Sculpture of R.J.Mitchell
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Sculpture of R.J.Mitchell
Image: © Martin Addison Taken: 6 Aug 2007
Made by the sculptor Stephen Kettle using pieces of Welsh slate. The sculpture stands beside a display of a deconstructed Spitfire aeroplane revealing its design and construction. Mitchell was the designer of the Spitfire and the Supermarine racing aircraft that won the Schneider Trophy. Info regards the Science Museum and its exhibits can be found at http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk
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