VC Tribute
Commemorating those who were awarded the Victoria Cross...
The Victoria Cross - the highest award in the British honours system
Awarded for:
'... most conspicuous bravery, or some daring or pre-eminent act of valour or self-sacrifice, or extreme devotion to duty in the presence of the enemy'
- UK Ministry of Defence
Over the years we've had the privilege of meeting several recipients of the VC. Here's just a small selection of pieces commemorating these brave men...
BAREFOOT SOLDIER
Signed Book by Johnson Beharry VC
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On 18 March 2005, Johnson Beharry, a Private with the 1st Battalion Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment, received Britain's highest award for gallantry. He became the first living recipient of the Victoria Cross for nearly forty years.
We're delighted to have in stock THREE copies of this gripping autobiographical book, each signed by the author Colour Sergeant JOHNSON BEHARRY VC
We also have ONE completely unique copy available...
Making this copy even more special, we've also included a specially-created presentation mount to include the original signatures of a further four VC recipients, creating a unique FIVE signature piece...
Find out who signed it HERE!
DEVOTION TO DUTY
Matted Limited Edition Print by Richard Taylor
Flown by Flt Lt Bill Reid a Lancaster from 61 Sqn, heavily damaged by German night-fighter attacks, heads to Dusseldorf during a bombing mission on the night of 3 November 1943. Although badly wounded, pilot Bill Reid and his crew pressed on to bomb their target before returning home. For his courage and devotion to duty Reid was awarded the Victoria Cross.
This popular piece is signed by a WWII Flight Engineer who served on Lancasters and matted to include a photograph and the original autograph of the legendary Pilot depicted; Flight Lieutenant BILL REID VC.
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MOSQUITOS AT DUSK
Framed Collector's Piece by Gerald Coulson
As the dark shadows of dusk settle over the airfield, the crews of a de Havilland Mosquito squadron gather at their dispersal points to make final preparations for the night’s operation.
This VC Edition print is issued with a matching-numbered companion print titled MOONLIGHT and the pair are personally signed by no less than seven Mosquito aircrew and conservation mounted to include the original autograph of VC recipient Group Captain LEONARD CHESHIRE VC OM DSO** DFC*
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HOME AGAIN ENGLAND
Framed Collector's Piece by Robert Taylor
APRIL 1945: A battle-weary Lancaster limps home along the Norfolk coast with its outer starboard engine out of action following one of Bomber Command’s last daylight operations of the war. Luckily a group of Mk.XIV Spitfires is on hand to provide close escort and will see the bomber safely back to base.
In recognition of the role played by these two legendary aircraft and the men who flew them, this striking Collector's Edition print is signed by FOUR famous WWII pilots of RAF Bomber and Fighter Command including VC recipient Flight Lieutenant BILL REID VC.
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MOSQUITO INTO ATTACK
Limited Edition Print by Robert Taylor
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Leonard Cheshire VC was recognised as one of the most outstanding RAF Bomber Command pilots of all time. He devised the 'master bomber' technique - flying low over the target marking with flares, allowing the main force to pinpoint the target in the darkness. Cheshire flew over 100 operational missions and was awarded the Victoria Cross for his supreme courage.
This famous print dates back to the 1980s and we're delighted to have a very small quantity in MINT condition that were personally signed at the time of release by legendary aviator and VC recipient; Group Captain LEONARD CHESHIRE VC OM DSO** DFC*
Find out more HERE!
TOWARDS NIGHT'S DARKNESS
Framed Collector's Piece by Robert Taylor
As the setting sun casts a golden glow, a group of Lancasters from 576 Squadron form up after departing from their Lincolnshire base at the start of a raid into Germany in late 1944. The lead aircraft UL-I (LM227) was one of only a handful of Lancasters to complete 100 operational sorties.
As a lasting tribute to all those who flew with Bomber Command, our expert team have framed this Collector's Edition print to include an original fragment of Lancaster, reproduction RAF wings, a miniature VC, a photo and the original signature of recipient Flight Lieutenant BILL REID VC
Click HERE to find out more about this tribute to Bomber Command.
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