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| Lucy Nemics whilst studying ideas! Photo by Nigel A JAMES |
Lucy Nemics
A
Propeller Powered Dream!
When
Lucy Nemics was young she was young, and, in 1937 whilst at primary
school in Vienna she went on a school-trip with a difference. It was
exciting, unique, a little bit scary, and an experience that has
always stayed with her. It was up in the air, it was fun, and all
part of the system.
Air
travel was young in those days, and the Viennese city council in
their wisdom had decided that these super new silver machines of the
sky could be usefully used for more than just getting around in the
sky, and, so it was agreed that air-travel should be air-education as
well. And that's why, one day in July, Lucy found herself on the
way to the airfield!
And
she remembers it well. The sky was blue, it was hot and just right
for flying. There was a chorus of unstoppable childish excitement
on the Post bus that had been hired to take the children out to to
Aspern where the airfield was, and the children were dressed in their
very best Sunday best for this very special occasion.
And
there was the plane. It was a Junkers. It was big, powerful,
impressive, solid and, not only waiting to fly, but waiting for the
children as well! And then, on board came the taste and feel of
the best and most luxurious way to travel. This was the future and
every child's dream, and for Lucy and her class it had come true!
And
the dream, at first slowly and then after gathering speed took off.
The children were thrilled and enjoyed a splendid summer view of
Vienna. And, in the half an hour or so that they were up in the air
they learned much about their capital city. The city council had
been right, a bird's eye view is a great way to learn and lots of
fun, too!
But,
Lucy remembers the brown paper bag! Before boarding, every child was
given one. And it wasn't full of sandwiches – it was empty! It
was for emergencies, it was the so-called “just-in-case bag”,
and, thankfully nobody needed to use theirs. And Lucy also looks
back upon the seats. It wasn't so much because of their size and
comfort, but more, because they had no seat belts at-all! In those
days they were not even thought about! That was in 1937, the year
that Lucy went up in a plane with her class! A ride and a time she
will never forget!
Picture
Post
This is where hundreds of people used to earn thier
living - Vienna - January 2014
This market still has one more hour before opening!
Vienna - 2014
Vienna - 2014
On the way to school! A father helping his daughter with
her homework. She had forgotten to do it the night before!
He was "not ammused". Vienna - January - 2014
Vienna's famous Ring! A Friday at 10.am. January 2014
Derelict waiting! Vienna -January 2013
All
photos by Nigel A JAMES
