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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

Operation Chastise - The Night They Broke the Dams by Ivan Berryman. (PC)Operation Chastise - The Night They Broke the Dams by Ivan Berryman. 7 editions available from £95.00
The Dambusters by Graeme Lothian. (PC)The Dambusters by Graeme Lothian. 7 editions available from £70.00
Goner 78A - The Dambusters Raid by Tim Fisher (P)Goner 78A - The Dambusters Raid by Tim Fisher. (Y) 6 editions available from £78.00
The Legend Lives On by A Bramham. The Legend Lives On by A Bramham. £34.00
Moment of Truth by Ivan Berryman. (P) Moment of Truth by Ivan Berryman. (P) £380.00
En-Route by Anthony Saunders.En-Route by Anthony Saunders. 3 editions available from £85.00
Dam Busters Setting Off by Simon Atack. Dam Busters Setting Off by Simon Atack. £34.00
Legends of the Air by Philip West.Legends of the Air by Philip West. 2 editions available from £135.00
Now They Know We Are Here! by P E Holland. Now They Know We Are Here! by P E Holland. £34.00
Dambusters by Anthony Saunders.Dambusters by Anthony Saunders. 3 editions available from £85.00
Breaching the Dams by Nicolas Trudgian.Breaching the Dams by Nicolas Trudgian. (AP) 3 editions available from £
Target Bearing 270 by Robert Taylor.Target Bearing 270 by Robert Taylor. 3 editions available from £200.00
A Lincolnshire Sunset 1944 by Gerald Coulson.A Lincolnshire Sunset 1944 by Gerald Coulson. 3 editions available from £180.00
GONER 58A - Mohne Dam, Germany, 17th May 1943 by David Pentland.GONER 58A - Mohne Dam, Germany, 17th May 1943 by David Pentland. 6 editions available from £70.00
Enemy Coast Ahead by Simon Atack.Enemy Coast Ahead by Simon Atack. 4 editions available from £85.00
Determined to the Last by Ivan Berryman. (P) Determined to the Last by Ivan Berryman. (P) £800.00
Dambusters Outward Bound by Simon Smith.Dambusters Outward Bound by Simon Smith. 2 editions available from £95.00
Homeward Bound by Nicolas Trudgian. (C)Homeward Bound by Nicolas Trudgian. (Y) 4 editions available from £105.00
Enemy Coast Ahead - The Dambusters by Philip West. (D)Enemy Coast Ahead - The Dambusters by Philip West. 4 editions available from £95.00
Night of Heroes - The Dambusters by Philip West. (D)Night of Heroes - The Dambusters by Philip West. 4 editions available from £95.00
Tractor Girl by David Pentland. (P) Tractor Girl by David Pentland. (P) £425.00
Well on the Way to Make History - the Dambusters by David Pentland. (P)Well on the Way to Make History - the Dambusters by David Pentland. 4 editions available from £70.00
Inbound to Target - The Dambusters by Robert Taylor. (B)Inbound to Target - The Dambusters by Robert Taylor. 2 editions available from £135.00
Dambusters - Moment of Truth by Ivan Berryman.Dambusters - Moment of Truth by Ivan Berryman. 6 editions available from £75.00
The Secret Weapon by David Pentland. (P) The Secret Weapon by David Pentland. (P) £425.00
Summer Harvest by Gerald Coulson.Summer Harvest by Gerald Coulson. 3 editions available from £145.00
Gibson Over the Mohne by Keith Aspinall. Gibson Over the Mohne by Keith Aspinall. £18.00
Bomber Force by Nicolas Trudgian.Bomber Force by Nicolas Trudgian. 3 editions available from £205.00
Topping Up by David Pentland. (P) Topping Up by David Pentland. (P) £425.00
The Hardest Task by Ivan Berryman. (P) The Hardest Task by Ivan Berryman. (P) £380.00
Operation Chastise - The Dambuster Raid by Barry Price. Operation Chastise - The Dambuster Raid by Barry Price. £75.00
Dambusters, May 1943 by Peter Read. Dambusters, May 1943 by Peter Read. £51.00
A Wing and a Prayer by Ivan Berryman. (P) A Wing and a Prayer by Ivan Berryman. (P) £800.00
Gibson  by Robert Tomlin. Gibson by Robert Tomlin. £50.00
Tragedy at the Eder by Ivan Berryman. (P) Tragedy at the Eder by Ivan Berryman. (P) £900.00
No Way Back by Ivan Berryman. (P) No Way Back by Ivan Berryman. (P) £800.00
The One That Broke The Dam by Ivan Berryman.The One That Broke The Dam by Ivan Berryman. 5 editions available from £42.00
The Dambusters by Gerald Coulson. (C)The Dambusters by Gerald Coulson. (B) 2 editions available from £
Operation Chastise - The Dambusters by Philip West. (C)Operation Chastise - The Dambusters by Philip West. 3 editions available from £95.00
Dambusters - The Impossible Mission by Robert Taylor. (D)Dambusters - The Impossible Mission by Robert Taylor. (C) 4 editions available from £
XXZ4 Third Time Lucky by Ivan Berryman. (AP) XXZ4 Third Time Lucky by Ivan Berryman. (AP) £75.00
Dambusters - The Morning After by Gerald Coulson.Dambusters - The Morning After by Gerald Coulson. 2 editions available from £135.00
The Dambusters by Simon Smith (AP)The Dambusters by Simon Smith. 2 editions available from £155.00
Dambusters - The First Wave by Ivan Berryman.Dambusters - The First Wave by Ivan Berryman. 6 editions available from £75.00
Operation Chastise - The Dambuster Raids by Keith Woodcock. Operation Chastise - The Dambuster Raids by Keith Woodcock. £70.00
Target Y The Eder Dam Raid, The Ruhr Valley, 17th May 1942 by David Pentland. (PC)Target Y The Eder Dam Raid, The Ruhr Valley, 17th May 1942 by David Pentland. 5 editions available from £100.00
Sinking the Tirpitz by Nicolas Trudgian. (Y)Sinking the Tirpitz by Nicolas Trudgian. 4 editions available from £140.00
Eye of the Storm - The Dambusters by Philip West.Eye of the Storm - The Dambusters by Philip West. 2 editions available from £95.00
Every Second Counts - The Dambusters by Philip West. (C)Every Second Counts - The Dambusters by Philip West. 3 editions available from £95.00
Tallboy Raid by Keith Aspinall. Tallboy Raid by Keith Aspinall. £18.00
Primary Target by Philip West. Primary Target by Philip West. £135.00
Tonight We Make History by Keith Aspinall. Tonight We Make History by Keith Aspinall. £18.00
Welcome Home by Stephen Brown.Welcome Home by Stephen Brown. 2 editions available from £100.00
The Night They Broke the Dams - Operation Chastise by Ivan Berryman. (P)The Night They Broke the Dams - Operation Chastise by Ivan Berryman. 2 editions available from £26.00
The Sinking of the Tirpitz by Frank Wootton.The Sinking of the Tirpitz by Frank Wootton. 2 editions available from £140.00
Dambusters - Breaching the Eder Dam by Robert Taylor. (C)Dambusters - Breaching the Eder Dam by Robert Taylor. 4 editions available from £200.00
The Dambusters by Ivan Berryman. (P)The Dambusters by Ivan Berryman. 2 editions available from £40.00
Tribute to the 617 Sqn Dambusters Crew of Lancaster AJ-A by David Pentland. (P) Tribute to the 617 Sqn Dambusters Crew of Lancaster AJ-A by David Pentland. (P) £410.00
Third Time Lucky by Ivan Berryman. (PC)Third Time Lucky by Ivan Berryman. 6 editions available from £95.00
Attack on the Sorpe by Ivan Berryman.Attack on the Sorpe by Ivan Berryman. 4 editions available from £80.00
Breaching the Eder by Simon Smith.Breaching the Eder by Simon Smith. 2 editions available from £95.00
Gibson VC by Graeme Lothian.Gibson VC by Graeme Lothian. 5 editions available from £130.00
O Safe Home by Ivan Berryman.O Safe Home by Ivan Berryman. 5 editions available from £42.00
Dambusters by Robert Taylor. (B)Dambusters by Robert Taylor. 1 editions available from £
Moonlight Run (Dambusters) by Ivan Berryman. (Y)Moonlight Run (Dambusters) by Ivan Berryman. 2 editions available from £95.00

