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At the age of seventeen, Tessa Furnell is well on her way to achieving her ambition to he
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At the age of seventeen, Tessa Furnell is well on her way to achieving her ambition to he
At the age of seventeen, Tessa Furnell is well on her way to achieving her ambition to he Britains first woman aero-engine designer. Tessa, a policemans daugher, marched into the works at a Watford, Herts, aero-engine factory before she left school and told the startled managing director she wanted a job as an engineer. Already she has raced thrcash the greater part of the five-year training. She in the only girl amid 130 men workers at the factory. Tessa has put all thoughts of boy friends and marriage aside. She will be a career woman only for the next eight years at least. Tessa Furnell, whose work has astounded aero engineers in the Watford factory where she is training to be an engineer. July 1967 P007936
WATFORD
Mirrorpix
Media ID 21355513
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Engineer Factories Mechanic Worker
EDITORS COMMENTS
At the age of seventeen, Tessa Furnell is breaking barriers and paving her own path towards becoming Britain's first woman aero-engine designer. With determination in her eyes, Tessa boldly entered a Watford-based aero-engine factory before even completing school, surprising the managing director with her ambition to work as an engineer. Undeterred by being the only girl among 130 male workers at the factory, Tessa has already made remarkable progress in her five-year training program. Her dedication and skill have astounded seasoned aero engineers who recognize her immense talent. Tessa's journey towards achieving her dreams comes at a personal cost. She has willingly put aside thoughts of romance and marriage to focus solely on building her career for at least another eight years. This young policewoman's daughter is determined to become more than just another statistic; she aims to shatter stereotypes and inspire future generations of women in aviation. This print captures Tessa amidst the bustling atmosphere of an industry that was predominantly male-dominated during the 1960s. It serves as a powerful reminder that gender should never limit one's aspirations or potential within any field. As we reflect upon this moment frozen in time, let us celebrate Tessa Furnell’s unwavering spirit and commendable achievements as she paves the way for other women seeking careers in engineering and beyond.
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