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Aviation prints of 617 Lancaster Squadron of the Royal Air Force. Avro Lancaster's of No.617 Squadron, the famous Dambuster squadron, in aviation art prints as part of the Royal Air Force squadron's history in aviation art. 627 Squadron Lancaster prints available only direct from Cranston Fine Arts or our websites

Moonlight Run (Dambusters) by Ivan Berryman  In one of the finest portrayals of the Avro Lancaster, "Moonlight Run" depicts the aircraft of Fl. Lt. "Mickey" Martin (ED909 AJ-P) at the moment of release of the Wallace Bomb during the Dams raid on the Ruhr in 1943. With only the gentlest of moonlight rippling over the dark water of the Mohne, this dramatic picture plays homage to the impossible low altitudes and high speeds that were necessary to complete successfully their heroic mission. A stark and refreshing treatment of a subject at the hearts of all aviation historians.

Gibson VC by Graeme Lothian  The night of the 16th May 1943 saw 19 modified Lancasters of the specially formed 617 squadron set out to breach the Ennepe, Eder, Mohne and Sorpe dams in Westphalia, Germany. The mission was led by Wing Commander Guy 

Dam Busters Setting Off by Simon Atack.

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Dam Busters Setting Off by Simon Atack.

Open edition. Image size 16 inches x 24 inches (41cm x 61cm). Price £34.00

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Target Heading by Simon Atack.

Target Heading by Simon Atack.

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Leutnant Hermann Becker by Ivan Berryman.

Leutnant Hermann Becker by Ivan Berryman.

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Moonlight Run (Dambusters) by Ivan Berryman.

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Moonlight Run (Dambusters) by Ivan Berryman.

In one of the finest portrayals of the Avro Lancaster, Moonlight Run depicts the aircraft of Fl. Lt. Mickey Martin (ED909 AJ-P) at the moment of release of the Wallace Bomb during the Dams raid on the Ruhr in 1943. With only the gentlest of moonlight rippling over the dark water of the Mohne, this dramatic picture plays homage to the impossible low altitudes and high speeds that were necessary to complete successfully their heroic mission. A stark and refreshing treatment of a subject at the hearts of all aviation historians.

Signed limited edition of 400 prints. Image size 23 inches x 14 inches (58cm x 36cm). Price £95.00

ITEM CODE B0021

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Legends of the Air by Philip West. (AP)

Legends of the Air by Philip West. (AP)

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Eye of the Storm - The Dambusters by Philip West.

Eye of the Storm - The Dambusters by Philip West.

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Gibson VC by Graeme Lothian.

The night of the 16th May 1943 saw 19 modified Lancasters of the specially formed 617 squadron set out to breach the Ennepe, Eder, Mohne and Sorpe dams in Westphalia, Germany. The mission was led by Wing Commander Guy Gibson DSO, DFC. Gibsons Lancaster can be seen in the foreground with lights full on to draw enemy fire, as is Mick Martins Lancaster on the far side protecting Dinghy Young, who has dropped his bouncing bomb and is flying through a hail of defensive gunfire. He scored a direct hit, and his was the decisive bomb that breached the Mohne Dam. Of the 19 Lancasters who set out, 5 received damage from enemy defences, 6 returned unscathed and 8 failed to return. Operation Chastise was a huge success especially for the countries morale. 58 decorations were awarded for the raid including a Victoria Cross for Gibson. The squadron were known thereafter as the Dambusters.

Signed limited edition of 200 giclee paper prints. Image size 25 inches x 14 inches (64cm x 36cm). Price £135.00


Limited edition of 50 giclee paper artist proofs. Image size 30 inches x 18 inches (76cm x 46cm). Price £180.00


Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 36 inches x 20 inches (91cm x 51cm). Price £590.00


Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 17 inches (76cm x 43cm). Price £460.00


Original painting by Graeme Lothian. Image size 30 inches x 18 inches (76cm x 46cm). Price £2500.00

ITEM CODE DHM1226

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Nine O Nine by Philip West.

Nine O Nine by Philip West.

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Eagle Force by Robert Taylor.

Eagle Force by Robert Taylor.

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A Lincolnshire Sunset 1944 by Gerald Coulson.

