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The Avro Lancaster arose from the avro Manchester and
the first prototype Lancaster was a converted Manchester with four
engines, The Lancaster was first flown in January 1941, and started
operations in march 1942, By March 1945 The Royal Air Force had 56
Squadrons of Lancasters with the first squadron equipped being the
no. 44 squadron.
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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* (deceased) and Sqn Ldr. Tony Iveson DFC.
ITEM CODE DHM2316 |
| Primary Target by Philip West - Original Sketch. (P) SOLD OUT. Original sketch by Philip West. . Price £
ITEM CODE DHM2317 |
| Heading Home by Philip West. Having completed yet another sortie, the crew of 101 Sqn Special Operations Lancaster SR-W, piloted by Flt Lt Rusty Waughman, are about to commence the long and hazardous journey back to their base at Ludford Magna, Lincolnshire. Signed limited edition of 300 prints. Paper size 28 inches x 16 inches (71cm x 41cm). Price £80.00 Signed by Sergeant Idris Taff Arndell, Squadron Leader Alexander Alec Cowan, Sergeant E H Ted Manners, Warrant Officer J Ormerod DFM and Flt Lt Russell Rusty Waughman DFC AFC
Limited edition of 25 artist proofs. Paper size 28 inches x 20 inches (71cm x 51cm). Price £100.00 Signed by Sergeant Idris Taff Arndell, Squadron Leader Alexander Alec Cowan, Sergeant E H Ted Manners, Warrant Officer J Ormerod DFM and Flt Lt Russell Rusty Waughman DFC AFC
ITEM CODE DHM2280 |
| Eye of the Storm - The Dambusters by Philip West. Wing Commander Gibsons aircraft in the foreground and Flt. Lt. Martins in the distance, both draw flak away from Sqn. Ldr. Youngs Lancaster after it has dropped its Bouncing Bomb and makes its escape over the Mohne Dam. Led by Wing Commander Guy Gibson, 19 Lancasters departed their home base in three waves, each aircraft armed with a single bouncing bomb developed by Barnes Wallis. The targets were German dams in the heart of the industrial Ruhr. The resulting attacks breached the Mohne and Eder Dams with attempts also on the Sorpe and Schwelme Dams. For his leadership and courage, Gibson was awarded the Victoria Cross. 34 other men also received decorations. Signed limited edition of 350 prints. Paper size 28 inches x 20 inches (71cm x 51cm). Price £95.00
Limited edition of 25 artist proofs. Paper size 28 inches x 20 inches (71cm x 51cm). Price £135.00
ITEM CODE DHM2293 |
| Primary Target by Philip West. The final seconds on 17th May 1943 as the bouncing bomb of Flight Lt. Maltbys Lancaster breached the giant Mohne dam. Signed limited edition of 380 prints. Paper size 32 inches x 24 inches (81cm x 61cm). Price £135.00
ITEM CODE DHM2192 |
| Operations On by Philip West. The evening mist begins to settle on the bleak airfield at Ludford Magna, Lincolnshire, as Lancaster aircraft of 101 Squadron taxi out for another dangerous nighttime sortie. The nature of their assignments during the war was a closely guarded secret. The unusual aerials on the front and top of the aircraft were used for intercepting and jamming messages between German fighter aircraft and their ground control. Signed limited edition of 300 prints. Image size 24 inches x 8 inches (61cm x 20cm). Price £90.00 Signed by Flt. Lt. Ronald Homes DFC, Sqn Ldr Tony Charlie Neve MBE and Sergeant Stan Waind DFM.
Limited edition of 25 artist proofs. Image size 24 inches x 8 inches (61cm x 20cm). Price £125.00 Signed by Flt. Lt. Ronald Homes DFC, Sqn Ldr Tony Charlie Neve MBE and Sergeant Stan Waind DFM.
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| Preparing for the Tirpitz by Philip West. Working around the clock and in all weather conditions the ground crew knew from the size of the bombs they were loading, this was going to be a very special operation for the Lancaster crews of 9 Squadron. Brainchild of Barnes Wallis, the Tallboy bomb weighed in at an impressive 12,000lb. On this occasion in November 1944 the crews and aircraft are being readied for departure to Lossiemouth or Kinloss on route to sink the Tirpitz laying at anchor near Tromso in Norway. Signed limited edition of 250 prints. Paper size 28 inches x 16 inches (71cm x 41cm). Price £135.00 Signed by Sgt Jim Brookbank, W. O. G. T. M. Caines, Flg Off Jim Pinning and Flt Lt W G Rees.
Limited edition of 25 artist proofs. Paper size 28 inches x 16 inches (71cm x 41cm). Price £150.00 Signed by Sgt Jim Brookbank, W. O. G. T. M. Caines, Flg Off Jim Pinning and Flt Lt W G Rees.
