The Dambusters
As we approach the anniversary of the Dambusters Raid, we're proud to feature these memorable pieces...
Mounted Collector's Pieces...
BOMBING UP TOMMY
by Richard Taylor
Operation Chastise – the famous attacks on the great dams of the Ruhr valley by the Lancasters of 617 Sqn are known as perhaps the most daring precision air raid in history. As a fitting tribute, Richard's outstanding piece depicts the scene just a few hours before departure, on the afternoon of 16 May 1943 at RAF Scampton as the hardworking ground crews of 617 Sqn ready their aircraft in preparation for the raid.
Later that night, after nine aborted attempts, Bomb Aimer George ‘Johnny’ Johnson released their bomb on target, scoring a direct hit on the Sorpe Dam at 00.46 hrs, 17 May 1943. Originally published signed only by the artist, this memorable collector's piece has been conservation mounted to include a photograph and the original autograph of an iconic Dambuster:
- Sqn Ldr GEORGE ‘JOHNNY’ JOHNSON MBE DFM - Bomb Aimer on Lancaster AJ-T 'Tommy' depicted in Richard's piece.
Conservation matted and ready to frame! CLICK HERE for more details.
AWAITING THE CALL
by Robert Taylor
At 20.30 hrs a modified Lancaster with its massive ‘bouncing bomb’ clearly visible, stands at dispersal at RAF Scampton while her crew await the call to embark on this most daring mission.
Robert perfectly captures the tense atmosphere in preparation for the raid, proving once again his position as the world’s most collected aviation artist. This superb piece acts as a lasting tribute to all those who took part in the raid and it’s therefore fitting that three Dambuster veterans have signed the print:
- Sqn Ldr LES MUNRO (Pilot of Lancaster AJ-W)
- Cpl MAUREEN STEVENS (R/T Operator at RAF Scampton)
- Sqn Ldr GEORGE ‘JOHNNY’ JOHNSON (Bomb Aimer on Lancaster AJ-T)
Conservation matted and ready to frame! CLICK HERE for more details.
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The latest original work now available...
FINAL PREPARATIONS
by Keith Burns
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On the evening of 16 May 1943 Flt Lt Joe McCarthy and the crew of Lancaster AJ-T await to embark their aircraft prior to departure from RAF Scampton as part of Operation Chastise. Shortly after midnight McCarthy and his crew reached their destination – the Sorpe dam – where they scored a direct hit on target.
Using his superb technical ability to capture the mood of the scene, this moving painting has been completed on archival art card and measures an impressive 32 ¼” wide x 10 ¾” high.
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Memorable Book & Signed Photo...
THE LAST BRITISH DAMBUSTER
The remarkable book by the legendary Dambuster George 'Johnny' Johnson MBE DFM
In this superb book Johnny relives every moment of that fateful night with unique wit and insight. Johnny's story is like no other. We're delighted to have a limited number of copies available which are personally autographed by the author: Sqn Ldr GEORGE ‘JOHNNY’ JOHNSON MBE DFM
