10 June 2014

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THERE was a whisper of silk, and a huge cheer – and then the world could see the statue which sculptor Martin Jennings has been working on for more than a year.

It sat perfectly on its golden plinth, and the green shade of the bronze was as calm as the expression on McIndoe’s face as he comforted the young airman in front of him.

For Martin, the wait for the world to see his statue was a difficult one and he says that he can never decide what he thinks about his work until several months after it is finished.

But there was a palpable sense of relief on his face as he chatted to Princess Anne after the unveiling – and he even allowed himself a small joke.

When asked what he thought of his work, now that it was in place, he grinned and said ‘Rubbish!’

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