News from Aces High, 8th May 2008

publication date: May 8, 2008

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author/source: Aces High

A MOMENTOUS TRIBUTE TO THE MOST FAMOUS RAF BOMBING RAID OF WORLD WAR II.

- THE DAMBUSTERS PORTFOLIO -

by Anthony Saunders

 

We are delighted to Introduce two superb new prints from this highly talented artist:

 

- EN ROUTE -

by Anthony Saunders

  

Flying at altitudes as low as fifty feet, Lancasters of 617 Squadron follow the Dutch canals en-route to Germany - their target, the mighty Dams of the Ruhr - on the night of the 16 / 17 May 1943.

  

-DAMBUSTERS -

by Anthony Saunders

 

 

 
Immediately following their devastating attack on the Möhne Dam, the specially modified Lancasters of 617 Squadron successfully breach the second of Germany's mighty western dams - the Eder, on the night of the 16/17th May, 1943.

 

EN ROUTE

Each copy of En-Route is individually signed by two eminent Dambuster veterans, together with the artist, Anthony Saunders. Each print is hand numbered. 

Squadron Leader GEORGE JOHNSON DFM RAF

Flight Sergeant GRANT McDONALD RCAF

DAMBUSTERS
The following Dambuster veterans who were on the crew that actually breached the Eder Dam have signed every print. Each copy is also signed by the artist, and hand numbered.

Flight Sergeant FRED SUTHERLAND RCAF

Flight Sergeant RAY GRAYSTON RAF

400 signed & numbered                 UK£85     US$135
50 Artist Proofs                             UK£125   US$200
19 Remarques                                UK£250   US$400

 

SPECIAL OFFER - THE DAMBUSTERS PORTFOLIO
The portfolio of both prints is available to be purchased as a pair at a reduced price:

 

THE PORTFOLIO               Purchased as a pair

400 signed & numbered                UK£155    US$250

50 Artist Proofs                            UK£230    US$370

19 Remarques                               UK£470    US$750

Overall print size: 261/2” x 191/2” high.   Image size 211/2” x 14” high  

 

THE REMARQUES

Just NINETEEN remarques will be issued, representing each aircraft that took part in the raid and each original pencil remarque will depict the corresponding aircraft in the order that they flew in the attack - for example Guy Gibson was crew number one, John Hopgood crew two etc. The aircraft and pilots on the raid in numerical order were as follows:

 

THE FIRST WAVE

1. AJ-G "George" – Wg Cdr GUY GIBSON

2. AJ-M "Mother" - Fl Lt JOHN HOPGOOD

3. AJ-P "Popsie" – Flt Lt 'MICK' MARTIN

4. AJ-A "Apple" – Sqn Ldr 'DINGHY' YOUNG

5. AJ-J "Johnny" – Flt Lt DAVID MALTBY

6. AJ-Z "Zebra" – Sqn Ldr HENRY MAUDSLAY

7. AJ-L "Leather" – Flt Lt DAVID SHANNON

8. AJ-B "Baker" – Flt Lt BILL ASTELL

9. AJ-N "Nut" – P.O LES KNIGHT

THE SECOND WAVE

10. AJ-T "Tommy" – Flt Lt JOE McCARTHY

11. AJ-E "Easy" – Flt Lt ROBERT BARLOW

12. AJ-W "Willie" – Flt Lt LES MUNRO

13. AJ-K "King" – P.O VERNON BYERS

14. AJ-H "Harry" – P.O GEOFFREY RICE

THE THIRD WAVE

15. AJ-C "Charlie" – P.O WARNER OTTLEY

16. AJ-S "Sugar" – P.O LEWIS BURPEE

17. AJ-F "Freddie" – Flt Sgt KEN BROWN

18. AJ-O "Orange" – Flt Sgt BILL TOWNSEND

19. AJ-Y "York" – Flt Sgt CYRIL ANDERSON

 

It is possible to order a specific number, corresponding to a particular crew on the raid however demand will obviously be high, so please contact us immediately for availability.

  

These new releases are outstanding and with only five Dambusters aircrew surviving today, spread literally across the globe, their autographs are becoming increasingly more difficult to obtain. Each print is personally signed by veterans so this will be a highly sought after edition and as with a very special price available on a matching numbered pair, they would make a very collectable acquisition for any collection. However we can only guarantee matching numbers while stocks last so please call as soon as possible for availability.

 

BOTH OF THESE NEW PRINTS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT OUR EVENT THIS WEEKEND AND IS A PERFECT OPPORTUNITY TO ADD THE SIGNATURES OF OUR SPECIAL GUESTS AT NO EXTRA CHARGE.

 

DAMBUSTERS & 617 SQN SIGNING EVENT – 10^th & 11^th MAY

 

After the success of our 10^th anniversary event last November, we thought it was time for another party so to commemorate the 65^th anniversary of the Dambusters raid we will be joined by some very special guests, including the last surviving pilot who is flying in from New Zealand:

 

Sqn Ldr LES MUNRO

Wg Cdr JOHN BELL

Flt Sgt KEN JENKINSON

Sgt RAY GRAYSTON 

Sqn Ldr GEORGE JOHNSON

Sqn Ldr BENNY GOODMAN

Cpl KEN LUCAS 

F.O BASIL FISH

 

Entry is FREE but STRICTLY by ticket only and our guests are happy to sign and personalise items for customers. Purchases of £40 or more can be signed free of charge with all other items will subject to a signing fee. Please call or see our website for further details.

 

This promises to be an exceptional event so we will be delighted if you can join us for a glass of Pimms to view some of the world’s finest aviation art in the company of some very special guests.

 

The event is almost full with just a few places now available for each day but bookings are still being taken so please contact us as soon as possible to guarantee your place.

We look forward to hearing from you

 

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