Dambusters - Leading the Way by Robert Taylor - Aviation Art
- Variant: Limited Edition
- In Stock: 20
- Brand: Wings Fine Arts
- Collection:
Product Specs
Dambusters - Leading the Way
By Robert Taylor
On the night of 16 / 17 May 1943, nineteen specially modified Lancasters of 617 Sqn left RAF Scampton to attack the mighty dams of the Ruhr valley using an ingenious 'bouncing bomb'. What followed would become legendary as one of the most audacious bombing raids ever attempted, and within hours the destruction of the Möhne and Eder dams would wreak havoc with the German war machine.
This cameo drawing from Robert’s Graphite Collection portrays the Lancaster of Wing Commander Guy Gibson leading the first wave with precision low flying over Holland en-route to the Möhne dam.
Overall size: 8¾" x 12" Available in the following editions
Each copy of "Dambusters - Leading the Way" is issued with a matching numbered copy of the book, "We Will Remember Them".
This unique insight into the life of Guy Gibson – the leader of the Dambusters Raid – is written by the man who devoted himself to tend Gibson’s grave and final resting place in Holland. Compiled with Gibson’s widow, Eve Gibson, this fascinating book is packed with photographs, diagrams and illustrations telling the story of Operation Chastise as never before.
LIMITED EDITION:
- Sqn Ldr George 'Johnny' Johnson DFM - Bomb Aimer on Lancaster AJ-T that attacked the Sorpe Dam, scoring a direct hit.
- Corporal Ken Lucas - Ground Crew Fitter who installed the special modifications to the Lancasters for the raid.
- 125 prints, $185 USD
ARTIST PROOF:
- Sqn Ldr George 'Johnny' Johnson DFM - Bomb Aimer on Lancaster AJ-T that attacked the Sorpe Dam, scoring a direct hit.
- Corporal Ken Lucas - Ground Crew Fitter who installed the special modifications to the Lancasters for the raid.
- 25 prints, $225 USD
COLLECTORS EDITION:
Includes the "We Will Remember Them" book and a Special Signed Bookplate
This five signature edition has been personally signed by two RAF veterans who served with 617 Squadron on the Dambusters raid and is conservation matted to include RAF Wings and the original pencil signatures of two further Dambuster veterans. It is accompanied by a matching-numbered copy of the book.
“We Will Remember Them” which also includes a specially released signed bookplate - Overall matted size: 14½" x 16¾"
COLLECTORS EDITION SIGNATURES:
- Sqn Ldr George 'Johnny' Johnson DFM - Bomb Aimer on Lancaster AJ-T that attacked the Sorpe Dam, scoring a direct hit.
- Corporal Ken Lucas - Ground Crew Fitter who installed the special modifications to the Lancasters for the raid.
- Sgt Fred Sutherland - The Front Gunner on Lancaster AJ-N which attacked, and successfully breached, the Eder Dam. - (matted)
- Fg Off Ray Grayston - The Flight Engineer on Lancaster AJ-N piloted by Les Knight, which breached the Eder Dam. - (matted)
- 45 prints, $395
THE REMARQUE
Includes the book "We Will Remember Them," the beautiful bookplate, and an exquisite Remarque from Robert Taylor
There are few better ways to acquire Robert's original work than his exquisite pencil remarques.
Each remarque drawing will be individually created on a separate sheet of paper and set into the conservation matting. Each print in this five signature edition has been personally signed by two RAF veterans who served with 617 Squadron on the Dambusters raid and is conservation
matted to include RAF Wings and the original pencil signatures of two further Dambuster veterans.
As with the Collectors edition the remarques are accompanied by a matching-numbered copy of the book “We Will Remember Them” which also includes a specially released signed bookplate.
Overall matted size: 16¼" x 16¾"
Each remarque drawing will be individually created on a separate sheet of paper and set into the conservation matting. Each print in this five signature edition has been personally signed by two RAF veterans who served with 617 Squadron on the Dambusters raid and is conservation
matted to include RAF Wings and the original pencil signatures of two further Dambuster veterans.
As with the Collectors edition the remarques are accompanied by a matching-numbered copy of the book “We Will Remember Them” which also includes a specially released signed bookplate.
Overall matted size: 16¼" x 16¾"
THE REMARQUE SIGNATURES
- Sqn Ldr George 'Johnny' Johnson DFM - Bomb Aimer on Lancaster AJ-T that attacked the Sorpe Dam, scoring a direct hit.
- Corporal Ken Lucas - Ground Crew Fitter who installed the special modifications to the Lancasters for the raid.
- Sgt Fred Sutherland - The Front Gunner on Lancaster AJ-N which attacked, and successfully breached, the Eder Dam. - (matted)
- Fg Off Ray Grayston - The Flight Engineer on Lancaster AJ-N piloted by Les Knight, which breached the Eder Dam. - (matted)
- Single Remarque: Limited to 5 prints, $1,195
- Double Remarque: Limited to 5 prints, $1,975
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