Spitfire Pendant - Pewter on Chain

Product Description: This Spitfire pendant is made from lead-free pewter and is supplied on a silver chain. The Spitfire was a legendary British World War II fighter aircraft, celebrated for its exceptional agility, speed, and pivotal role in the Battle of Britain. The pendant is mounted on a fold-over information card that has a radar-based background with the word "Aviation" on the front and has information about the development of aviation on the reverse.

Information: Huge developments in aviation took place during World War I & II with the increased use of fighters and bombers in aerial reconnaissance and offensive roles. Post World War II heralded in the age of jet engines used on fighters, bombers, helicopters and commercial planes. Today’s planes can be powered by alternative fuels, such as ethanol, electricity, and even solar energy and some are capable of leaving the Earth’s atmosphere.