Primarily documents Sheila K. Rathbone Smith's service with the British Women's Royal Air Force (RAF) from 1942 to 1946 and her post-war modeling career in England. Smith discusses her service in the RAF with a detailed description of the living conditions; uniforms; and daily life of barrage balloon operators. Other significant topics include Smith's return to England from Germany when war was declared and a visit from American Red Cross "donut dollies." Smith also describes her transition to modeling after the war and her work with fashion designer Hardy Amies.