Spitfire Pencil Topper - Pewter

Product Description: This Spitfire pencil topper is made from lead-free pewter and is a 3D model of Supermarine Spitfire. It is supplied on a 13cm blue wooden pencil with an image of a Spitfire next to the inscription "Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few – Winston Churchill" printed on it in silver.

Information: The Supermarine Spitfire is a legendary British single-seat fighter aircraft that played a vital role during World War II. Designed by R.J. Mitchell, it is known for its iconic elliptical wings and exceptional manoeuvrability, making it a key player in the defence of Britain during the Battle of Britain. Its combination of speed, agility, and firepower, often armed with machine guns and cannons, made it a formidable opponent against enemy aircraft.

Winston Churchill's iconic speech, delivered on August 20, 1940, during the Battle of Britain, highlighted the contributions of the Royal Air Force (RAF) pilots who defended Britain against the German Luftwaffe. Churchill proclaimed, "Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few," acknowledging the bravery and sacrifice of the relatively small number of fighter pilots who valiantly defended the nation against overwhelming odds.