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De Havilland Mosquito FB MkVI of 464
squadron Royal Air Force (Australian Squadron) in aviation art prints available from Cranston
Fine Arts, including aviation artist Keith Woodcock. 464 squadron equipped
with De Havilland Mosquito's for most of World War Two.
Used
as a night fighter, fighter bomber, bomber and Photo-reconnaissance, with
a crew of two, Maximum speed was 425 mph, at 30,300 feet, 380mph at
17,000ft. and a ceiling of 36,000feet, maximum range 3,500 miles. the
Mosquito was armed with four 20mm Hospano cannon in belly and four
.303 inch browning machine guns in nose. Coastal strike aircraft had
eight 3-inch Rockets under the wings, and one 57mm shell gun in belly. The
Mossie at it was known made its first flight on 25th November 1940, and
the mosquito made its first operational flight for the Royal Air Force as
a reconnaissance unit based at Benson. In early 1942, a modified
version (mark II) operated as a night fighter with 157 and 23
squadron's. In April 1943 the first De Haviland Mosquito saw service in
the Far east and in 1944 The Mosquito was used at Coastal Command in its
strike wings. Bomber Commands offensive against Germany saw many
Mosquitos, used as photo Reconnaissance aircraft, Fighter Escorts, and
Path Finders. The Mosquito stayed in service with the Royal Air
Force until 1955. and a total of 7781 mosquito's were built.
Low Level Raiders by Keith Woodcock Two De Havilland Mosquito FBMk VIs of 464 squadron set out on a low
level mission in difficult weather conditions. Signed by Air Marshall Sir Ivor Broom, KCB,
DSO, DFC. AFC and Squadron Leader T J Tommy Broom DFC. and Keith Woodcock
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| Operation Jericho , The Amiens Raid by Philip West. On 18th February 1944 Mosquitoes of 487 Squadron (New Zealand) and 464 Squadron (Australian) and 21 squadron took off from RAF Hunsdon. target the prison at Amiens, France. In this picture having approached the prison at a height of just 10 feet. Pilot Officer Maxwell Sparks and navigator Arthur Dunlop dropped their bombs before climbing and barely clearing the prison rooftop. Signed limited edition of 300 prints. Image size 25 inches x 14 inches (64cm x 36cm). Price £125.00 Signed by Flight Lieutenant Maxwell N. Sparks A.F.C., R.A.F. and Arthur Dunlop.
Limited edition of 25 artist proofs. Image size 25 inches x 14 inches (64cm x 36cm). Price £150.00 Signed by Flight Lieutenant Maxwell N. Sparks A.F.C., R.A.F. and Arthur Dunlop.
Limited edition of 25 remarques. Image size 25 inches x 14 inches (64cm x 36cm). Price £375.00 Signed by Flight Lieutenant Maxwell N. Sparks A.F.C., R.A.F. and Arthur Dunlop. ITEM CODE DHM2214 |
| Breakout. Amiens Raid by Mosquitos by Ivan Berryman. When De Havilland built the prototype DH.98 Mosquito (E-0234) they did so as an act of the purest faith in their design since the Air Ministry had already dismissed the companys proposal for their all-wood aircraft as impractical and unworkable. However, when E-0234 first flew on 25th November 1940, it demonstrated remarkably smooth handling characteristics and its speed, as expected, was outstanding. Here at last was a bomber which, in a straight line, could outfly even the Spitfire, giving rise to such nicknames as Wooden Wonder and, succicntly The Aeroplane. With such an aircraft, it was soon realised, many new possibilities were laid open to the RAF, among them the chance to initiate precision raids whereupon carefully selected isolated