Attended school in Jelgava, then Rezekne and finally, when his family were refugees, in Tomska, Russia.
Upon returning to Latvia, enrolled in the University of Latvia, and graduates from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering.
Earned a Humbolt scholarship to continue his studies in France.
1927 - 1928 - Studies Aircraft design and construction in Paris (Ecole Superieure d'Aeronautique).
He also takes the opportunity to gain some practical experience at Breguet and Farman
1928 - the Latvian Republic Aviators Club is formed, and they establish their own aviation school.
Reinhards is the chair of their theoretical studies program.
Served as an officer in the Latvian Aviation Regiment (rank of administrative 1st Lt.)
Graduated from flight school (pilot)
Became the design engineer for the Aviation Division workshops.
1933-1934 - Was the designer and builder of the AVDI, a large aircraft constructed in the Aviation Division's workshops.
1934 - joined the foreign service. Rose to position of consul.
Represented Latvia on the international commission formed to restrict foreign involvement in the Spanish Civil War.
Up until the Soviet occupation, he was the Foreign Ministry's Press Secretary.
1946 - worked to assist Latvian refugees in Danzig and Libek.
Emigrates to England and works as an engineer.
1974 - In recognition of his work promoting Latvian interests in the
free world the Daugavas Vanagi award him their Gold medal.
Sources
- Bruvelis, Edvins Latvijas Aviacijas Vesture
- Daugavas Vanagu Menesraksts 1978, No.3
- Irbitis, Karls Of Struggle and Flight