Description
This wall plaque shows the Vulcan in two crisp printed illustrations, one looking down on its broad delta wing and one from the side, both in olive green and white camouflage with red, white and blue roundels. It is made of wood, with a pale wood effect face that lets a fine natural grain run from top to bottom, and the overall colour is a light brown. Beneath the aircraft, the name VULCAN sits in bold dark lettering above a neat panel of facts: the manufacturer, engine type and designers, a crew of five, a wingspan of 30.2 metres, the top speed, its first flight on 30 August 1952, its introduction in 1956 and its retirement in March 1984. At A3 size it measures 42cm high, 30cm wide and 2cm deep.
It suits a study, a hallway, a home office or a den, anywhere a plain wall would welcome a little aviation history. The portrait format and generous size give it presence above a desk or beside a bookcase, and it sits comfortably alongside framed photographs or maps. As a gift, it makes a thoughtful retirement present, and with the aircraft's own retirement date printed on the panel it brings a gentle nod to the end of a long career. It is a fine choice for a dad or grandfather who loves aircraft and the stories behind them.
On the back, a metal sawtooth hanger is fixed centrally at the top, so the plaque hangs flat from a single nail or hook, and at 2cm deep it sits close to the wall with a neat, solid edge. To keep it looking its best, dust it now and then with a soft dry cloth and keep it away from damp. For a gift, add a card that recalls a favourite airshow or a family memory of flying, and it is ready to hang the same day.
Specification
| Material |
Wood |
| Colour |
Brown |
| Finish |
Wooden |
| Height |
42cm |
| Width |
30cm |
| Depth |
2cm |
| Weight |
0.75kg |
| Occasion |
Retirement |
Frequently Asked
How big is the Vulcan wall plaque?
It is A3 size, measuring 42cm high, 30cm wide and 2cm deep. It hangs upright in portrait and fills a good stretch of wall above a desk or sideboard.
How does the plaque hang on the wall?
A metal sawtooth hanger is fixed at the top centre of the back, so it hangs from a single nail or picture hook and sits flat against the wall.
What is the plaque made of?
It is made of wood, with a pale wood effect face and a light brown natural grain. The aircraft illustrations and the panel of facts are printed on the front.
What does the plaque show?
It shows two illustrations of the Vulcan in olive green and white camouflage, one from above and one from the side. Below them are its name and a panel of facts, including its first flight in 1952 and its retirement in 1984.
Is it a good retirement gift?
We think it makes a thoughtful retirement gift for a dad or grandfather who loves aircraft, especially as the Vulcan's own retirement date is printed on its panel.
How should I look after the plaque?
Dust it gently with a soft dry cloth now and then, and keep it away from damp so the wood and the printed design stay looking their best.