The Avro Lancaster was possibly the most versatile and successful bomber aircraft ever and certainly became the backbone of RAF Bomber Command during WWII. Being able to deliver a greater payload than any other aircraft of The War, the Lancaster was involved in nearly every night bombing raid on Europe and undertook some of the most famous bombing missions in History. Of all the crews of RAF Bomber Command 617 Squadron are perhaps the best known. Famed for their expertise in precision bombing they took part in some of the most daring raids of the War. Many of the crews such as Guy Gibson, Leonard Cheshire and Bill Reid became household names and their exploits are well documented. This superb painting by Gerald Coulson is a tribute to all those crews who flew with Bomber Command. Each print is personally signed by prominent crew who flew with 617 Squadron during WWII. Coulsons painting captures the moment perfectly. As the sun is setting in the early part of 1944 over their Lincolnshire airfield , groundcrews make final preparations to the Lancasters of 617 Squadron. Beneath the mighty aircraft crews ready themselves for a long , gruelling night operation over occupied Europe.

Signed limited edition of 500 prints. Image size 24 inches x 17 inches (61cm x 43cm). Price £180.00

Signed by Flight Lieutenant J Castagnola DSO DFC, Squadron Leader Malcolm Mac Hamilton DFC*, Flt Lieutenant Bob Knights DSO, DFC, Flight Lieutenant Fred Watts DFC and Squadron Leader Tony Iveson DFC.


Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 24 inches x 17 inches (61cm x 43cm). Price £295.00

Signed by Flight Lieutenant J Castagnola DSO DFC, Squadron Leader Malcolm Mac Hamilton DFC*, Flt Lieutenant Bob Knights DSO, DFC, Flight Lieutenant Fred Watts DFC, Squadron Leader Tony Iveson DFC, Squadron Leader George L. Johnson DFM, Sergeant Raymond E. Grayston, Flight Lieutenant Edward Johnson DFC and Flight Lieutenant George Chalmers DFC DFM.


Limited edition of 10 giclee canvas prints. Image size 24 inches x 17 inches (61cm x 43cm). Price £495.00

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The Biff Boys by Robert Taylor.

The Biff Boys by Robert Taylor.

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Robert Taylor Aviation Prints - Hurricane Pack

Robert Taylor Aviation Prints - Hurricane Pack

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Legends of the Air by Philip West.

Probably the most famous RAF Squadron in history, mainly due to the audacious Dambuster raid in 1943. Other notably successful missions flying their Avro Lancaster bombers included precision raids on the mighty German battleship Tirpitz, U-boat pens, railways, V-weapons sites, canals and bridges. Through their skill and bravery 617 Sqn. crews received many high honours including V.Cs for Wing Commander Guy Gibson and Wing Commander Leonard Cheshire.

Signed limited edition of 150 prints. Paper size 28 inches x 16 inches (71cm x 41cm). Price £135.00

Signed by at least two 617 Sqn. pilots and four other 617 aircrew.


Limited edition of 50 Artist Proofs, Paper size 28 inches x 16 inches (71cm x 41cm). Price £150.00

Signed by at least two 617 Sqn. pilots, four other 617 aircrew, Wing Commander W. Tait DSO*** DFC* and Sqn Ldr. Tony Iveson DFC.


ITEM CODE DHM2316

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Robert Taylor Aviation Prints - Hurricane Pack

Robert Taylor Aviation Prints - Hurricane Pack

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Eagle Force by Robert Taylor.

Eagle Force by Robert Taylor.

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Dambusters, May 1943 by Peter Read.

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Dambusters, May 1943 by Peter Read.

Standing in front of their Lancaster from left to right: David Shannon DSO, DFC (pilot) JAck Buckley, DFC (Rear Gunner) Guy Gibson, VC, DSO, DFC (CO of 617 Squadron) Brian Jagger, DFM (Front Gunner) Len Sumpter, DFC, DFM (Bomb-aimer)

Image size 26 inches x 15 inches (66cm x 38cm) . Price £45.00

ITEM CODE DHM9007

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Remember that you are Scottish! Aubers Ridge, 9th May 1915 by Jason Askew.

Remember that you are Scottish! Aubers Ridge, 9th May 1915 by Jason Askew.

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The Biff Boys by Robert Taylor. (AP)

The Biff Boys by Robert Taylor. (AP)

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The Legend Lives On by A Bramham.

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The Legend Lives On by A Bramham.

50th Anniversary tribute to 617 Squadron, published in 1983.

Image size 26 inches x 16 inches (66cm x 41cm) . Price £34.00

ITEM CODE DHM9008

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Flight Lieutenant Rutland and Assistant Paymaster Trewin Locate the German Fleet at Jutland, 31st May, 1916 by Ivan Berryman.

Flight Lieutenant Rutland and Assistant Paymaster Trewin Locate the German Fleet at Jutland, 31st May, 1916 by Ivan Berryman.

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Channel Dash Heroes by Philip West.

Channel Dash Heroes by Philip West.

