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History of the Wellington
Bomber in Art prints. The Vickers
Wellington. Royal Air Force Vickers Wellington Bomber aircraft in aviation art prints by leading aviation
artists Ivan Berryman, Gerald Coulson, Anthony Saunders and Robert Taylor.
Vickers Wellington prints directly available only from Cranston Fine
Arts the Aviation and Military art print Company
The Vickers Wellington was a Bomber aircraft
and also used for maritime reconnaissance. and had a normal crew
of six except in the MKV and VI where a crew of three was used. Maximum
speed was 235 mph (MK1c) 255 mph (MK III, X) and 299 mph (MK IIII), normal
operating range of 1805 miles (except MK III which was 1470miles) The
Wellington or Wimpy as it was known, was the major bomber of the Royal Air
Force between 1939 and 1943. The Royal Air Force received its first
Wellingtons in October 1938 to 99 squadron. and by the outbreak of
World war two there were 6squadrons equipped with the Vickers
Wellington. Due to heavy loosed on daylight raids, the Wellington
became a night bomber and from 1940 was also used as a long range bomber
in North Africa. and in 1942 also became a long range bomber for the
royal Air Force in India. It was well used by Coastal Command as a U-Boat
Hunter. The Wellington remained in service with the Royal Air Force until
1953. Probably due to its versatile use, The aircraft was also used
for experimental work including the fitting of a pressure cabin for High
altitude tests. The Vickers Wellington could sustain major damage
and still fly, probably due to its construction of its geodesic structure
and practical application of geodesic lines. Designed by Sir Barnes
Wallis
The Loch Ness Wellington by Ivan Berryman R-Robert was dramatically retrieved after nearly
forty years on the bed of Loch Ness in Scotland. It is being restored at
the Brooklands Museum. The print is signed not only by the artists but
also an original designer of the original aircraft, a former pilot of
R-Robert and three other prominent personnel in the restoring of this
Wellington.
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The Loch Ness Wellington by Ivan Berryman.
R-Robert was dramatically retrieved after nearly forty years on the bed of Loch Ness in Scotland. It is being restored at the Brooklands Museum.
Signed limited editon prints. Special Promotion : This print is 30% off for a limited time only! Image size 22 inches x 15 inches (56cm x 38cm). Price £96.60 Signed by Sir George Edwards, (Memeber of original Wellington Design Team and Patron of Brooklands Museum), Spud Boorer, (Member of original Wellington Design Team and Museum volunteer), Wing Commander Peter Berry DFC, (Pilot of R for Robert), Robin Holmes, (Chairman Loch Ness Wellington Association and instigator of Wellington recovery), Morag Barton, (Director of Brooklands Museum and involved in planning and recovery of Wellington), Julian Temple (Curator of Aviation, Brooklands Museum) and Robert Casbard (Project Co-ordinator, Wellington Restoration, Brooklands Museum).
ITEM CODE B0013
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Wellingtons Mk1c Summer 1941 by Barry Price.
Open edition print. Image size 12 inches x 16 inches (31cm x 41cm). Price £13.00
ITEM CODE NTR0063
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Wimpey Wonderland by Keith Aspinall.
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Open edition print. Image size 14.5 inches x 9.5 inches (37cm x 24cm). Price £
ITEM CODE KA0013
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Target Heading by Simon Atack.
Open edition. Image size 16 inches x 24 inches (41cm x 61cm). Price £34.00
ITEM CODE SPT8159
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Overdue by Gerald Coulson.
The Vickers-Armstrong Wellington entered service life in the RAF in 1938 as a medium bomber. As the mainstay of the Bomber Command, it bore the initial brunt of the RAFs night offensive during 1940. Without the benefit of sophisticated navigation aids, the bomber crews had difficulty locating and hitting targets and also contending with rapidly improving German defences.
Signed limited edition of 850 prints. Image size 26 inches x 20 inches (66cm x 51cm). Price £150.00
ITEM CODE GC0187
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Evening Departure by Gerald Coulson.
A pair of Wellington bombers of the Royal Air Force head out on a bombing mission.
Open edition print. Image size 30 inches x 22 inches (76cm x 56cm). Price £36.00
ITEM CODE GC0602
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Dawn Return by Anthony Saunders. (APB)
A Wellington returns low over the calm, dawn water of the North Sea, vainly struggling to maintain both height and speed.
