Exhibition at the IBCC honors women’s crucial roles during wartime. It highlights stories of courage and dedication.
Her silhouette is in the Women in War exhibition. There are ten silhouettes total in the exhibit. Muriel first got rejected by the WAAF due to medical issues.
She persisted and became a safety officer. She packed parachutes and dinghies with care, and was based at RAF Mepal. Her work caused lasting injuries because she handled heavy gear.
Renee Woods’ silhouette is also in the show. She was from Fishtoft. Renee died at RAF Waddington in 1941. Suraya Marshall assists in showing the silhouettes.
Nicky van der Drift directs the IBCC. She stated the exhibit is about recognition, remembrance, and reconciliation. They honor women’s vital role in protecting our freedoms.
The exhibition opened last Friday with an all-female RAF flypast. Aircraft came from RAF Cranwell, RAF Brize Norton, and RAF Coningsby.
The Modern Giants group was present. These are female leaders from the UK making big contributions. The group helped create the silhouettes and officially unveiled them.
Nicky expressed their thanks to those who helped create the silhouettes and for the installation. She said the day was unforgettable.
