On this day in history...
On the night of 24 / 25 March 1944 a daring escape took place from Stalag Luft III, a prisoner of war camp holding captured Allied aircrew. The audacious break-out was the largest of its kind during WWII and was forever immortalised by the classic 1963 film 'The Great Escape'!
STALAG LUFT III
Framed Collector's Piece by Richard Taylor with original pencil remarque
Published in 2020, this is one of the last copies available which features an imprint from an ORIGINAL stamp created by the forgers in the escape team AND a sample of sand recovered from the site of ‘Tunnel Harry’!
To make it even more special, we've also included an original pencil DOUBLE REMARQUE within the mount, plus the print has been personally hand signed by actor JOHN LEYTON who played Willie Dickes 'The Tunnel King' in the 1963 film 'The Great Escape'. Find out more HERE!
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TUNNEL HARRY
Framed Collector's Piece by Nicolas Trudgian
We delighted to have ONE COPY ONLY of this detailed study of the construction of Tunnel Harry', the final escape route taken by the PoWs.
Already signed by seven WWII veterans who were directly involved in the events at Stalag Luft III, at a recent event we also had is additionally signed by a famous actor who starred in the 1963 film to create a stunning EIGHT signature piece... find out who signed it HERE!
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THE GREAT ESCAPE
Framed Remarque by Keith Burns
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Keith's atmospheric piece depicts the scene as prisoners attempt to make a stealthy dash to the nearby treeline beyond the perimeter fence, but an eagle-eyed sentry raises the alarm and suddenly chaos reigns at the exit of 'Tunnel Harry'.
Personally signed by actor JOHN LEYTON, this unique copy has been returned to Keith's studio and hand embellished with an original acrylic Remarque in the lower border. Click HERE to find out more!
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PADDY
The life and times of Wing Commander Paddy Barthropp DFC AFC
Specially Remarqued Book by Paddy Barthropp
From his time teaching at the de Havilland School to fighting the Luftwaffe above the skies of Britain, Paddy takes us on a journey through his experiences during and after WWII.
This includes the time he was held captive at Stalag Luft III in 1942, where he attempted to escape! This unique copy is personally signed by the author Wg Cdr PADDY BARTHROPP DFC AFC and features two original drawings by artist Richard Taylor including one of his beloved Spitfire. Find out more HERE!
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