Retro 51 N3200 Spitfire Pen (Battle of Britain)

Our Spitfire N3200 pen incorporates design elements inspired by the legendary aircraft. It features acid-etched rivets and panels, painted in a matching camouflage pattern. The plane’s tail numbers are printed alongside the British Roundel, and the top disc displays Britain’s tri-colour fin flash. The pen is complete with black-nickel accents, including the IWM logo on the top ring and the pen’s serial number engraving. Each pen is packaged in commemorative packaging with foil-stamped graphics representing the plane.

The original Supermarine Spitfire Mark 1a, built in 1939, was assigned to No. 19 Squadron at RAF Duxford in April 1940. During the Dunkirk evacuation, Squadron Leader Geoffrey Stephenson piloted Spitfire N3200 on its first and only mission during 'Operation Dynamo,' successfully shooting down a Stuka before being shot down himself. He crash-landed on a beach near Calais and was captured, remaining a prisoner until the end of the war.

The Spitfire was uncovered in 1986 after being buried in sand for forty-five years. Acquired by Dr Thomas Kaplan and Simon Marsh in 2000, it was fully restored and donated to the Imperial War Museum in 2015. The Duke of Cambridge received it during a visit to Duxford, witnessing the Mark 1a fighter fly again after 75 years.

Details and Specifications:
• Printed plane graphics over acid-etched barrel
• Matte Black Nickel accents
• British fin flash on Top disc
• IWM logo on top ring
• Numbered top-ring (ie. not limited edition)
• Knurl Twist-Top
• Rollerball Refill
• Packaged in a commemorative tube