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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!

Moonlight Run (Dambusters) by Ivan Berryman. Moonlight Run (Dambusters) by Ivan Berryman. £95.00
The Night They Broke the Dams by Ivan Berryman. (P)The Night They Broke the Dams by Ivan Berryman. 2 editions available from £24.00
The Dambusters by Ivan Berryman. (P)The Dambusters by Ivan Berryman. 2 editions available from £24.00
Goner 78A - The Dambusters Raid by Tim Fisher (P)Goner 78A - The Dambusters Raid by Tim Fisher. 4 editions available from £79.80
Gibson VC by Graeme Lothian.Gibson VC by Graeme Lothian. 5 editions available from £135.00
The Dambusters by Graeme Lothian. (PC)The Dambusters by Graeme Lothian. 6 editions available from £58.00
The Dambusters by Simon Smith.The Dambusters by Simon Smith. 2 editions available from £135.00
Gibson  by Robert Tomlin. Gibson by Robert Tomlin. £50.00
Third Time Lucky by Ivan Berryman. (PC)Third Time Lucky by Ivan Berryman. 5 editions available from £95.00
Operation Chastise - The Night They Broke the Dams by Ivan Berryman. (PC)Operation Chastise - The Night They Broke the Dams by Ivan Berryman. 5 editions available from £95.00
Primary Target by Philip West. Primary Target by Philip West. £135.00
Homeward Bound by Nicolas Trudgian.Homeward Bound by Nicolas Trudgian. 4 editions available from £125.00
Eye of the Storm - The Dambusters by Philip West.Eye of the Storm - The Dambusters by Philip West. 3 editions available from £95.00
Primary Target by Philip West - Original Sketch. (P)Primary Target by Philip West - Original Sketch. (P) SOLD OUT / SOLD
Breaching the Eder by Simon Smith.Breaching the Eder by Simon Smith. 2 editions available from £95.00
Dambusters Outward Bound by Simon Smith.Dambusters Outward Bound by Simon Smith. 2 editions available from £95.00
Dambusters - The Impossible Mission by Robert Taylor. (D)Dambusters - The Impossible Mission by Robert Taylor. (C) 4 editions available from £
Dambusters - The Morning After by Gerald Coulson.Dambusters - The Morning After by Gerald Coulson. 2 editions available from £135.00
Dambusters - Breaching the Eder Dam by Robert Taylor.Dambusters - Breaching the Eder Dam by Robert Taylor. 5 editions available from £200.00
Dambusters, May 1943 by Peter Read. Dambusters, May 1943 by Peter Read. £45.00
Now They Know We Are Here! by P E Holland. Now They Know We Are Here! by P E Holland. £34.00
Gibson Over the Mohne by Keith Aspinall. Gibson Over the Mohne by Keith Aspinall. £22.00
Tonight We Make History by Keith Aspinall. Tonight We Make History by Keith Aspinall. £18.00
Operation Chastise - The Dambuster Raids by Keith Woodcock. Operation Chastise - The Dambuster Raids by Keith Woodcock. £70.00
Operation Chastise - The Dambuster Raid by Barry Price. Operation Chastise - The Dambuster Raid by Barry Price. £80.00

 

Dam Busters Setting Off by Simon Atack. Dam Busters Setting Off by Simon Atack. £34.00
 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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