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Icarus Originals Military Metals
Icarus Originals are a UK based company who specialise in supporting aircraft restoration projects and charitable causes through the production of giftware and collectibles made using surplus airframe materials. From their inception in 2017 to date, Icarus Originals have successfully completed projects in conjunction with Duxford Aviation Society (Concorde G-AXDN), the Vulcan to the Sky Trust (Vulcan XH558), the Ministry of Defence (The Red Arrows Aerobatic Team), the Royal Netherlands Air Force (F-35A AN-02) as well as several independent organisations covering a range of iconic platforms such as the Tornado GR4 and F3.
Where it all began
John describes the bond you form with aircraft in the RAF: “It sounds weird, but they become like little metallic children. Everyone feels that way.” When the news came that the Tornado GR4 was to be retired from service, it sparked an idea. “There was no plan to commemorate this aircraft that had been so integral to people’s lives, taken them overseas, amassed two million flying hours.” To give RAF colleagues the chance to own a piece of the story that had defined their last 15 years, John started a project to make a tornado cufflink using material melted down from the aircraft itself.
Unbeknown to him, someone else had already had exactly the same idea. Alan’s latest goal was to produce a tornado cufflink – and it’s at this point John got in touch following a tip off from a colleague.
The rest, as they say, is history.
Watch the video to hear more about their story and get a glimpse of how some of the products are made.
Icarus have a range of pins, cufflinks and aircraft models, all incorporating original metals from military aircraft.
We’ve recently added to our pins offering, for which there are two collections – RAF Scampton and RAF Jets. All are crafted from the genuine airframe aluminium reclaimed from former planes used by the military. They are designed, made and hand finished in the UK by master jewellers and craftsmen and showcase the best of the British jewellery industry. All pins come with a certificate of authenticity and are presented in a luxury bespoke box, making them the perfect gift.
RAF Scampton Collection
Vulcan Pin
Crafted from the genuine airframe aluminium reclaimed from a former Vulcan used by the military, this pin is a truly unique piece of contemporary aviation history. Made and hand finished in the UK by master jewellers and craftsmen; these products showcase the best of the British jewellery industry. This Pin is presented in a luxury gift box with a certificate of authenticity.
Canberra Pin
Crafted from the genuine airframe aluminium reclaimed from a former Canberra used by the military, this pin is a truly unique piece of contemporary aviation history. Made and hand finished in the UK by master jewellers and craftsmen; these products showcase the best of the British jewellery industry. This Pin is presented in a luxury gift box with a certificate of authenticity.
Hawk T1 Pin
Crafted from the genuine airframe aluminium reclaimed from a former Hawk T1 used by the military, this pin is a truly unique piece of contemporary aviation history. Made and hand finished in the UK by master jewellers and craftsmen; these products showcase the best of the British jewellery industry. This Pin is presented in a luxury gift box with a certificate of authenticity.
RAF Jets Collection
Tornado GR4 Pin
Crafted from the genuine airframe aluminium reclaimed from a former Tornado GR4 used by the military, this pin is a truly unique piece of contemporary aviation history. Made and hand finished in the UK by master jewellers and craftsmen; these products showcase the best of the British jewellery industry. This Pin is presented in a luxury gift box with a certificate of authenticity.
Typhoon Pin
Crafted from the genuine airframe aluminium reclaimed from a former Typhoon used by the military, this pin is a truly unique piece of contemporary aviation history. Made and hand finished in the UK by master jewellers and craftsmen; these products showcase the best of the British jewellery industry. This Pin is presented in a luxury gift box with a certificate of authenticity.