[1] Her father, Dr. J. Edgar Davey, the medical officer of Hamilton and a military doctor who served as a Lieutenant-colonel during World War I in a hospital in France, inspired her to follow in his footsteps and pursue medicine.

[1] While at Women's College Hospital, Davey was approached by military officials to assist with the war effort in the medical branch of the Royal Canadian Air Force.

[1] Within a short period of time, she was promoted to Squadron Officer and was in complete charge of the health of the Royal Canadian Air Force Women's Division.

[1] In her role as Squadron Officer, she was responsible for the efficient organization of the medical care of the airwomen of the RCAF Women's Division.

[1] The Women's Division in 1944 consisted of approximately 17,000 airwomen serving in Canada, the United States, Newfoundland, Great Britain and the West Indies.

[1] As Squadron Officer, she would travel throughout Canada inspecting and reviewing RCAF bases and recruiting stations to ensure that each location met the appropriate medical standards for airwomen.