Matted Dambuster Pieces
Continuing our countdown to the anniversary of Operation Chastise, today we're featuring these matted collector's pieces that are all IN STOCK ready for framing or immediate shipping...
DAMBUSTERS - GONER-58A
Collector's Edition by Robert Taylor
With two attacks already made, Flight Lieutenant Mick Martin, flying AJ-P, releases his Upkeep while Guy Gibson in Lancaster AJ-G flies off his starboard beam in an attempt to draw some of the enemy flak. It was unsuccessful; his radio operator tapping out ‘Goner-5-8-A’ (the code for - ‘Special weapon released') 'exploded 50 yards from target’ – ‘no apparent breach’ – ‘target A’.
Find out more about the piece and the eight signatures it features.. HERE!
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FINAL MOMENTS AT SCAMPTON
Collector's Edition by Richard Taylor
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A group of specially-modified Lancasters from the newly-formed 617 Squadron, each carrying an 'Upkeep' bouncing bomb, taxi prior to their departure from RAF Scampton as part of Operation Chastise.
Find out more about Richard's piece HERE
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THE DAMBUSTERS - INBOUND TO TARGET
Matted Limited Edition by Robert Taylor
Flight Lieutenant Mick Martin, in company with Flight Lieutenant John Hopgood in the distance, follows one of the many canals of Holland, wingtips barely missing the sails of the windmills, en-route to the Möhne Dam on the night of 16/17 May 1943.
Find out more HERE!
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BOMBING UP TOMMY
Matted Limited Edition by Richard Taylor
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Just a few hours before departure, on the afternoon of 16 May 1943, hardworking ground crews of 617 Sqn ready their aircraft at RAF Scampton in preparation for the raid. In the foreground Lancaster AJ-T 'Tommy’ is loaded with Barnes Wallis’ ingenious ‘Upkeep’ bomb.
Find out more about this historic print HERE!
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AWAITING THE CALL
Matted Limited Edition 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.
Find out more about this piece HERE!
