BREACHING THE DAM - Original Oil on Canvas

by Nicolas Trudgian

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Original painting $17450.00
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On the night of 16th May 1943, a small force of 19 Lancaster bombers from 617 Sqn set forth from RAF Scampton to embark on a mission that would live on in the history books for eternity. Under the command of Wing Commander Guy Gibson they achieved what Bomber Command supremo, Arthur Harris, had earlier described as impossible: They breached the mighty dams in Westphalia, causing massive disruption to industry and the re-deployment of troops and workers.

Recreating events on the night of the raid, this stunning original painting by Nicolas Trudgian depicts a pivotal moment as Guy Gibson's Lancaster skims the dam’s flak tower whilst attacking the Möhne.

✅We are delighted that 'BREACHING THE DAM' is now AVAILABLE to view or purchase from the Steventon Gallery, after being locked away in a private collection for many years - now ready for a new home!

Bespoke framing options & fully-insured worldwide shipping available. 📩 Contact us for further enquiries.

Additionally signed on the reverse by FIVE highly-regarded Dambuster aircrew:

  • Flight Lieutenant Edward Johnson DFC
  • Sergeant Ray Grayston
  • Flight Lieutenant George Chalmers DFC DFM
  • Sergeant Douglas Webb DFM
  • Sergeant Dudley Heal DFM
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