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The National Spitfire Project is behind the drive to build a new, national monument commemorating an iconic aircraft. With a silhouette that inspired hope and a sound that prompted awe, the Supermarine Spitfire embodied engineering excellence, innovation, and the collaborative efforts of men and women from over 30 Allied nations.
A stainless steel Spitfire, one and a half times the size of the original aircraft, will appear to be rising up from its birthplace, taking flight over Southampton water. The monument will be 40m (131ft) tall – On a par with the scale of the Statue of Liberty and Nelson’s Column– and make a breath-taking sight for the millions of people who visit the UK’s busiest cruise port each year.
The Spitfire Monument promises to be a stunning and dramatic landmark on Southampton’s waterfront, within sight of the original Supermarine factory, the birthplace of this remarkable and legendary aircraft.
