Fleet Air Arm Memorial, War memorial statue in Victoria Embankment Gardens, England.
The Fleet Air Arm Memorial features a stone column topped with a bronze figure wearing a flying suit and helmet with extended wings.
The memorial honors personnel from the Royal Naval Air Service and Fleet Air Arm who served in conflicts from World War I through the Gulf War.
The bronze figure represents Daedalus from Greek mythology, incorporating text from Psalm 18:10 about flying upon the wings of the wind.
The memorial stands between the River Thames and Ministry of Defence headquarters, directly opposite the Royal Air Force Memorial in central London.
James Butler sculpted this bronze airman statue with wings attached to the arms, creating a distinctive silhouette against the London skyline.
Location: City of Westminster
Inception: 2000
Creator: James Butler
GPS coordinates: 51.50403,-0.12396
Latest update: March 3, 2025 01:07
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