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Pack 557. Pack of two Dambuster art prints by Tim Fisher and Philip West.
PCK0557. Pack of two No.617 Squadron aviation art prints by Tim Fisher and Philip West, depicting Lancaster bombers on the Dambuster raid. Aviation Print Pack.
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DHM1128. 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 Gibsons 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) Youngs aircraft was lost with all lives on its return to Scampton possibly around 02.58 near Castricum-ann-Zee, north of Ijmuiden. Signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 17 inches (64cm x 43cm)
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DHM2643. Enemy Coast Ahead - The Dambusters by Philip West. Lancasters of 617 Squadron, led by Wing Commander Guy Gibson begin their low level cross channel dash towards the enemy coast on the way to the heart of the Ruhr. The aircraft were arranged in three waves. The first wave comprised three groups of three aircraft at 10 minute intervals and headed towards the Mohne, Sorpe and Eder dams. The second wave of five Lancasters headed direct to the Sorpe whilst the third wave of five, would act as backup. Eight Lancasters failed to return from the raids, a high cost indeed, but the courage and determination displayed by the crews were in the best tradition of the RAF. Signed by Squadron Leader George L. Johnson DFM. Signed limited edition of 125 prints. (Last 2 remaining of this sold out edition.) Paper size 28 inches x 19 inches (71cm x 48cm)
Website Price: £ 220.00
To purchase these prints individually at their normal retail price would cost £375.00 . By buying them together in this special pack, you save £155
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