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| Twos Company by Philip West. The Lancaster and Mosquito became legends in their own time during the Second World War. Both performed vital roles in support of the allied cause roaming far and wide over occupied Europe. Signed limited edition of 150 prints. Paper size 28 inches x 19 inches (71cm x 48cm). Price £95.00
Limited edition of 25 artist proofs. Paper size 28 inches x 19 inches (71cm x 48cm). Price £135.00 Signed by Air Marshall Sir Alfred (Freddy) Ball, KCB DSO DFC and Flight Lieutenant John Petrie-Andrews DFC DFM.
ITEM CODE DHM2648 |
| Operation Chastise - The Dambusters by Philip West. During the night of May 16/17, 1943, 19 Lancasters of the newly formed 617 Squadron carried out daring raids against four dams in the Ruhr. The Primary target was the Mohne dam. Here we see Flt Lt Maltby and crew in AJ-J flying clear of the Mohne before their Upkeep mine exploded against and breached the dam. Operation Chastise became a legend in the annals of the RAF and military history. Signed limited edition of 100 prints. Paper size 27 inches x 20 inches (69cm x 51cm). Price £95.00 Signed by Squadron Leader George L. Johnson DFM.
Signed limited edition of 40 artist proofs. Paper size 27 inches x 20 inches (69cm x 51cm). Price £135.00 Signed by Sergeant Raymond E. Grayston (deceased).
Signed limited edition of 50 prints. Paper size 27 inches x 20 inches (69cm x 51cm). Price £75.00
ITEM CODE DHM1634 |
| Lancaster Legend by Philip West. After another long, dangerous mission this Lancaster is limping home flak damaged, past the windmill at Cley-next-the-Sea. Signed limited edition of 200 prints. Paper size 28 inches x 14 inches (71cm x 36cm). Price £65.00 Signed by Flt Lt Phil Ainley DFC and Flt. Lt. Ronald Homes DFC.
Limited edition of 25 artist proofs. Paper size 28 inches x 14 inches (71cm x 36cm). Price £155.00 Signed by Flt Lt Phil Ainley DFC, Flt. Lt. Ronald Homes DFC, Richard Todd OBE (deceased), Harold Roddis, Jim Brookbank, Ted Cachart, J. Bain. DFC AE WOP/AG, Geoff Brunton, Jim Inward DFC Flt. Eng., Jim Auton MBE and Peter Bond.
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| In the Mists of Time by Philip West. The Lancaster is one of the most famous aircraft of all time. During the Second World War some 7,377 examples of this aircraft were built and saw service with British and Commonwealth bomber squadrons in the dangerous skies over Germany and Occupied Europe. Of these Lancasters, 3,345 were lost in action. Signed limited edition of 300 prints. Paper size 26.5 inches x 16.5 inches (68cm x 42cm). Price £95.00 Signed by Fly Lt Phil Ainley DFC.
Limited edition of 25 artist studio proofs. Paper size 26.5 inches x 16.5 inches (68cm x 42cm). Price £135.00 Signed by Fly Lt Phil Ainley DFC.
Small limited edition of 75 artist proofs. Paper size 19 inches x 13 inches (48cm x 33cm). Price £75.00
Small signed limited edition of 500 prints. Paper size 19 inches x 13 inches (48cm x 33cm). Price £60.00
ITEM CODE DHM2323 |
| Almost Home by Philip West. After another long, hard nights mission over Germany, Flt. Lt. Rusty Waughman of 101 Special Duties Squadron, once again brings his aircraft and trusting crew back across the English Channel, heading for their home base of Ludford Magna, Lincolnshire. Many of the 101 Squadron Lancasters flew with an extra, German speaking, crew member, whose job it was to use onboard transmitters to jam the radio frequencies of German night-fighters. Signed limited edition of 250 prints. Paper size 28 inches x 20 inches (71cm x 51cm). Price £135.00 Signed by Flt Lt Rusty Waughman DFC AFC.
Limited edition of 25 artist proofs. Paper size 28 inches x 20 inches (71cm x 51cm). Price £150.00 Signed by Flt Lt Rusty Waughman DFC AFC.
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| Night of Heroes - The Dambusters by Philip West. 17th May 1943. Lancasters from 617 Squadron deliver a surprise attack on the Ruhr dams with specially designed, unique bouncing bombs invented by Barnes Wallis. Wing Commander Guy Gibson is shown drawing defensive fire away from Flt Lt Maltbys aircraft as it passes over the Mohne, just as his mine explodes and breaches the dam. Signed limited edition of 125 prints. Paper size 28 inches x 19 inches (71cm x 48cm). Price £95.00
Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Paper size 28 inches x 19 inches (71cm x 48cm). Price £135.00 Signed by Sergeant Raymond E. Grayston and Squadron Leader George L. Johnson DFM.
