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Simon Smith's range of aviation art prints of Royal Air Force aircraft of world war two including the Dambuster squadron's actions over the Eder and Mohna dams. Original oil paintings of these aviation prints are also available from Cranston Fine Arts.  

Simon Smith has also produced a superb range of Military Prints click here to See

Dambusters Outward Bound by Simon Smith.

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Dambusters Outward Bound by Simon Smith.

Guy Gibson leads the first wave of Dambusters out over Norfolk on their way to attack the Mohne and Eder.

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Limited edition of 400 prints. Image size 21 inches x 14 inches (53cm x 36cm). Price £135.00

Signed by George Chalmers DFC DFM and Squadron Leader George L. Johnson DFM


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Four Halifax Bomber Prints.

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Phantom Fury by Robert Taylor.

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Combat over the Pas de Calais by Simon Smith.

Two Me109s of Adolf Gallands famed JG26 breaking away after a head on attack against Johnnies Johnsons Spitfire formation.

Signed limited edition of 500 prints. Image size 21 inches x 14 inches (53cm x 36cm). Price £105.00

Signed by Air Vice Marshal Johnnie Johnson CB, CBE, DSO**, DFC* (deceased)


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Limited edition of artist proofs. Image size 21 inches x 14 inches (53cm x 36cm). Price £135.00

Signed by Air Vice Marshal Johnnie Johnson CB, CBE, DSO**, DFC* (deceased)


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Pilot signature edition of 75 prints from the limited edition of 500 prints. Image size 21 inches x 14 inches (53cm x 36cm). Price £135.00

Signed by Group Captain Byron Duckenfield AFC
and
Air Vice Marshal Johnnie Johnson CB, CBE, DSO**, DFC* (deceased).

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Spitfires - Masters of the Air by Philip West.

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Bismarck - The Final Voyage by Anthony Saunders. (APB)

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Under Cover of the Night by Simon Smith.

Signed limited edition of 1000 prints. Image size 22 inches x 15 inches (56cm x 38cm). Price £95.00


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Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 22 inches x 15 inches (56cm x 38cm). Price £135.00


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From the signed limited edition of 1000 prints, less than 100 are available co-signed. Image size 22 inches x 15 inches (56cm x 38cm). Price £95.00

Signed by Flt Eng William (Bill) Higgins (deceased).


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Reid Presentation Edition of 5 Artist Proofs, supplied double mounted. Image size 22 inches x 15 inches (56cm x 38cm). Price £300.00

Feaetures the mounted original signature of Flight Lieutenant Bill Reid VC (deceased).


Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 40 inches x 30 inches (102cm x 76cm). Price £590.00


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Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 22 inches (76cm x 56cm). Price £460.00


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Original painting by Simon Smith. Image size 46 inches x 36 inches (117cm x 91cm). Price £

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The Stukas Prey, Crete, May 1941 by David Pentland. (P)

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The Duel - Nigel Mansell and Ayrton Senna at Monaco, 1992 by Ivan Berryman. (B)

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The Shining Sword by Simon Smith.

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The Shining Sword by Simon Smith.

RAF Avro Lancaster flies low over occupied Europe.

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Signed by Victoria Cross winner Bill Reid (deceased).


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Limited edition of artist proofs. Image size 21 inches x 14 inches (53cm x 36cm) Less than 10 copies remain.. Price £180.00

Signed by Victoria Cross winner Bill Reid (deceased).


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Operation Nimrod, 5th May 1980 by David Pentland. (B)

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Oberleutnant Erich Lowenhardt by Ivan Berryman.

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Breaching the Eder by Simon Smith.

On the night of 16th / 17th May 1943, Lancasters of 617 Squadron under the command of Wing Commander Guy Gibson attacked the hydroelectric dams of the Ruhr. Five of the aircraft that successfully attacked and breached the Mohne flew onto the Eder, only three with the Upkeep bombs still on board. Whilst there was no flak, the approach, over difficult terrain, was hazardous and a tremendous test of skills of the crews involved. Pilot Officer Les Knights aircraft, AFN, can be seen having just dropped the last of the groups bombs, which actually breached the dam, and is climbing steeply to avoid the hill behind the dam.

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Signed limited edition of 650 prints. Image size 21 inches x 14 inches (53cm x 36cm). Price £135.00

Signed by Flight Lieutenant Edward C Johnson, DFC, Flying Officer Raymond E Grayston and Sergeant Frederick E. Sutherland RCAF


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Sacrifice at Mirbat, Dhofar, Oman, 19th July 1972 by David Pentland. (APB)

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The Stukas Prey, Crete, May 1941 by David Pentland. (P)

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The Dambusters by Simon Smith.

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The Dambusters by Simon Smith.

