Flying Officer EJ Kain standing in the cockpit of his Hurricane, unknown location.

Portrait of Wing Officer Frances I Kain OBE. First commandant of the WAAF.

"Looking a little sobered after viewing my first victim, DO 17, which is scattered about me with the starboard motor burning in the trench is has dug." Lubbe, France. Flying Officer EJ 'Cobber' Kain's own caption handwritten on the reverse of the original print.

Flying Officer EJ 'Cobber' Kain DFC (left) and Sergeant Donald Sewell (right), both of No. 73 Squadron, carrying flying gear. Sometime during the Battle of France.

Portrait of Flying Officer Edgar James 'Cobber' Kain wearing a flying jacket. Unknown location.

The first overseas members of the WAAF receive last instructions from Wing Officer Kain (left). Unknown location.

Portrait of Flying Officer EJ 'Cobber' Kain DFC.

Reviewing officers during a Womens Auxiliary Air Force passing out parade at RNZAF Station Levin. Wing Officer Kain (?) (second from left)

Portrait of Flying Officer Edgar James 'Cobber' Kain DFC, pilot with No. 73 Squadron Royal Air Force. First allied air ace of World War Two, with 17 victories.

A member of the Women's Auxiliary Air Force receiving her embarkation instructions from Wing Officer Kain (left), before heading overseas to Fiji.

Image from the Adamson personal album collection. "Wing Officer Kain Taking the salute Presentation of Sparks Wigram 1943." "The first time in the history of the RNZAF that a WAAF Officer has taken the salute. Harewood WAAFs receiving their 'Sparks', [the qualification badge for the ground Wireless Operator trade]. WAL Hight, WAL O'Neill, WAL Reay."