Naafi Collection

WW2 - NaFI presents ENSA Production at Alexandria, Egypt
WW2 - A playbill for a production of The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde produced by N.A.A.F.I (Navy, Army and Air Force Institutes)

WW2 Poster -- ENSA Entertainments, Swing Vogue
Photolithograph poster inscribed NaFI presents ENSA Entertainments for HM Forces. Its modern, its new, its bright, its Swing Vogue

NaFI Alexander Club, Rome, Italy - The Gift Shop
Alexander Club in Rome - The NaFI (Navy, Army and Air Force Institute) had commandeered a department store about the size of Londons Selfridges

NaFI Alexander Club, Rome, Italy - Fountain Restaurant
Alexander Club in Rome - The NaFI (Navy, Army and Air Force Institute) had commandeered a department store about the size of Londons Selfridges

Coastel 2 ? RAF Stanley
The widely detested Coastel 2 near RAF Stanley, with the much more favourably looked on NaFI bar to the right.(At one stage)

NaFI Alexander Club, Rome, Italy - Education Section & Maps
Alexander Club in Rome - The NaFI (Navy, Army and Air Force Institute) had commandeered a department store about the size of Londons Selfridges

NaFI Alexander Club, Rome, Italy - WVS Information Bureau
Alexander Club in Rome - The NaFI (Navy, Army and Air Force Institute) had commandeered a department store about the size of Londons Selfridges

NaFI Alexander Club, Rome, Italy - Snack Floors
Alexander Club in Rome - The NaFI (Navy, Army and Air Force Institute) had commandeered a department store about the size of Londons Selfridges

NaFI Alexander Club, Rome, Italy - 2nd Floor Ice Bar
Alexander Club in Rome - The NaFI (Navy, Army and Air Force Institute) had commandeered a department store about the size of Londons Selfridges

NaFI Alexander Club, Rome, Italy - The Writing Rooms
Alexander Club in Rome - The NaFI (Navy, Army and Air Force Institute) had commandeered a department store about the size of Londons Selfridges

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Refresher Course
The Caption is Refresher Course They are sitting in a Forces Club. These were run by the NaFI and the WVS among others. Maybe the girl works there. A little dog is feeding at a bowl

British troops in Berlin are getting a little extra luxury this week. Although this little extra luxury is only a modest kipper, which arrived from Hull, England in large numbers

At the NAFFI (Navy, Army and Air Force Institutes) in Caen, France, Lieutenant colonel Steve Kanyo lends a hand with the washing up, with French girls who work now for NaFI

A lady member of The Navy, Army and Air Force Institutes (NaFI). She is not named. Picture taken 23rd November 1941

Train platform taking soldiers back to war and to the fronts, after their leave time has ended. Picture shows the train buffet car run by the NaFI (The Navy)

The Navy, Army and Air Force Institute (NaFI), 1937. Cigarette card from The Navy series, produced by Senior Service Cigarettes, 1937

WW2 - Post-war Germany - The NaFI Club in Hamburg
WW2 - Post-war Germany - The NaFI (Navy, Army and Air Force Institutes) Club ( Victory Club ) in Hamburg. Date: circa late 1940s

Weybourne Summer Camp, April 1954
One of nine photographs of the Weybourne Summer Camp, April 1954.Shows a canteen tent, playing darts and table tennis in the canteen tent

WW2 Christmas card, Good Cheer -- a sailor, an airman and a soldier queue up for a welcome cup of tea at the NaFI. Date: 1941

N. A. A. F. I. Club - Manchester
Views of the N.A.A.F.I. Club at Manchester, including inset views of the interior including the Reading Room, Quiet Room, Lounge, Ballroom and Cafeteria

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During World War II, the NaFI (Navy, Army and Air Force Institutes) played a crucial role in boosting morale among servicemen stationed across various locations. In Alexandria, Egypt, NaFI presented an ENSA production that transported soldiers to a world of entertainment and laughter amidst the chaos of war. The vibrant WW2 poster for ENSA Entertainments showcased Swing Vogue, capturing the spirit of the era. In Rome, Italy at the NaFI Alexander Club, soldiers found solace in its diverse offerings. The Gift Shop allowed them to purchase souvenirs and mementos as reminders of their time spent abroad. At the Fountain Restaurant within the club's premises, they indulged in delicious meals while forging friendships that would last a lifetime. Post-war Germany witnessed the establishment of the NaFI Club in Hamburg where soldiers could unwind after their duties were fulfilled. It became a hub for camaraderie and relaxation as they shared stories over drinks and enjoyed each other's company. At RAF Stanley on Coastal 2, even amidst remote locations like this one on Falkland Islands during peacetime operations or conflicts alike; NaFi continued to serve military personnel with dedication. Their presence provided comfort and familiarity amid unfamiliar surroundings. The NaFI Alexander Club in Rome catered not only to soldiers' recreational needs but also offered educational resources through its Education Section & Maps. Additionally, it housed a WVS Information Bureau which served as a valuable resource center for troops seeking guidance or assistance. For those looking for respite from intense heat or simply wanting to cool off with friends after duty hours at Rome's Alexander Club was blessed with an Ice Bar located on its second floor - providing refreshment both literally and figuratively. Within this haven away from home at Alexander Club in Rome were Writing Rooms where servicemen could pen letters filled with love and longing for their families back home—words that bridged distances separating loved ones during times of war.