 After the real raid Peake went from door to door in the nearby village to find billets for the aircrew who were now homeless.She was credited with helping to retain the airfield's ability to operate and this contributed to her being appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire.In January 1941, Peake joined the Women's Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF) recruiting staff at the Air Ministry, later moving to public relations duties, where she was adept at persuading senior RAF officers of the importance of expanding the role of women with more opportunities and greater responsibilities.