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Topsy Watts, radar tracker at London Airport sits before apparatus with which she has
Topsy Watts, radar tracker at London Airport sits before apparatus with which she has brought a thousand airliners to a safe landing.
2nd July 1949
Staff
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
London
Greater London
England
019021-2
Media ID 21653735
© Mirrorpix
1949 Controls Flight Safety Apparatus Switchboard Operator
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring Topsy Watts, the legendary radar tracker of London Airport. In this captivating image, Topsy is intently focused on her apparatus, having safely guided over a thousand airliners to a successful landing on the 2nd of July, 1949. This stunning print, brought to you by Memory Lane Prints, is a testament to the courage and skill of the unsung heroes of aviation history. Add this timeless piece to your collection and let the story of Topsy Watts inspire you every day.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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In this print from Memory Lane Prints, we are transported back to the 1940s at London Airport. The image showcases a remarkable woman named Topsy Watts, who was a radar tracker at the airport during that time. Sitting before an impressive apparatus, Topsy is depicted as the epitome of dedication and expertise. With her skilled hands resting on the controls, it becomes evident that Topsy has played a crucial role in ensuring the safe landing of countless airliners. Her unwavering focus and precision have guided these massive aircraft through their journeys with utmost safety. As we delve into this historic moment frozen in time, we can't help but admire Topsy's pioneering spirit as one of very few women working in such a male-dominated field. Her presence challenges societal norms and inspires future generations to break barriers fearlessly. The switchboard operator behind her signifies the interconnectedness between various departments involved in aviation safety during that era. This photograph serves as a testament to teamwork and collaboration required for successful flight operations. Memory Lane Prints beautifully captures not just an individual or an apparatus but also pays homage to all those unsung heroes who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure our skies remained secure.
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