{"title":"Imperial War Museums","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRetro51 is thrilled to announce its partnership with the Imperial War Museums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcross its five branches Imperial War Museums (IWM) tells the story of people who have lived, fought and died in conflicts involving Britain and the Commonwealth since the First World War. Their unique collections, made up of the everyday and the exceptional, reveal stories of people, places, ideas and events.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"imperial-war-museums-spitfire-n3200-rollerball","title":"Imperial War Museums - Spitfire N3200 Rollerball","description":"\u003cp\u003eAcross its five branches Imperial War Museums (IWM) tells the story of people who have lived, fought and died in conflicts involving Britain and the Commonwealth since the First World War. Their unique collections, made up of the everyday and the exceptional, reveal stories of people, places, ideas and events.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first in the IWM Collection focuses on the Duxford Icon, the N3200 Spitfire. Built in 1939, Supermarine Spitfire Mark 1a N3200 was issued to No. 19 Squadron at RAF Duxford in April 1940. During the Dunkirk evacuations, codenamed 'Operation Dynamo', Squadron Leader Geoffrey Stephenson piloted Spitfire N3200 from Duxford on its first and only operation, 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. His Spitfire sank under the sand and was recovered in 1986 after strong currents revealed it forty-five years later. Dr Thomas Kaplan and Simon Marsh acquired it in 2000 and were dedicated to its full restoration. In 2015, it was generously donated to the Imperial War Museums where the Mark 1a fighter can be seen flying once again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Spitfire N3200 Tornado™ Rollerball pen lovingly recreates the detail of the original plane with acid-etched rivets and panels and is printed with its camouflage design. The aircraft's serial number and squadron code can be seen either side of the RAF roundel. Complete with black-nickel accents incorporating the IWM logo on the top ring; alongside the engraved serial number. Each Tornado comes in foil stamped commemorative packaging. Take flight with the Spitfire N3200 and feel the history in your hand. Pick this up for yourself or for the aviation enthusiast in your life and it will be cherished for years to come.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Imperial War Museums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41805093797967,"sku":"IWMR-2420K","price":86.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0293\/8480\/2383\/files\/IWMR-2420_iwm-spitfireN3200_RB-01.jpg?v=1716576079"},{"product_id":"imperial-war-museums-matilda-tank-rollerball","title":"Imperial War Museums - Matilda Tank Rollerball","description":"\u003cp class=\"mcePastedContent\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrafted with honor. Designed with purpose.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mcePastedContent\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the officially licensed Imperial War Museums (IWM) Collection: the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.iwm.org.uk\/collections\/item\/object\/70000143\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatilda Infantry Tank\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Crafted to honor one of World War II’s most legendary armored vehicles, this writing instrument is more than a pen—it’s a piece of history in your hand. Featuring a combination of acid-etching and printing, this Tornado™ rollerball comes to life—from the armor panel lines to the tactile texture of its riveted steel plating. Run your fingers along the barrel and feel the craftsmanship echoing the grit and ingenuity of wartime engineering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mcePastedContent\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinished in a striking camouflage pattern of khaki, light blue, and olive green, each pen captures the distinctive look of the tank that earned its place on battlefields from France to North Africa. They are complete with antique silver accents, numbered top ring and packaged in a commemorative tube.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mcePastedContent\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Matilda Infantry Tank pen stands as a bold tribute to bravery, resilience, and design that endures. Add the Matilda Tank to your collection or gift it to a history buff. The Matilda Tank is on display at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.iwm.org.uk\/visits\/iwm-north\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIWM North\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in Manchester, England.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mcePastedContent last-child\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrafted with honor. 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Mitchell, the Spitfire was renowned for its speed, agility, and distinctive elliptical wings, which gave it a decisive edge in dogfights. It became a symbol of British resilience during the Battle of Britain and remains a beloved icon of aviation history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eRetro51 proudly introduces the Spitfire Blueprint, the latest addition to the Officially Licensed Imperial War Museum Collection. This Tornado™ rollerball features detailed Spitfire schematics printed on a striking navy blue barrel, accented with antique silver trim. Each pen is engraved with a serial number on the top ring alongside the IWM logo and topped with the British Roundel for a covert finishing touch. Packaged in a matching tube, the IWM Spitfire Blueprint is ready for assignment—whether for yourself or the aviation enthusiast in your life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Imperial War Museums","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43522946236495,"sku":"IWMR-2509K","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0293\/8480\/2383\/files\/IWMR-2509_IWM-spitfireBlueprint_RB-01.jpg?v=1755541703"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0293\/8480\/2383\/collections\/IWM_collection-01.jpg?v=1738082097","url":"https:\/\/retro51.mom\/en-ca\/collections\/imperial-war-museums.oembed","provider":"Retro 1951","version":"1.0","type":"link"}