On Freedom’s Wings
We’re delighted to have supported the creation of On Freedom’s Wings, the iconic Lancaster Bomber sculpture now standing proudly in Lincolnshire.
The sculpture tells the story of Lancaster VN-N (R5689), which crashed nearby in Thurlby Wood after suffering engine failure, only two of the propellers are designed to appear as if they are rotating. The frame of the sculpture lifts the aircraft to 15m above the ground and is designed to echo the sweep of wartime searchlights, adding to the sense of motion and drama and is visible to an estimated 34,000 motorists every day on the A46. At 93 feet tall, weighing 93 tonnes and with a 31 metre wingspan, it is taller than the Angel of the North and a striking full scale representation of the Lancaster aircraft.
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UMC Architects contributed to the project by developing the 3D model and providing technical design coordination, ensuring the structural and visual elements aligned with the fabrication and installation requirements, alongside engineers, fabricators and the Bomber County Gateway Trust.
This new landmark is not only an impressive feat of design and engineering, but also a powerful reminder of bravery, sacrifice and heritage.
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