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Womens Royal Air Force -- The Dawn of Aviation
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Womens Royal Air Force -- The Dawn of Aviation
Illustration, Eight Months with the Womens Royal Air Force. Showing a woman looking up at three biplanes in the sky, with a sunrise behind -- The Dawn of Aviation -- with the motto below, Per Ardua Ad Astra. Date: 1919-1920
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© Mary Evans Picture Library / John Maclellan
Airforce Astra Beams Biplane Biplanes Dawn Latin Months Motto Rays Rising Sunbeams Sunrise Wraf 1919
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This evocative illustration captures the spirit of the Women's Royal Air Force (WRAF) during the Dawn of Aviation, a time of great innovation and progress in the early history of flight. The image showcases a determined woman gazing up at the sky, her eyes fixed on three biplanes soaring gracefully above. The sun is just beginning to rise, casting its warm, golden rays over the scene, symbolizing the promise of a new day and the potential for new heights to be reached. The motto Per Ardua Ad Astra, meaning "Through Adversity to the Stars," is inscribed below, encapsulating the resilience and ambition of the WRAF during this pivotal period. The First World War marked a significant turning point for women in aviation. With the demand for personnel in the air force increasing, women were recruited to serve in various roles, from clerical work to mechanical engineering and even flying. Between 1919 and 1920, thousands of women joined the WRAF, eager to contribute to the aviation industry and make their mark in history. This illustration serves as a poignant reminder of the courage and determination of the women who dared to defy convention and reach for the stars, even as they faced adversity. The sunbeams breaking through the dawn sky represent the hope and optimism of a new era in aviation, one in which women played an integral role. The Women's Royal Air Force paved the way for future generations of women in aviation, inspiring them to continue pushing boundaries and reaching for the stars.
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