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Target Bearing 270 by Robert Taylor.

At sunrise on 12 November, 1944, led by Wing Commander James Tait, Lancasters of 617 Squadron RAF prepare to make their bombing run on the German battleship Tirpitz, lying in the Norwegian fjord at Tromso.

Signed limited edition of 400 prints, with four signatures. Paper size 30 inches x 24 inches (76cm x 61cm). Price £200.00

Signed by Flying Officer C B R Fish, Squadron Leader Tony Iveson DFC, Flt Lieutenant Bob Knights DSO, DFC and Squadron Leader E A Wass AE.


Limited edition of artist proofs. Paper size 30 inches x 24 inches (76cm x 61cm). Price £325.00

Signed by Flying Officer C B R Fish, Squadron Leader Tony Iveson DFC, Flt Lieutenant Bob Knights DSO, DFC and Squadron Leader E A Wass AE.


Signed limited edition of 100 prints, with twenty-five signatures. Paper size 30 inches x 24 inches (76cm x 61cm). Price £495.00

Signed by Warrant Officer B Burnett, Flight Lieutenant J Castagnola DSO DFC, Warrant Officer A W Cherrington, Flight Lieutenant D Cooper, Squadron Leader Lawrence Curtis DFC*, Squadron Leader L S Benny Goodman, Flight Lieutenant S V Grimes, Squadron Leader Mac Hamilton DFC*, Flight Lieutenant F E Howkins, Warrant Officer H Johnson DFM, Flying Officer A K Johnstone, Flying Officer B F Kent DFC, Flying Officer A J Lammas, Wing Commander G Mackie, Flight Lieutenant A M McKie, Warrant Officer J D Phillips, Flight Lieutenant H J Riding, Flying Officer J Soilleux, Group Captain J B Tait DSO*** DFC* ADC, Flight Lieutenant Fred Watts DFC and Warrant Officer F L Tilley.

ITEM CODE DHM2305

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Nine O Nine by Philip West.

Nine O Nine by Philip West.

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Eagle Force by Robert Taylor.

Eagle Force by Robert Taylor.

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Tallboy Raid by Keith Aspinall.

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Tallboy Raid by Keith Aspinall.

Open edition print. Image size 14.5 inches x 9.5 inches (37cm x 24cm). Price £16.00

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Kapitanleutnant zur See Friedrich Christiansen by Ivan Berryman.

Kapitanleutnant zur See Friedrich Christiansen by Ivan Berryman.

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Cameron Highlanders Capture a German Force on the Yser by Jason Askew.

Cameron Highlanders Capture a German Force on the Yser by Jason Askew.

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The Sinking of the Tirpitz by Frank Wootton.

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The Sinking of the Tirpitz by Frank Wootton.

Signed limited edition of 850 prints. Image size 16 inches x 24 inches (41cm x 61cm). Price £140.00


Signed limited edition of 100 prints. Image size 16.5 inches x 24 inches (42cm x 61cm). Price £150.00

Signed by Group Captain J B Tait DSO*** DFC* ADC, Flt Lieutenant Bob Knights DSO, DFC, Squadron Leader Tony Iveson DFC, Flight Liutenant M B Flatman, Flight Lieutenant Fred Watts DFC, Flight Lieutenant J Castagnola DSO DFC, Flying Officer B F Kent DFC, Flying Officer A J Lammas, Warrant Officer F L Tilley and Flying Officer C B R Fish.

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Thermopylae 480BC, Spartan and Thespaian Hoplites. By Chris Collingwood. (PC)

Thermopylae 480BC, Spartan and Thespaian Hoplites. By Chris Collingwood. (PC)

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Robert Taylor Aviation Prints - Hurricane Pack

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Sinking the Tirpitz by Nicolas Trudgian.

Throughout four long years of war Allied air and naval forces endeavoured to sink the German battleship Tirpitz. The mighty warship was a constant threat to Allied shipping, even while lying at anchor in her lair among the fjords of Norway. Her very presence demanded constant attention and hampered all naval decision making till she was sunk at the end of 1944. Without so much as weighing anchor, Tirpitz could disrupt the north Atlantic convoys by tying up urgently needed escort vessels in readiness in case she made a run for the open sea. Churchill was exasperated and called upon RAF Bomber Command to make a decisive bid to finish her off once and for all. On November 12, 1944 Lancasters of Number 9 and 617 Squadrons set forth towards the Norwegian fjord of Tromso where Tirpitz lay at anchor surrounded by a web of protective submarine nets. Armed with the 12,000lb Tallboy bomb devised by Barnes Wallis, the Lancaster crews arrived in clear skies overhead the fjord to see the great battleship sharply contrasted against the still deep waters some 10,000ft below. As flak from the ships heavy armament burst all around them, one by one the 31 Lancasters rolled in for the attack. In a matter of three minutes the devastating aerial bombardment was completed, and eleven minutes later, her port side ripped open, the Tirpitz capsized and sank. The Coup de Grace was complete.

