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It was a women-only branch until 1980, when men were also permitted to join. Until the Second World War it was only open to unmarried women or childless widows. There was also a Princess Mary's Royal Air Force Nursing Service Reserve to supplement the service in emergencies. RANKS The initial ranking system used by the PMRAFNS was as follows. From 1 June 1943 PMRAFNS personnel were granted emergency commissions and wore rank insignia corresponding to their equivalent RAF rank. On 1 February 1949 the women's forces were integrated into the armed forces and a new ranking system was introduced, although professional titles were still used on the wards. Other Ranks were introduced in 1956. They held standard RAF ranks. Officers used the separate ranking system until 1980, when they too adopted RAF ranks. LIST OF MATRONS-IN-CHIEF PMRAFNS
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