targets could be attacked with pinpoint accuracy. Just such a raid took place on 18th February 1944, involving 18 Mosquitoes of Nos 64 and 487 Squadrons in an operation on the jail at Amiens, France, where a large number of the French Resistance were being held for questioning by the Gestapo. It was thought unlikely that any of them would survive their ordeal at the hands of their inquisitors and it was considered more sensible to try to aid their escape by breaching the prison walls, even if it meant that some of the prisoners might be killed in the process. An accurate model of the jail and the nearby town was constructed and each pilot viewed the model from eye level to familiarise themselves with the view that they would get from a planned height of 50 feet. With this knowledge and some carefully selected reference points such as church spires and chimneys, the Mosquitoes, led by Group Captain Charles Pickard, were able to brush over the rooftops of the town and deliver their bombs with incredible accuracy, breaching the prison walls in four places. 258 prisoners escaped in the ensuing chaos and were quickly spirited away by other Resistance groups who were waiting outside. Sadly, a number of French prisoners were killed in the raid and added to the losses of that day was Group Captain Pickard himself who fell victim to marauding Focke Wulf 190s, but the raid had been a tremendous success and further precision attacks using the most superb Mosquito were carried out throughout 1944 and 1945, each one making its own significant contribution to the downward turn in the fortunes of Hitlers Reich. Signed limited edition of 600 prints. Image size 21 inches by 12 inches (53cm x 31cm). Price £115.00
Signed limited edition of 25 artist proofs. Image size 21 inches by 12 inches (53cm x 31cm). Price £145.00
Signed limited edition of 5 remarques. Image size 21 inches by 12 inches (53cm x 31cm). Price £300.00
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £460.00 ITEM CODE B0098 |
| Mosquitos at Dusk by Nicolas Trudgian. With their twin Merlins singing at full power, Mk FBV1 Mosquitos of 464 Squadron RAAF present a menacing picture as they set out on a precision low level mission, their streamlined, shark-like shapes silhouetted against the evening glow. Below, the tranquillity of a snow covered English coastal village is briefly disturbed as the Mosquito crews head into the night. Signed limited edition of 350 prints. Image size 23 inches x 16 inches (58cm x 41cm). Price £140.00 Signed by Air Commodore John Ellacombe, Air Commodore E B Ted Sismore, Flight Lieutenant Douglas Hadland, in addition to the artist.
Limited edition of 35 artist proofs. Image size 23 inches x 16 inches (58cm x 41cm). Price £190.00 Signed by Air Commodore John Ellacombe, Air Commodore E B Ted Sismore, Flight Lieutenant Douglas Hadland, Wing Commander Branse Burbridge and Squadron Leader Tom McPhee, in addition to the artist.
Limited edition of 150 portfolio proofs. Image size 23 inches x 16 inches (58cm x 41cm). Price £190.00 Signed by Air Commodore John Ellacombe, Air Commodore E B Ted Sismore, Flight Lieutenant Douglas Hadland, Wing Commander Branse Burbridge and Squadron Leader Tom McPhee, in addition to the artist.
Limited edition of 50 remarques. Image size 23 inches x 16 inches (58cm x 41cm). Price £ Signed by Air Commodore John Ellacombe, Air Commodore E B Ted Sismore, Flight Lieutenant Douglas Hadland, Wing Commander Branse Burbridge and Squadron Leader Tom McPhee, in addition to the artist.
