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PUBLIC MONUMENT LIFE-SIZE BRONZE STATUE of SIR BARNES WALLIS
on the Herne Bay Cultural Trail, Kent, England |
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Barnes Neville Wallis ... statue created by Tom White and placed on
the Cultural Trail in Herne Bay, Kent, England on 11/15/08.1887 - 1979 Scientist, engineer and inventor. Most noted for his invention of the bouncing bomb used in the dambusters raids and flown in by the Lancaster Bombers in WWII. ![]() Barnes Neville Wallis was born the son of a doctor on 26 September 1887 in Ripley, Derbyshire. Wallis worked first at a marine engineering firm and in 1913 he moved to Vickers, where he designed airships, including the R100. In 1930 Wallis transferred to working on aircraft. His achievements included the first use of geodesic design in engineering, which was used in his development of the Wellesley and Wellington bombers. When World War Two began in 1939, Wallis was Assistant Chief Designer at Vickers Aviation section. Barnes Wallis went onto design the bouncing bomb, where he held the trials off of the shores of Herne Bay. |
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Tom White specializes in Monumental Sculptures, War Memorials, Soldier Statues and Life-Size Memorial Portrait Bronzes & Sculpture Scenes - for Hospitals, Civic Groups, Universities, Cathedrals, Local Communities, Foundations, Schools, Churches, Libraries, Youth Centers, Museums, Parks & Businesses |
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| Tom White specializes in public and private memorial bronze scenes in monumental and life-size. In Tom's bronze sculpture scenes, he is able to bring to life any person, idea or event and to capture the essence of their spirit and character. Tom's commemorative and memorial sculptures have touched hearts and preserved memories for many families, towns and cultures. Please call today to discuss the possibility of having your favorite people, places, events, ideas and even pets memorialized in lasting bronze sculptures. These portrait bronzes are a lasting tribute to those we love. Tom, a native Texan, creates these bronze sculptures in his art studios in Maine and Arizona. | |
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