Small limited edition of 75 artist proofs. Paper size 19 inches x 13 inches (48cm x 33cm). Price £95.00 Signed by Sergeant Raymond E. Grayston (deceased) and Squadron Leader George L. Johnson DFM
Small signed limited edition of 750 prints. Paper size 19 inches x 13 inches (48cm x 33cm). Price £75.00 Signed by Squadron Leader George L. Johnson DFM.
ITEM CODE DHM2642 |
| Every Second Counts - The Dambusters by Philip West. Wing Commander Guy Gibson and crew have just released their Upkeep mine against their primary target The Mohne dam. Wg. Cdr. Gibson went on to receive the Victoria Cross after leading 19 Lancasters on this historic mission to the Ruhr dams. Operation Chastise gave the nation a great boost in confidence during 1943 and honoured the brave men of 617 Squadron who carried out this dangerous mission. Signed limited edition of 100 prints. Paper size 27 inches x 20 inches (69cm x 51cm). Price £95.00 Signed by Squadron Leader George L. Johnson DFM.
Signed limited edition of 40 artist proofs. Paper size 27 inches x 20 inches (69cm x 51cm). Price £135.00 Signed by Sergeant Raymond E. Grayston (deceased).
Signed limited edition of 50 prints. Paper size 27 inches x 20 inches (69cm x 51cm). Price £75.00
ITEM CODE DHM1635 |
| Moral Support by Philip West. A 101 Squadron Lancaster returns home after yet another highly dangerous but vitally important mission over occupied Europe. The Squadron was involved in Special Duties ops usually carrying an extra, German speaking operator to transmit messages designed to confuse enemy fighters trying to intercept bomber formations. During the D-Day landings and beyond, Bomber Command was tasked with daylight and night missions to help clear the way for land forces. The bombers were usually given fighter escort, in this instance Spitfires, to and from these sorties. Signed limited edition of 150 prints. Paper size 18 inches x 13.5 inches (46cm x 34cm). Price £60.00 Signed by Flt Lt Russell Rusty Waughman DFC AFC.
Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 18 inches x 13.5 inches (46cm x 34cm). Price £75.00 igned by Flt Lt Russell Rusty Waughman DFC AFC, Captain Murray Anderson DFC* and Flight Lieutenant R G (Bob) Large, DFC, Legion d Honneur.
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| Towards Victory by Philip West. The Avro Lancaster was undoubtedly the RAFs greatest bomber of World War 2. Stemming from the unsuccessful Avro Manchester, the Lancaster carried the night bomber offensive deep into occupied Europe. Over 7,300 Lancasters were built with the last being delivered in 1946. Signed limited edition of 100 prints. Paper size 19 inches x 13.5 inches (48cm x 34cm). Price £70.00 Signed by Flight Lieutenant John Petrie-Andrews DFC DFM.
Limited edition of 25 artist proofs. Paper size 19 inches x 13.5 inches (48cm x 34cm). Price £75.00 Signed by Flt Lt Russell Rusty Waughman DFC AFC.
Part of the signed limited edition of print, signed by the artist only. Paper size 19 inches x 13.5 inches (48cm x 34cm). Price £60.00
ITEM CODE DHM1740 |
| Outward Bound by Philip West. With the sun setting behind them, fully loaded Lancaster bombers from 57 Sqn, East Kirkby, Lincolnshire, make their way out over the English Channel on route to target. Each crew member knew the dangers ahead but bravely gave of their best at all times. Signed limited edition of 250 prints. Image size 28 inches x 20 inches (71cm x 51cm). Price £95.00
Limited edition of 25 artist proofs. Image size 28 inches x 20 inches (71cm x 51cm). Price £135.00
ITEM CODE DHM2197 |
| Enemy Coast Ahead - The Dambusters by Philip West. Lancasters of 617 Squadron, led by Wing Commander Guy Gibson begin their low level cross channel dash towards the enemy coast on the way to the heart of the Ruhr. The aircraft were arranged in three waves. The first wave comprised three groups of three aircraft at 10 minute intervals and headed towards the Mohne, Sorpe and Eder dams. The second wave of five Lancasters headed direct to the Sorpe whilst the third wave of five, would act as backup. Eight Lancasters failed to return from the raids, a high cost indeed, but the courage and determination displayed by the crews were in the best tradition of the RAF. Signed limited edition of 125 prints. Paper size 28 inches x 19 inches (71cm x 48cm). Price £95.00
Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Paper size 28 inches x 19 inches (71cm x 48cm). Price £135.00 Signed by Sergeant Raymond E. Grayston (deceased) and Squadron Leader George L. Johnson DFM.
Small limited edition of 75 artist proofs. Paper size 19 inches x 13 inches (48cm x 33cm) . Price £95.00 Signed by Sergeant Raymond E. Grayston (deceased) and Squadron Leader George L. Johnson DFM.
Small signed limited edition of 750 prints. Paper size 19 inches x 13 inches (48cm x 33cm). Price £75.00 Signed by Squadron Leader George L. Johnson DFM.
ITEM CODE DHM2643 |
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