Sir Barnes Wallis 'Dam Busters' Collection auction held on Wednesday 25th of March 2026
A yellow painted wooden model of the Vickers Swallow, raised on a wooden base with engraved metal plaque stamped "1954-1958 Swallow 1/16 Scale Model of Trials Aircraft" 14cm h x 65cm w x 30cm d. The Vickers Swallow was the evolution from the Wild Goose toward creating a supersonic aircraft
Sold for £1,750Condition report
One of the wing tips is broken but present though there is a small piece of wood missing (3mm) where it connects with the wing. There is craquelure throughout the paintwork. Museum reference X001-2511
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