 

Primary Target by Philip West - Original Sketch. (P)Primary Target by Philip West - Original Sketch. (P) SOLD OUT / SOLD

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.

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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ARTIST
Featured Artist - Anthony Gibbs



Anthony Gibbs was born in 1951 in Birmingham. He went to Bourneville School of Art for one year, but is mostly self-taught. His first one man show was in 1976 at the Colmore Galleries, with further one man exhibitions at this venue following, in 1977, 1978, 1981, 1983, 1988 and 1991. Anthony Gibbs had a one man exhibition Nature In Art at Wallsworth Hall, Gloucestershire in 2000. His first limited edition print released February 1988 - White Tigers Ever Watchful – was an edition of 1550, the largest edition of a limited print by Solomon and Whitehead at the time, and the largest order from the from the USA (650) they have ever had. He went to Kenya for the first time in February 1989, and is a member of the Society of Animal Artists in New York, The Woodland Trust. He won the Peoples Choice Award on a national tour exhibition of the USA in 1992 and 1993, with the Society of Animal Artists. Anthony Gibbs was awarded the Award of Excellence Medal from the Society in 1997 and 2001. He has exhibited at numerous venues across the USA with the Society of Animal Artists and also across Britain – exhibitions including the Mall Galleries, Nature In Art, Wildfowl And Wetlands Trust, London. He has sold work through both Christies and Sotherbys. Anthony Gibbs went to the Yellowstone National Park and Tetons National Park to study the wildlife and habitat in the U.S.A. in 2003.

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