On the night of 16/17th May 1943,under a full moon, 19 specially modified Lancaster bombers from 617 Squadron carried out one of the most daring and effective air raids of the Second World War. Led by wing commander Guy Gibson the 19 aircraft took off and headed for Germany at extreme low level.. Their mission, code named Operation Chastise, was to destroy the Ruhr dams which supplied water and electricity to the industrial heart of Reich. Each aircraft carried the ingenious Upkeep mine, developed by the engineer Barnes Wallis. Shaped like a large oil drum, the bomb was spun prior to release at exactly 60ft above the water and 150 yards from the dam wall. This caused the weapon to bounce across water and on impact would also make it stay close to the wall of the dam as it sank. The bomb, technically a mine, was fitted with a hydrostatic fuse similar to a depth charge causing detonation at the required depth.The correct height above the water was achieved by aligning the beams of two spotlights to meet on the surface of the water. Delivering such a weapon on target at night at such low altitude and under enemy fire was thought by many to be impossible. The nineteen pilots,some as young as eighteen had been hand picked by Gibson only two months before and formed into 617 squadron whose first mission was to remain top secret and unknown to them up until the last moment. The Mohne Dam was attacked first and several attempts were made under heavy fire with one lancaster being shot down as it flew over the target.Guy Gibson then attempted to draw fire away from the attacking aircraft by switching on his navigation lights and flying to one side of Mick Martins aircraft ,the scene depicted in Simon Smiths painting.Just as another aircraft was about to go in,excited shouts came over the intercom - its gone! The main target achieved, Gibson led the remaining aircraft on to the Eder Dam deep amongst the mountains of the Eder valley. Here, although no flak defenses, the terrain made the approach extremely hazardous. Two bombs were released yet still the target remained unbreached leaving only one last aircraft ,that of Les Knights to attack. A steep descent from a thousand feet then a dive over a spit of land left very little time to line up and release the bomb.Worse still there was a huge mountain on the far side of the dam! Added to this Edward Johnson the bomb aimer recalled that the spinning bomb had an alarming gyroscopic effect on the handling of the aircraft,so it was with superb flying and teamwork that their bomb struck and finally destroyed the massive stonework of the Eder Dam. Gibsons leadership and bravery led to the award of the VC and many other decorations were bestowed upon the other crews.The squadron however paid a heavy price with 8 lancasters being lost.

Signed limited edition of 500 prints. Image size 25 inches x 17 inches (64cm x 43cm). Price £135.00

Signed by five crew, Edward C Johnson - bomb aime (deceased)r, Ray Grayston - Flight Engineer, Frederick Sutherland - RCAF Rear Gunner, George Chalmers and George Johnson


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Limited edition of artist proofs. Image size 25 inches x 17 inches (64cm x 43cm). Price £155.00

Signed by five crew, Edward C Johnson - bomb aimer (deceased), Ray Grayston - Flight Engineer, Frederick Sutherland - RCAF Rear Gunner, George Chalmers and George Johnson


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Night of Heroes - The Dambusters by Philip West. (AP)

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Dambusters - Breaching the Eder Dam by Robert Taylor.

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Little Friends by Simon Smith.

The aircraft in the foreground bears the name Alabama Rammer Jammer, the personal mount of 2/Lt Arthur Cundy ,352nd FS, 353rd FG. The 353rds yellow and black chequered nose bands were one of the most distinctive recognition features of all the Eighths fighter groups.

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Blakeslee Presentation Edition of 5 Artist Proofs, supplied double matted. Image size 25 inches x 17 inches (64cm x 43cm). Price £300.00

Features the mounted original signature of Colonel Don Blakeslee (deceased).

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D-Day Armada by Nicolas Trudgian.

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Mustang Escort by Graeme Lothian.

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The Veteran by Simon Smith.

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The Veteran by Simon Smith.

Our Gal Sal, a veteran of over a hundred ops, returning to base in the summer of 1944. The peace of the English country side is broken by the thunder of the mighty four engined bombers and keen observers will spot the rabbit scampering along the country lane as the Forts of the Bloody 100th circle the Airbase. With one engine feathered and showing signs of the gauntlet of Flak and fighters she has had to come through, the crew know they are only moments away from the safety of home.

Signed limited edition of 500 prints. Image size 23 inches x 17 inches (58cm x 43cm). Price £135.00

Signed by Colonel Bob Morgan (deceased)


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Limited edition of artist proofs. Image size 23 inches x 17 inches (58cm x 43cm). Price £135.00

Signed by Colonel Bob Morgan (deceased)


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Last One Home by Ivan Berryman.

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Those Golden Moments by Philip West.

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Freedom Fighters by Simon Smith.

