Raster Scanning Posted 13 September , 2022 Share Posted 13 September , 2022 (edited) I have a photo album that contains these images of women building aircraft at Hewlett & Blondeau's Omnia Works at Leagrave, near Luton. Managed my Mrs Hilda Hewlett a well know aviator of the time. She figures prominently in this selection. Hilda Hewlett on left I think this is an Avro 504 Edited 13 September , 2022 by Raster Scanning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raster Scanning Posted 13 September , 2022 Author Share Posted 13 September , 2022 Hilda Hewlett supervising wing construction Learning the art of cable manufacture in the on site school. Hilda Hewlett, 2nd left front row, poses with students and instructor in the "Erection School" Hilda Hewlett, 2nd left front row, poses with students and instructor in the "Erection School" Avro 504, F9772 served with 7 Squadron Australian Flying Corps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raster Scanning Posted 13 September , 2022 Author Share Posted 13 September , 2022 Armstrong Whitworth FK3. Another view of this aircraft from the front is shown in this collection. Of note are the belt wheels in the ceiling used to power the lathes and other machinery. Avro 504's Ladies working on the empennage of Avro 504K F9773. This aircraft served at The Central Flying School and was later converted to a 504N. The rudder of F9772 can be seen in the background of this picture. F9772 served with 7 Squadron Australian Flying Corps. the wing of F9767 is also visible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raster Scanning Posted 13 September , 2022 Author Share Posted 13 September , 2022 Armstrong Whitworth FK3 A selection of completed 504 fuselages Hewlett poses with ladies by an AW FK3 probably the same one shown elsewhere. Working on a 504 possibly F9772. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raster Scanning Posted 13 September , 2022 Author Share Posted 13 September , 2022 Fitting a Gnome rotary engine to an Avro 504 Instruction class in the school Instruction class in the school Instruction class in the school Student in the school, an enemy aircraft identification poster can be seen on the wall. The lady holds what appears to be a large tap and tap wrench for cutting threads in holes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raster Scanning Posted 13 September , 2022 Author Share Posted 13 September , 2022 Using dividers and scribers to mark out metal for cutting to shape. Their uniform coats and hats evident in background. Hilda Hewlett (L) and an unknown lady, maybe the owner of the album. Hilda Hewlett, middle back. A completed 504, F **35. The man at front may be Mr Hewlett, Hilda's husband. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raster Scanning Posted 13 September , 2022 Author Share Posted 13 September , 2022 Loose in the album Manufacturing Time card from the factory Rear of manufacturing Time Card, I suspect Miss Robinson was the owner of the album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Raster Scanning Posted 13 September , 2022 Author Share Posted 13 September , 2022 An original Avro nameplate attached to the cover of the album Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinbad Glen Posted 17 September , 2022 Share Posted 17 September , 2022 More:https://www.gracesguide.co.uk/Hewlett_and_Blondeau Note that Oak Road is the bottom end / Home end as was, of Luton Towns ground - the ground was established in 1905 but wasn't developed over much. They didn't get floodlights until the 50s Pic is 1905-1910 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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