Small limited edition of 20 artist proofs. Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm). Price £60.00
Small signed limited edition of 50 prints. Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm). Price £45.00
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas artist proofs. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £460.00
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 36 inches x 24 inches (91cm x 61cm). Price £580.00
Original painting by Anthony Saunders. Massive Saving - Was £2160 ! Image size 32 inches x 22 inches (81cm x 56cm). Price £1500.00
ITEM CODE AS0003
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Wellingtons by Keith Woodcock.
Open edition print. Image size 14.5 inches x 9.5 inches (37cm x 24cm). Price £16.00
ITEM CODE KW0012
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Wellington Poster by P Oliver.
Poster size 24 inches x 16 inches (61cm x 41cm) . Price £13.00
ITEM CODE VAR0214
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Encore by Steve Gibbs.
Wellington Mk X Bombers from 104 Squadron Royal Air Force based at Foggia in Italy make a night raid on the Messerschmitt factory at Steyr in Austria on 24/25th February 1944. The raid was by way of a follow-up to the USAAF daylight raid of earlier that day which left the factory badly damaged. Of the 36 Wellingtons that took off from Foggia, only these two found the target. Others, using captured Italian maps later found to be in error, were unable to navigate accurately. Six aircraft were lost in the Alps through flying into mountains where their captured maps indicated incorrect heights. The depicted aircraft, flown by Canadian Flg Off Fred Ashbaugh and navigated by the late Flg Off Dennis Wilburn, returned safely to Foggia after the successful mission.
Limited edition of 500 prints, signed by the navigator, the late Dennis Wilburn. . Price £34.00
ITEM CODE DHM2543
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A Hard Lesson to Learn by Adrian Rigby.
This Wellington Bomber survived an attack by enemy fighters as it returned from the German Coast.
Signed limited edition of 295 prints. Image size 10 inches x 20 inches (25cm x 51cm). Price £95.00
ITEM CODE LE0627
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Final Preparations by Philip West.
Soon to be cloaked in darkness, Wellington aircraft of 150 Squadron, RAF Newton, Nottinghamshire, prepare for another dangerous mission, never knowing if they would return.
Signed limited edition of 300 prints. Image size 24 inches x 8 inches (61cm x 20cm). Price £75.00 Signed by Flying Officer Leslie Rosser, Mr. F Lowe, DFM and G V Tyack MBE.
Limited edition of 25 artist proofs. Image size 24 inches x 8 inches (61cm x 20cm). Price £100.00 Signed by Flying Officer Leslie Rosser, Mr. F Lowe, DFM, G V Tyack MBE and Wg. Cdr. F H P Austin OBE RAF.
ITEM CODE DHM2241
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Wellington by Robert Taylor.
Signed limited edition of 1500 prints. Paper size 24 inches x 20 inches (61cm x 51cm). Price £95.00 Signed by Flight Lieutenant Bill Townsend CGM DFM.
ITEM CODE DHM2179
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Wellington Mk X Bombers from 104 Squadron Royal Air Force based at
Foggia in Italy make a night raid on the Messerschmitt factory at Steyr in
Austria on 24/25th February 1944. The raid was by way of a follow-up
to the USAAF daylight raid of earlier that day which left the factory
badly damaged. Of the 36 Wellingtons that took off from Foggia, only
these two found the target. Others, using captured Italian maps
later found to be in error, were unable to navigate accurately. Six
aircraft were lost in the Alps through flying into mountains where their
captured maps indicated incorrect heights. The depicted aircraft, flown by
Canadian Flg Off Fred Ashbaugh and navigated by the late Flg Off Dennis
Wilburn, returned safely to Foggia after the successful mission.
A Hard Lesson to Learn by Adrian Rigby This Wellington Bomber survived an attack by enemy fighters as it
returned from the German Coast.
Final Preparations by Philip West Soon to be cloaked in darkness, Wellington aircraft of 150 Squadron,
RAF Newton, Nottinghamshire, prepare for another dangerous mission, never
knowing if they would return.
Overdue by Gerald Coulson The Vickers-Armstrong Wellington entered service life in the RAF in
1938 as a medium bomber. As the mainstay of the Bomber Command, it bore
the initial brunt of the RAF's night offensive during 1940. Without the
benefit of sophisticated navigation aids, the bomber crews had difficulty
locating and hitting targets and also contending with rapidly improving
German defences. |
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