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Royal Air Force Dam Buster squadron
617 in
aviation art prints showing the Avro Lancaster of Wing Commander Guy
Gibson and Lancaster of Flt Lt Mickey Martin during the attack on
the dams on the Ruhr, Eder Dam and Mohne Dam. These superb aviation art
prints available from Cranston Fine Arts.
The
Dambusters by Graeme Lothian. The night of the 16th May 1943 saw 19 modified Lancasters of the
specially formed 617 squadron set out to breach the Ennepe, Eder, Mohne
and Sorpe dams in Westphalia, Germany. The mission was led by Wing
Commander Guy Gibson.
The Dambusters by Simon Smith Gibson and Martins attack run 16th May 1943.
Signed by five crew, Edward C Johnson - bomb aimer, Ray Grayston - Flight
Engineer, Frederick Sutherland - RCAF Rear Gunner, George Chalmers and George Johnson
Target Y "The Eder Dam Raid",
The Rhur Valley, 17th May 1942 by David Pentland At 0154am, Pilot officer Les Knight in Avro Lancaster
AJ-N
transmitted the codeword "Dinghy", the signal that the Eder
Dam had been successfully breached. Although the target was undefended
by flak, its location made it extremely difficult to hit. In fact, four
of the five aircraft involved in the attack failed in their attempts and
Knights' was the last available aircraft carrying the last available
bomb! |
 | The Dambusters by Simon Smith. | 2 editions available from £135.00 |  | Gibson by Robert Tomlin. | £50.00 |  | The Dambusters by Graeme Lothian. | 7 editions available from £75.00 |  | Third Time Lucky by Ivan Berryman. | 6 editions available from £95.00 |  | Tonight We Make History by Keith Aspinall. | £18.00 |  | Operation Chastise - The Dambuster Raid by Barry Price. | £80.00 |  | The Dambusters by Ivan Berryman. | 2 editions available from £40.00 |  | The Night They Broke the Dams - Operation Chastise by Ivan Berryman. | 2 editions available from £24.00 |  | XXZ4 Third Time Lucky by Ivan Berryman. (AP) | £75.00 |  | Gibson Over the Mohne by Keith Aspinall. | £22.00 |  | Primary Target by Philip West - Original Sketch. (P) | SOLD OUT / SOLD |  | Dambusters Outward Bound by Simon Smith. | 2 editions available from £95.00 |  | Operation Chastise - The Dambuster Raids by Keith Woodcock. | £70.00 |  | Gibson VC by Graeme Lothian. | 5 editions available from £135.00 |  | Now They Know We Are Here! by P E Holland. | £34.00 |  | Dambusters - The Impossible Mission by Robert Taylor. (C) | 4 editions available from £ |  | Primary Target by Philip West. | £135.00 |  | Dambusters - Breaching the Eder Dam by Robert Taylor. | 4 editions available from £200.00 |  | Goner 78A - The Dambusters Raid by Tim Fisher. (Y) | 6 editions available from £78.00 |  | Dam Busters Setting Off by Simon Atack. | £34.00 |  | Dambusters, May 1943 by Peter Read. | £51.00 |  | Operation Chastise - The Night They Broke the Dams by Ivan Berryman. | 6 editions available from £95.00 |  | Eye of the Storm - The Dambusters by Philip West. | 2 editions available from £95.00 |  | Dambusters - The Morning After by Gerald Coulson. | 2 editions available from £135.00 |  | Homeward Bound by Nicolas Trudgian. (Y) | 4 editions available from £105.00 |  | Breaching the Eder by Simon Smith. | 2 editions available from £95.00 |  | Moonlight Run (Dambusters) by Ivan Berryman. | 2 editions available from £95.00 |
| Breaching the Eder by Simon Smith
Depicts Lancaster AJ-N of pilot officer Les Knight having just
dropped the final bomb which actually breached the dam, climbing steeply
to avoid the mountain behind the dam. So moved by Simon Smith's
reproduction of the event, Flight Lieutenant Edward C Johnson DFC took
the unprecedented step of endorsing the painting itself with his
signature, as well as the first 400 copies of the print.
This epic story of the Dam Busters needs
little introduction. An elite squadron of hand-picked airmen were put
together under the command of Wing commander Guy Gibson. Their mission
was to destroy the hydroelectric dams of the Ruhr, causing millions of
tons of water to crash into the German munitions factories. The best
known of the dams is of course, the heavily defended Mohna which was the
first to be breached. Having destroyed this dam, five of the remaining
aircraft, only three still carrying Barnes Wallis' famous 'Upkeep' bomb
flew onto their second, but no less important target, the Eder Dam.
Although defended by flak, the Eder was surrounded on all sides by steep
mountains making the approach extremely hazardous.
Gibson by
Robert Tomlin Guy Gibson in his specially modified Avro
Lancaster, makes his first run over the Mohne Dam to create a legend that
will live forever.
Moonlight Run (Dambusters) by Ivan Berryman In one of the finest portrayals of the Avro Lancaster,
"Moonlight Run" depicts the aircraft of Fl. Lt.
"Mickey" Martin (ED909 AJ-P) at the moment of release of the
Wallace Bomb during the Dams raid on the Ruhr in 1943. With only the
gentlest of moonlight rippling over the dark water of the Mohne, this
dramatic picture plays homage to the impossible low altitudes and high
speeds that were necessary to complete successfully their heroic
mission. A stark and refreshing treatment of a subject at the hearts of
all aviation historians.
