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Amy Johnson (1903–1941)

Stephen Melton (b.1964)

Central Parade, Herne Bay, Kent

Amy Johnson (1903–1941)
Amy Johnson (1903–1941)
Amy Johnson (1903–1941)
Amy Johnson (1903–1941)
Amy Johnson (1903–1941)
Amy Johnson (1903–1941)
Amy Johnson (1903–1941)
Amy Johnson (1903–1941)
Amy Johnson (1903–1941)
Amy Johnson (1903–1941)
Amy Johnson (1903–1941)
Amy Johnson (1903–1941)
Amy Johnson (1903–1941)
Amy Johnson (1903–1941)
Amy Johnson (1903–1941)
Amy Johnson (1903–1941)
Amy Johnson (1903–1941)
Amy Johnson (1903–1941)
Amy Johnson (1903–1941)
Amy Johnson (1903–1941)
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The pioneering aviator is depicted at the age of 37 years old, walking with her right arm raised adjusting her goggles on her head as she looks up to the sky. She wears a flying jacket, knickerbockers, hat and goggles. Amy Johnson's plane disappeared off the shores of Herne Bay on 5th January 1941. The sculpture was commissioned to mark the 70th anniversary of her death. The statue was unveiled by HRH Prince Michael of Kent.
Title

Amy Johnson (1903–1941)

Date

2016

Medium

bronze

Accession number

CT6_RL_S008

Acquisition method

commissioned by the Amy Johnson Project and funded by local people and businesses

Work type

Statue

Owner

The Amy Johnson Project

Custodian

The Amy Johnson Project

Work status

extant

Unveiling date

17th September 2016

Access

at all times

Inscription description

on helmet: BELIEVE NOTHING TO BE IMPOSSIBLE; inscription on hem of flying jacket: IF I FAIL TO FIND MY MID-PACIFIC ISLAND LET NO ONE GRIEVE FOR ME OR WISH ME ANY OTHER FATE. WE ALL MUST FINISH OUR LIVES SOME TIME AND I INFINITELY PREFER THIS END TO THE FLU OR SENILE DECAY. RATHER GREIVE IF I NEVER HAVE THE CHANCE TO TRY

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Central Parade, Herne Bay

CT6 5JJ

Artist or maker

Stephen Melton

b.1964

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