Incorporating elements from the engine of a Sea Harrier, these are rare, handmade and designed to be a stylish and dramatic marriage of modern aero-engineering and the natural beauty of wood.

The wood is carefully chosen for the beauty of its grain.

This will look stunning on a desk, shelf or mantlepiece.

Wood responds adversely to rapid changes in temperature and/or humidity. We strongly recommend placing these items out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources like radiators etc.

The Supermarine Walrus was a British single engine amphibious biplane reconnaissance aircraft, designed by R.J. Mitchell who was also responsible for the illustrious Spitfire. The aircraft first flew on the 21st June 1933. Operated by the Fleet Air Arm, it also served with the Royal Air Force and several Commonwealth forces. It was also the first British squadron service aircraft to incorporate a fully retractable undercarriage, completely enclosed crew accommodation and an all metal fuselage. Designed for use as a fleet spotter to be catapulted from battleships or cruisers, the Walrus was later employed in a variety of roles most notably as a rescue aircraft for downed aircrew and it continued in service throughout the Second World War.

Operation Torch was the codename of the World War II joint - and first - collaboration between the US and Allied Forces in the European-African arena. The Operation took place between 8^th and 16^th November 1942 with the aim of opening up a second front against the Axis powers prevalent in North Africa, therefore diverting the offensive in Europe. The Allied landings and conquest of key areas in Morocco and Algeria in particular resulted in an Allied victory against both the Vichy French and German forces.

Here, the Walrus is decorated as it took part in Operation Torch and appears in beige and dark earth desert camouflage colours with a pale blue underside. The blue and white US Forces star is printed on the upper and lower wings. The enclosed cockpit interior and the gun positions are both green. Note particularly the two guns fore and aft of the cockpit and the omission of bomb racks under the wings on this release.

Despite its rather ungainly appearance, the Supermarine Walrus was one of the most effective aircraft of its type ever built. Required to operate in particularly hostile environments, the Walrus was an excellent naval reconnaissance aircraft and became an invaluable air-sea rescue asset, responsible for saving the lives of many downed airmen.

Scheme A: Supermarine Walrus Mk.I, No. 276 Squadron, Royal Air Force Harrowbeer, Devon, England, 1944
Scheme B: Supermarine Walrus Mk.I , No. 700 Naval Air Squadron, HMS Sheffield, 1941.
Scheme C: Supermarine Walrus Mk.I, No. 5 CF Royal Australian Air Force, Australia and New Guinea, early 1943.

• Item Length – Without Packaging (cm): 23.8
• Item Width – Without Packaging (cm): 29.2
• How many pieces?: 157
• Item Scale: 1:48
• License line: BAE SYSTEMS is a registered trade mark of BAE Systems plc.
• Contents (what’s in the box) sets: Plastic model kit, instruction sheet, paint layout sheet and decals.
• Finish: Plastic
• Number of Scheme options: 3
• Skill Level: 3
• Flying Hours: 3
• Wingspan (mm): 292

This intriguing lamp incorporates part of a jet aircraft. Unfortunately, we haven't been able to pin down exactly what it is due to a lack of part numbers, although our engineers have a suspicion that it might be from Sea Harrier.

That notwithstanding, it is a fabulous design. A great addition to your living room or study and a real talking piece.

Height 53cm

Base diameter 19cm