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A LINCOLNSHIRE SUNSET 1944
The First Edition in Gerald Coulson’s Lancaster Trilogy
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.
Produced to help raise funds for the RAF Benevolent Fund this superb new edition by Gerald Coulson 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 of three prints, each dedicated to the Avro Lancaster and are available (upon request)either individually or as a matching numbered set.
Coulson’s new painting captures the moment perfectly. As the sun is setting in the early part of 1944 over their Lincolnshire airfield, the groundcrews make final preparations to the Lancasters of 617 Squadron. Beneath the mighty aircraft crews ready themselves for long, gruelling night operation over occupied Europe. Gerald Coulson, one of the worlds greatest Aviation Artists has once again excelled himself with this superb painting which, combined with the original signatures of some of the most famous aircrew of 617 Squadron, will be in great demand as a highly sought after and collectable edition.
Overall print size: 29¾" wide x 24¼" high (image size 24" x 17½")
The signatures
Squadron Leader Tony Iveson DFC
Flight Lieutenant Fred Watts DFC
Flight Lieutenant Robert Knights DSO DFC
Squadron Leader Malcolm Hamilton DFC
Flight Lieutenant James Castgnola DSO DFC
*Flight Lieutenant George Chalmers DFC DFM
*Flight lieutenant Edward Johnson DFC
*Sergeant Raymond Grayston
*Squadron Leader George Johnson DFM
*Artist Proofs only
Edition size:
500 Signed and Numbered prints (5 signatures) - £180inc vat (£153.19+vat)
50 Artists Proofs (9 signatures) - £295inc vat (£251.06+vat)
Also available :
10 Giclee Masterworks on canvas - £495inc vat (£421.28+vat)
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