same squadron were planned.

Any girls joining the movement followed the same training as the boys.