FINAL BRIEFING The Dambusters 70th Anniversary Portfolio

by Anthony Saunders

Editions Edition Size US($) QTY
Limited edition 350 $145.00
Artist proof 25 $210.00
Remarques 25 $450.00
Double remarques 10 $715.00
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RAF Scampton - 16 May 1943 20.55hrs

Everyone at Scampton suspected that something big was about to happen. The crews of the recently formed 617 Squadron, hand-picked by their CO Wing Commander Guy Gibson, had been training hard for weeks and the rumour on the grapevine suggested it might be the Tirpitz they were after. But then, late in the afternoon of 16 May 1943 came the call over the station tannoy that they had all been waiting for: "All crews of 617 Squadron to report to the briefing room - immediately."

The buzz of excited conversation dropped into silence as Gibson addressed them, and the secret was shared: their small force was about to attack the major dams of western Germany. It was what they had been waiting for and they would go that night.

As the sun’s rays fade fast, it is the signal to start the engines and Guy Gibson readies his crew to climb inside their waiting Lancaster - AJ-G 'George'.

Released as part of The Dambusters 70th Anniversary Portfolio to commemorate this historic event, Anthony’s atmospheric piece is available individually or as a pair with THE BREACH.

The Signatures

Every print in all of the editions has been hand numbered and personally signed by the artist as well as a veteran who served on that historic night in 1943:

  • Corporal Maureen Stevens
Media:
Lithograph
Size:
26.5 x 19.5 inches
Release Date:
4/2013

Editions that feature original and unique artwork, such as Remarque, Tribute and matted editions, are specifically hand-crafted to order. As a result, our normal delivery policies do not apply to these items but we’ll be sure to update you as soon as your drawing is complete. If you have any particular request for your remarque drawing – such as specific aircraft markings – please ask when placing your order and we will do our best to accommodate.

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