From the earliest experiments with landing a plane on an aircraft carrier to the sophisticated capabilities of the Sea Harrier, the history of Naval Aviation is diverse and fascinating. Exactly 100 years ago the Admiralty set aside £35,000 for the development of an airship and since then aircraft have cemented their position as a vital part of the Navy's armoury.
Pay tribute to this glorious heritage with this stunning £5 coin struck to a brilliant uncirculated finish, featuring an image of HMS Ark Royal and three famous aircraft, the Fairey Swordfish, the Blackburn Buccaneer and the Sea Harrier. The coin comes complete with a Presentation Wallet and Certificate of Authenticity.
Specifications:
- Country of Issue: Guernsey
- Metal: Cupronickel
- Denomination: Five Pounds
- Diameter: 38.61mm
- Weight: 28.28g
- Plus Certificate of Authenticity
- Available early June
A donation of £0.13 for each product sold will be donated to The Fly Navy Heritage Trust, a Registered Charity (No. 1117272) and educational trust which exists to help preserve Britain’s naval aviation heritage through the Royal Navy Historic Flight, the Fleet Air Arm Museum and the Memorial Church.