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DAMBUSTERS - LEADING THE WAY
by Robert Taylor
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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
Mohne 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 Mohne dam.
Each print is accompanied by a matching
numbered copy of the fascinating book,
We Will Remember Them, written
with Guy Gibson's widow, Eve Gibson, and
the portfolio includes the original
signatures of Dambuster veterans.
Overall Print Size: 12" wide x 8 3/4" high
THE MATCHING NUMBERED 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.
THE SIGNATURES
Each print is individually numbered and personally signed by the artist along with two RAF veterans who served with 617 Squadron on the Dambusters raid:
Sqn Ldr GEORGE 'JOHNNY' JOHNSON DFM
The Bomb Aimer on Lancaster AJ-T that attacked the Sorpe Dam, scoring a direct hit.
Cpl KEN LUCAS
A Ground Crew Fitter who installed the special modifications to the Lancasters for the raid.
THE MATTED COLLECTORS EDITION
This FIVE signature edition is conservation matted to include RAF Wings and the original pencil signatures of two further Dambuster veterans. Each accompanying book also includes a specially released signed bookplate:
Sgt FRED SUTHERLAND (matted)
The Front Gunner on Lancaster AJ-N which attacked, and successfully breached, the Eder Dam.
Sgt RAY GRAYSTON (matted)
The Flight Engineer on Lancaster AJ-N piloted by Les Knight, which breached the Eder Dam.
Dr MARY STOPES-ROE (bookplate)
The daughter of Sir Barnes Wallis who, as a child, helped inspire her father to develop the ingenious Bouncing Bomb used in the raid.
Overall Matted Size: 16 ¾" x 14 ½"
THE MATTED REMARQUE EDITIONS
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.
These highly collectible editions are only available in extremely limited quantities so contact us early with your requirements.
Overall Matted Size: 16 ¾" wide x 16 ¼" high (matted size may vary)
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Limited Edition - Book & Print Portfolio
US $185.00 UK £125.00
Edition Size - 125
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THE ARTIST PROOFS
US $255.00 UK £175.00
Edition Size - 25
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THE COLLECTORS EDITION
US $395.00 UK £265.00
Edition Size - 45
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THE MATTED REMARQUES
US $1195.00 UK £795.00
Edition Size - 5
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THE MATTED DOUBLE REMARQUES
US $1975.00 UK £1325.00
Edition Size - 5
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