Limited edition of publishers proof. Image size 23 inches x 16 inches (58cm x 41cm). Price £170.00 Signed by Air Commodore John Ellacombe, Air Commodore E B Ted Sismore, Flight Lieutenant Douglas Hadland, Wing Commander Branse Burbridge and Squadron Leader Tom McPhee, in addition to the artist. ITEM CODE NT0006 |
| Liberation from Amiens by Tim Fisher. This sortie was for the sole purpose of saving lives. The objective was to initiate a breakout of more than 700 French resistance workers from Amiens prison, many of whom were on their eve of execution by their Gestapo jailers. The De Havilland Mosquito FB Mk V1s of 464 and 487 Squadron of No 140 wing were to breach the outer walls and destroy certain key buildings within the compound. Absolute pin point precision was vital to reduce casualties amongst the French patriots. Three formations of six aircraft were formed, each crewed by the most experienced members of these squadrons. Low level runs at only fifteen feet were required to maintain bombing accuracy. The raid was the responsibility of Group Captain Percy Charles Pickard, DSO, DFC. The navigational plot was in the hands of Pickards inseparable friend and navigator, Flight Lieutenant J A Bill Broadley. The operation took place on the 18th Februrary 1944 in terrible weather, with heavy snow falling, sweeping in gusts and almost obscuring the runway. The first run took place along the Albert to Amiens road which can be seen in the foreground of the painting. Led by Wing Commander I S Black, the aircraft were flying so low they had to be flown at an angle to miss the trees lining the road. Bombs were placed with pin point accuracy, breaching the walls in places and setting fire to the main building. The second attack at right angles to the first across barren open fields was led by Wing Commander R W Bob Iredale followed by the Australians of 464 Squadron. The target being the second phase demolition of the guards annex. The painting shows Iredale in the foreground with his navigator Flt. Lt. McCaul, followed closely by Sqn Ldr Sugden and navigator Fg Off Bridger. In the background, comimg up rapidly at a height of fifteen feet is Fg Off Mongham, DFM and his navigator Fg Off Dean DFM. These two attacks were so successful, that streams of prisoners managed to escape. Further bombing runs were deemed unnecessary and 21 Squadron returned to base. Signed limited edition of 200 giclee paper prints. Image size 25 inches x 15 inches (64cm x 38cm). Price £135.00
Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 25 inches x 15 inches (64cm x 38cm). Price £180.00
Limited edition of up to 50 giclee canvas prints. Size 36 inches x 24 inches (91cm x 61cm). Price £590.00
Limited edition of up to 50 giclee canvas prints. Size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £460.00
Original painting, oil on canvas by Tim Fisher. Size 36 inches x 24 inches (91cm x 61cm). Price £2200.00 ITEM CODE DHM1552 |
| Mosquitos at Dusk
by Nicolas Trudgian The exploits of the Mosquito and her crews are the stuff of
legend. This magnificent aircraft, the blight of German air and
land forces, pulled off some of the most amazingly precise raids of
World War Two. Powered by two Rolls Royce Merlin engines and made
almost totally from wood, and with a top speed in excess of 400mph, the
Mosquito could out-run any other aircraft of its day. Highly
nimble, and with its ability to carry virtually every type of weapon
available to the RAF, this superb aeroplane fulfilled every role
performed by the Service from bomber to reconnaissance,
fighter-intruder, and night-fighter, from ground and anti-shipping
attack missions to chasing and destroying the appalling V1
"doodlebug" rocket missiles. The Mosquitos's agility and
suitability to tree top level attacks gave its crews the advantage of
surprise, and its high speed allowed it to contest a huge variety of
precision bombing missions - most famous of which being the highly
successful attacks on Amiens prison and the Gestapo headquarters
buildings at Aarhus in Denmark in 1944, and again hitting the Gestapo
headquarters in Copenhagen in 1945.
Mosquito Attack by Philip E West. On 31st October 1944 a courageous low level attack was undertaken
by Mosquitoes of Nos. 21, 464 and 487 squadrons on the Aarthus
University, Denmark, which housed the Gestapo HQ for the whole of
Jutland. Every print is signed by two Mosquito Pilots (one each of 21
and 487 sqds) and a Navigator (21 sqn). Operation Jericho , The Amiens Raid by Philip West
On 18th February 1944 Mosquitoes of 487 Squadron (New Zealand) and
464 Squadron (Australian) and 21 squadron took off from RAF Hunsdon.
target the prison at Amiens, France. In this picture having approached
the prison at a height of just 10 feet. Pilot Officer Maxwell Sparks and
navigator Arthur Dunlop dropped their bombs before climbing and barely
clearing the prison rooftop. Every print is signed by Maxwell Sparsks and Arthur Dunlop - the
two men pictured in this aircraft.
Breakout. Amiens Raid by
Mosquitos by Ivan Berryman On 18th February 1944 Mosquitoes of 487 Squadron (New Zealand) and
464 Squadron (Australian) and 21 squadron took off from RAF Hunsdon.
target the prison at Amiens, France. This raid given the Code Operation
Jericho. In this picture the Mosquitoes having approached
the prison at a height of just 10 feet. |
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