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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
18x24 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our Media Storehouse Poster Print featuring Topsy Watts, the legendary radar tracker of London Airport. This captivating vintage image, taken on 2nd July 1949, shows Topsy intently focusing on her apparatus, which played a crucial role in guiding over a thousand airliners to a safe landing. Add this authentic piece of aviation history to your walls and relive the spirit of the past.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
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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