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Girl Aircraft Designers at Miles Aircraft Factory in Reading
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Girl Aircraft Designers at Miles Aircraft Factory in Reading
Girl Aircraft Designers at Miles Aircraft Factory in Reading, being taught how to get grace and beauty in the lines, and the aircraft they plan, by Polish dancer, Pole Nirenska, the aircraft is a Miles Martinet, target towing aircraft, October 1945.
Sunday Pictorial Published Picture 07/10/1945
Sunday Pictorial
Surrey Mirror
Mirrorpix
United Kingdom
Media ID 21899677
© Mirrorpix
1945 Aeroplane Dancer Dancers Plane Professional Royal Air Force Standing Wing
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This print takes us back to the Miles Aircraft Factory in Reading during October 1945. In this historic moment, a group of talented young women are seen immersed in their work as aircraft designers. However, what makes this image truly unique is that they are being taught by none other than Polish dancer Pole Nirenska. As the girls attentively listen to Nirenska's instructions, it becomes clear that she is not only teaching them technical skills but also emphasizing the importance of incorporating grace and beauty into their designs. The juxtaposition of these two worlds – dance and aviation – highlights the fusion of artistry and engineering required to create an exceptional aircraft. The specific model they are working on is a Miles Martinet, known for its role as a target towing aircraft. This detail reminds us of the crucial military context surrounding this period: World War II had just ended, and Britain was rebuilding its forces with determination. In this snapshot frozen in time, we witness how women played an essential role in shaping history during wartime. These dedicated professionals standing proudly beside their creation symbolize resilience, innovation, and progress. Thanks to Memory Lane Prints' preservation efforts, we can now appreciate this remarkable piece from Sunday Pictorial's archives. It serves as a testament to both the strength of women breaking barriers in male-dominated fields like aviation design and the power of collaboration between different disciplines such as dance and engineering.
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