Signed limited edition of 550 prints. Paper size 28 inches x 19 inches (72cm x 48cm). Price £140.00

Signed by Group Captain J B Tait, Squadron Leader Tony Iveson and Leutnant Zur See Willibald Volsing, in addition ot the artist.


Limited edition of artist proofs. Paper size 28 inches x 19 inches (72cm x 48cm). Price £220.00

Signed by Group Captain J B Tait, Squadron Leader Tony Iveson and Leutnant Zur See Willibald Volsing, in addition ot the artist.


Limited edition of 50 publishers proofs. Paper size 28 inches x 19 inches (72cm x 48cm). Price £190.00

Signed by Group Captain J B Tait, Squadron Leader Tony Iveson and Leutnant Zur See Willibald Volsing, in addition ot the artist.

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Enemy Coast Ahead - The Dambusters by Philip West. (AP)

Enemy Coast Ahead - The Dambusters by Philip West. (AP)

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Summer Harvest by Gerald Coulson.

Summer Harvest by Gerald Coulson.

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Welcome Home by Stephen Brown.

A flak-damaged Lancaster of 617 Squadron struggles across the airfield perimeter as it returns to base after a precision raid over enemy territory. After writing a new chapter in aviation history with the famous Dams Raid of May 1943, 617 Squadron went on to execute many more daring operations including the sinking of the Tirpitz. Often flying specially modified Lancasters with enlarged bomb bay doors to accommodate the huge 12,000lb Tallboy, they specialised in high value precision targets such as canals, tunnels and U-Boat pens.

Signed limited edition of 225 prints. Image size 28 inches x 20 inches (71cm x 51cm). Price £90.00


Limited edition of 25 artist proofs. Image size 28 inches x 20 inches (71cm x 51cm). Price £135.00


Limited edition of 25 remarques. Image size 28 inches x 20 inches (71cm x 51cm). Price £250.00

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Moonlight Run (Dambusters) by Ivan Berryman.

Moonlight Run (Dambusters) by Ivan Berryman.

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Remember that you are Scottish! Aubers Ridge, 9th May 1915 by Jason Askew.

Remember that you are Scottish! Aubers Ridge, 9th May 1915 by Jason Askew.

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Bomber Force by Nicolas Trudgian.

The tension is electric; slowly they climb to circle the airfield while the entire squadron gets airborne. Below, the countryside reverberates with the sound of roaring Merlin engines. RAF Lancaster bombers of 617 Squadron.

Signed limited edition of 500 prints. Paper size 31 inches x 24 inches (79cm x 61cm). Price £205.00

Signed by Group Captain Roy D Max, Squadron Leader Malcom Hamilton, Flight Lieutenant R E Knights and Squadron Leader T Kearns, in addition to the artist.


Limited edition of artist proofs. Paper size 31 inches x 24 inches (79cm x 61cm). Price £265.00

Signed by Group Captain Roy D Max, Squadron Leader Malcom Hamilton, Flight Lieutenant R E Knights and Squadron Leader T Kearns, in addition to the artist.


Limited edition of publishers proofs. Paper size 31 inches x 24 inches (79cm x 61cm). Price £240.00

Signed by Group Captain Roy D Max, Squadron Leader Malcom Hamilton, Flight Lieutenant R E Knights and Squadron Leader T Kearns, in addition to the artist.

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Dambusters - Breaching the Eder Dam by Robert Taylor.

Dambusters - Breaching the Eder Dam by Robert Taylor.

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Nine O Nine by Philip West.

Nine O Nine by Philip West.

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 A Lincolnshire Sunset 1944 by Gerald Coulson As the sun is setting in the early part of 1944 over their Lincolnshire airfield, the ground crews make final preparations to the Lancasters' of 617 squadron. Beneath the aircraft crews ready themselves for long, gruelling night operation over occupied Europe.  Produced to help raise funds for the RAF Benevolent Fund this superb new edition is a tribute to all those who flew with RAF Bomber Command. Each print is personally signed by prominent aircrew all of whom flew with 617 squadron during WWII. This is the first edition in a trilogy to be released this year.

