Sentinel, Public sculpture in Castle Bromwich, England.
The 16-meter-high aluminum structure displays three Spitfire aircraft models rising in different directions, mounted on curved steel beams at Spitfire Island roundabout.
The sculpture marks the location where Castle Bromwich Assembly manufactured nearly 12,000 Spitfire aircraft for Britain's World War II defense between 1940 and 1945.
Tim Tolkien, great-nephew of author J.R.R. Tolkien, created this monument in 2000 after consulting with local residents about representing their aviation heritage.
Visitors can view the sculpture at the intersection of Chester Road and A47 Fort Parkway, where it stands as a central landmark visible from multiple angles.
Former test pilot Alex Henshaw, who conducted over 37,000 test flights at Castle Bromwich Aerodrome, performed the official unveiling ceremony of this monument.
Creator: Tim Tolkien
GPS coordinates: 52.51344,-1.79815
Latest update: May 19, 2025 15:47
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