Posted on Facebook by Alan Matlock – 6th August 2024
The real plaque is now in place!
The Hendy Garage, requisitioned by Supermarine, stood in Vincent’s Walk, where the Student Roost building is now.
Back in May this year, the original Spitfire Makers Trust plaque was found to have been miscast and a replica was mocked up so the unveiling ceremony could go ahead as planned. (See previous post and photos below.)
We returned the plaque to the Leander Fabrications foundry who reworked it with different fixings and it was finally installed today, thanks to Brian and Carl, from Shirley Men’s Shed.
We are grateful to the Hendy Foundation, which also sponsored the Spitfire Makers plaque commemorating the former Cunliffe Owen factory in Wide Lane, for helping us to bring another lesser-known part of Southampton’s history to light.
Images by Spitfire Makers Charitable Trust
The Spitfire Makers Charitable Trust 