What does the cryptic crossword clue "RAF woman overhauled old fighting vessel (3,2,3)" mean?

The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of RAF + WOMAN = MANOFWAR The answer is MANOFWAR.

RAF woman overhauled old fighting vessel (3,2,3)

Daily Mail Cryptic #16908 | 16 Down | 2022-08-23 flower