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A giant sculpture of Gandalf riding an eagle departs Wellington airport for good

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Two giant, hovering eagles from the Hobbit films will depart Wellington Airport terminal for good.

With 50-foot ( 15-metre ) wingspans and weighing 2,600 pounds ( 1.1 ton ) each, the sculptures have delighted tourists and scared children since 2013 .

The eagles were crafted by the film props and effects company Wt Workshop , which created tens of thousands of props for the Oscar -winning fantasy films directed by Peter Jackson .

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English

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