Aluminium Ornaments

Developed in 1938 from a Schneider trophy-winning design by the aeronautical engineer and designer R.J Mitchell, the Supermarine Spitfire became the hero of the Battle of Britain in the summer of 1940. Spitfires remained in service until 1961 – well into the jet age – by which time more than 20,000 had been produced. In tribute, this Spitfire desk sculpture has been cast in solid recycled aluminium and polished to a high sheen such that its subtle curves and angles catch the light.

It is lovely. Summer. Hedge End Southampton, GB. Thu Oct 19 2023

Developed in 1938 from a Schneider trophy-winning design by the aeronautical engineer and designer R.J Mitchell, the Supermarine Spitfire became the hero of the Battle of Britain in the summer of 1940. Spitfires remained in service until 1961 – well into the jet age – by which time more than 20,000 had been produced. In tribute, this Spitfire desk sculpture has been cast in solid recycled aluminium and polished to a high sheen such that its subtle curves and angles catch the light.

The enormous delta-winged Avro Vulcan was designed as the mainstay of the V-bomber fleet - our Cold War nuclear deterrent. However, its finest hour was arguably the audacious long-range ‘Black Buck’ raids of the Falklands conflict. The Vulcan served from 1956 until October 2015, when the last example (XH558) was withdrawn from service and restored to become a much-loved highlight of air shows and displays. Instantly recognisable, seeing (and hearing!) one in flight was an experience not to be forgotten. Sadly, even XH558 no longer flies - the task of keeping her in an airworthy condition proving insurmountable. In tribute, this Vulcan desk sculpture has been cast in solid aluminium and polished to a high sheen such that its subtle curves and angles catch the light.

Simply beautiful design.. Susan. Stockport, GB. Sun Jul 18 2021