 The Avro Lancaster was possibly the most versatile and successful bomber aircraft ever and certainly became the backbone of RAF Bomber Command during WWII. Being able to deliver a greater payload than any other aircraft of the War; the Lancaster took part in nearly every night bombing raid on Europe and crews would operate whenever there was a possibility of reaching their target. Indeed the unrelenting determination and courage of these men paved the way for the ultimate liberation of Europe.

Of all the crews of RAF Bomber Command 617 Squadron are perhaps the best known. Famed for their expertise in precision bombing and utilising many of the developments of Barnes Wallis, they took part in some of the most famous and daring operations of the war - the sinking of the Tirpitz and the legendary attack on the Ruhr Dams are just two of the many successes that the squadron were involved in. Many of the crews themselves such as Guy Gibson, Leonard Cheshire and Bill Reid became household names and their exploits are well documented.

Legends of the Air by Philip West.  Probably the most famous RAF Squadron in history, mainly due to the audacious Dambuster raid in 1943. Other notably successful missions flying their Avro Lancaster bombers included precision raids on the mighty German battleship Tirpitz, U-boat pens, railways, V-weapons sites, canals and bridges. Through their skill and bravery 617 Sqn. crews received many high honours including V.Cs for Wing Commander Guy Gibson and Wing Commander Leonard Cheshire.

Dambusters, May 1943 by Peter Read  Standing in front of their Lancaster from left to right: David Shannon DSO, DFC (pilot). JAck Buckley, DFC (Rear Gunner). Guy Gibson, VC, DSO, DFC (CO of 617 Squadron). Brian Jagger, DFM (Front Gunner). Len Sumpter, DFC, DFM (Bomb-aimer).

Sinking the German battleship Tirpitz. This daring raid by 617 and 9 squadron. in aviation art prints. by top aviation artists.

After several unsuccessful attempts to sink the German battleship Tirpitz, on 12 November 1944, the royal Air Force set about finishing the job.  Flying the outward leg of the mission circuitously and at low level to avoid radar detection, Lancasters of 9 and 617 Squadrons effected complete surprise, approaching the Norwegian fjord at tromso from the east.  Climbing to 12,000 feet as they assembled for the target run, each Lancaster was armed with a single 12,000lb "Tallboy" bomb, the most powerful armour piercing ordnance of world war Two.  Flying through a heavy barrage of anti-aircraft fire, one by one each Lancaster released its deadly cargo, the bomber stream taking just three minutes to thunder through the target area.  It was all over; a direct hit left Tirpitz a sinking wreck, her side ripped open by the devastating blast.  Eleven minutes later she capsized and slid into the icy waters of Tromso fjord.  

Target Bearing 270º by Robert Taylor  Latest release by Robert Taylor commemorating the 60th anniversary of the sinking of the Tirpitz   After several unsuccessful attempts to sink the German battleship Tirpitz, on 12 November 1944, the royal Air Force set about finishing the job.  Flying the outward leg of the mission circuitously and at low level to avoid radar detection, Lancasters of 9 and 617 Squadrons effected complete surprise, approaching the Norwegian fjord at tromso from the east.  Climbing to 12,000 feet as they assembled for the target run, each Lancaster was armed with a single 12,000lb "Tallboy" bomb, the most powerful armour piercing ordnance of world war Two.  Flying through a heavy barrage of anti-aircraft fire, one by one each Lancaster released its deadly cargo, the bomber stream taking just three minutes to thunder through the target area.  It was all over; a direct hit left Tirpitz a sinking wreck, her side ripped open by the devastating blast.  Eleven minutes later she capsized and slid into the icy waters of Tromso fjord.  

Tallboy Raid by Keith Aspinall  Lancaster bombers  of  617 squadron escorted by Spitfires 

The Sinking of the Tirpitz by Frank Wootton  Also signed by five 617 squadron Aircraft captains on the raid including Group Captain "Willie" Tait DSO, DFC, ADC.

Sinking the Tirpitz by Nicholas Trudgian  Signed by Tony Iveson, Willie Tait, Willibald Völsing.

Welcome Home by Stephen Brown  A flak-damaged Lancaster of 617 Squadron struggles across the airfield perimeter as it returns to base after a precision raid over enemy territory.  After writing a new chapter in aviation history with the famous Dams Raid of May 1943, 617 Squadron went on to execute many more daring operations including the sinking of the Tirpitz.  Often flying specially modified Lancasters with enlarged bomb bay doors to accommodate the huge 12,000lb Tallboy, they specialised in high value precision targets such as canals, tunnels and U-Boat pens.

Bomber Force by Nicholas Trudgian   Signed by Malcolm Hamilton, Terry Kearns, bob Knights and Roy Max. 

 

 

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