Goner 78A - The Dambusters
Raid by Tim Fisher The fourth attack on the Mohne Dam led
by Sqd Ldr H M Young, piloting AJ-A (ED877/G). In the background to his
starboard side is Flt Lt H B Martin, flying AJ-P (ED909/G), who was
drawing fire away from the attacking aircraft by flashing his
identification lights and turning on the spotlight altitude indicators.
Wing Cdr G P Gibson's aircraft is out of sight, engaging enemy fire at
the far side of the dam wall. The bomb was observed to make three good
bounces and exploded on contact exactly as Barnes Wallis had planned,
generating a vast column of water. Although it was not obvious at that
instant, this was the attack which succeeded in breaching the dam.
However, it was not until the next attack by Flt D J H Maltby that it
was realised that the dam was crumbling. The code word sent out by Young
signified; Goner (bomb released) 7 (exploded in contact with the dam) 8
(no apparent breach) A (Mohne dam). Young's aircraft was lost with all
lives on its return to Scampton possibly around 02.58 near
Castricum-ann-Zee, north of Ijmuiden.
Dambusters Outward Bound by Simon Smith Depicts the aircraft setting out over Norfolk prior to their epic
mission, available signed by artist only or also countersigned by
two members of the squadron. and artist proofs with two further members of this
elite squad.
Homeward Bound by Nicolas Trudgian.
No single raid during World War Two has attracted more discussion,
analysis, features, books, interviews, or been the subject of more films,
documentaries, and TV programmes than the famous attack mounted by the
RAF's 617 Squadron upon the mighty hydroelectric dams in Westphalia, on
the night of 16/17 May, 1943. led by Wing Commander Guy Gibson,
nineteen specially adapted Lancaster bombers, manned by 133 aircrew,
culminated months of secret training when they made one of the most
audacious raids of the war. Flying at tree top height in darkness,
and doing their best to avoid electricity pylons and other obstructions,
they navigated their way deep into occupied territory. Their targets
were the huge Mohne, Sorpe, Ennepe, and Eder Dams that powered Germany's
huge industrial factories in the heartland of the Ruhr. Each bomber
had to avoid enemy flak and fighters en route, locate their target,
descend to precisely 60 feet above the water then, in the face of a
barrage of anti-aircraft fire, release their single unique 10,000lb
hydrostatic bomb at exactly the right moment. There was no margin
for error, and there was no place for faint hearts. Eight of the
crews that left RAF Scampton that night were never to return. Of the
fifty-six aircrew on boar only two survived. Though nearly half the
skilled crews that made up 617 squadron were lost, they recorded one
of the most successful and daring air raids of the war - a costly
endeavour, but one that has become legend in the annals of aerial warfare. |
Dambusters - The Impossible Mission by
Robert Taylor. Dinghy Young,
flying Lancaster AJ-A, heading through flak and machine gun fire towards
the Mohne Dam at precisely 60ft, has just released his cylindrical,
hydrostatically-triggered bouncing bomb – clearly visible against the
huge splash created as it hits the water. The mighty Mohne Dam has but
moments to live.
Eye of the Storm - The
Dambusters by Philip
West Wing
Commander Gibsons aircraft in the foreground and Flt. Lt. Martins in the
distance, both draw flak away from Sqn. Ldr. Youngs Lancaster after it
has dropped its Bouncing Bomb and makes its escape over the Mohne Dam.
Lead by Wing Commander Guy Gibson, 19 Lancasters departed their home
base in three waves, each aircraft armed with a single bouncing bomb
developed by Barnes Wallis. The targets were German dams in the heart of
the industrial Ruhr. The resulting attacks breached the Mohne and Eder
Dams with attempts also on the Sorpe and Schwelme Dams. For his
leadership and courage, Gibson was awarded the Victoria Cross. 34 other
men also received decorations.
Primary Target by Philip
West - Original Sketch. High quality print of the original sketch for Primary Target.
Printed on giclee paper. The paper used is a heavyweight cartridge
type which can only be shipped flat and the print will be delivered to
you double mounted using conservation board.
Operation Chastise - The Dambuster Raid by Barry Price |
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Ivan Berryman - Battle of Britain Art
Artist Ivan Berryman has been producing many pencil drawings depicting scenes from the Battle of Britain. Each of these is signed by one of the pilots who was actually present at the battle, and is often inspired by the events they took part in themselves. Special signed print editions have also been created from existing full colour print editions, with some featuring multiple pilot signatures. You can find all of Ivan's Battle of Britain artwork on his website - www.ivanberryman.com, or see a full list of pencil drawings - updated regularly, in our dedicated section of pencil drawings.
When you go to a product page for an item in our shop, click on the names of the pilots where they are linked in the text for an item to see a profile page for that pilot. Often we include photos of signing sessions along with details of their flying career, and a full list of all items signed by the pilot. |
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Commemorating the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain
We are busy building up a portfolio of many many original pencil drawings which depict events from the Battle of Britain, the famous air battle won by 'the Few' in the summer of 1940. The British and Commonwealth pilots defended the air above Britain and the surrounding seaways from the might of the German Luftwaffe. Greatly outnumbered, the bravery of these young pilots saved the country from invasion, and let Britain survive to go on to defeat Germany. Without that first crucial victory, the outcome of the war could have been so very different. We have been busy arranging signing sessions with the few pilots who fought in that great battle who remain with us to this day. Our newly commissioned pencil drawings are often based on the descriptions of the battle by these great men, and are authenticated by their signatures. We have also had several editions of existing prints signed in full, or have signatures added to parts of existing editions. We have also incoporated signatures of some of the German pilots who also took part in the battle, some of whom went on to become top scoring aces of the war. See our Original Pencil Drawings Section - particularly the section of artists David Pentland and Ivan Berryman. Also, see our New Signature Editions section to see all of our newly signed editions.
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