A pair of Royal Air Force Spitfires fly over the hay fields of southern England as the farmers toil. A tranquil scene which will soon be spoilt with the German Luftwaffe aircraft as the Battle of Britain begins.

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Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 28 inches x 15 inches (71cm x 38cm). Price £135.00


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Duckenfield / Brown signature edition of 10 prints from the limited edition of 1000 prints. Image size 28 inches x 15 inches (71cm x 38cm). Price £130.00

Signed by Group Captain Byron Duckenfield AFC
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Squadron Leader Maurice P Brown.


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Duckenfield / Brown signature edition of 30 prints from the limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 28 inches x 15 inches (71cm x 38cm). Price £160.00

Signed by Group Captain Byron Duckenfield AFC
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Squadron Leader Maurice P Brown.


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Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 36 inches x 24 inches (91cm x 61cm). Price £590.00


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Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £460.00


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Fighter Pilot of the Royal Air Force by Graeme Lothian.

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Hampden Roar, tribute to the men of the Hampdens by Graeme Lothian.

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Return From Bremen by Simon Smith.

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Return From Bremen by Simon Smith.

The leading ace of the mighty Eighth Air Force, Gabby Gabreski. He finished the war with a total of 28 air victories and 2 1/2 enemy aircraft destroyed on the ground by strafing airfields. Gabreski also scored 6 1/2 air victories in the Korean war.

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Signed by Colonel Gabby Gabreski (deceased)


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Signed by Colonel Gabby Gabreski (deceased)


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Bridge Busters by Anthony Saunders.

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P-47 Thunderbolt Aviation Print 4-Pack.

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Mission Completed by Simon Smith.

Depicting the morning after a gruelling operation during the autumn of 1944. As day breaks a returning crew awaits the crew bus at their aircraft dispersal, grouped before their mighty bomber which shows fresh scars of battle from an arduous mission over occupied Europe. The exhausted men are clearly relieved and thankful to be safely home at their in Lincolnshire base.

Signed limited edition of 500 prints. Image size 26 inches x 15 inches (66cm x 38cm). Price £135.00

Signed by Group Captain William Farquharson DFC and Flight Lieutenant Frank Wolfson DFC.


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Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 26 inches x 15 inches (66cm x 38cm). Price £160.00

Signed by Group Captain William Farquharson DFC and Flight Lieutenant Frank Wolfson DFC.


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Lt William J Dixie Sloan by Ivan Berryman. (P)

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Blenheim Mk.IVF of No.68 Sqn by Ivan Berryman.

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Arnhem by Simon Smith

Douglas C47 Dakotas fly into the landing and drop zone at Renkum Heath, September 17th 1944.

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Open edition print. Image size 11.5 inches x 7 inches (30cm x 18cm). Price £14.00


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Signed edition. Image size 23 inches x 15 inches (58cm x 38cm). Price £70.00


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Signed edition. Image size 11.5 inches x 7 inches (30cm x 18cm). Price £37.00


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Original painting, oil on board by Simon Smith. Size 40 inches x 28 inches (102cm x 71cm). Price £4800.00


**Open edition print. (3 copies reduced to clear) Image size 23 inches x 15 inches (59cm x 38cm). Price £30.00

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Last One Home by Ivan Berryman. (B)

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Pack of 4 aircrew-signed Lancaster art prints.

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Return From Combat by Simon Smith.

Two 85 squadron Hurricanes returning to base after a battle over the skies of southern England in the summer of 1940.

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Thorogood Presentation Edition of 4 Artist Proofs, supplied double mounted. Image size 20 inches x 15 inches (51cm x 38cm). Price £260.00

Features the mounted original signature of Squadron Leader Laurence Thorogood DFC AE (deceased).

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Fury of Assault by Robert Taylor.

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Uneven Odds by Robert Taylor

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      The Dambusters by Simon Smith Gibson and Martins attack run 16th May 1943.  Signed by five crew, Edward C Johnson - bomb aimer, Ray Grayston - Flight Engineer, Frederick Sutherland - RCAF Rear Gunner, George Chalmers and George Johnson 

The Veteran by Simon Smith  B17, Flying Fortress - Our Gal Sal - of the 100 Bomb group 1944 Signed by Captain Bob Morgan of the Memphis Belle and Simon Smith.  

Return From Combat by Simon Smith  Hurricanes of 85 Squadron, 1940 Royal Air Force Fighter, the Hawker Hurricane had a top speed of 320mph, at 18,200 feet and 340mph at 17,500, ceiling of 34,200 and a range of 935 miles. The Hurricane was armed with eight fixed wing mounted .303 browning machine guns in the Mark I and twelve .303 browning's in the MKIIB in the Hurricane MKIIC it had four 20mm cannon.  All time classic fighter the Hurricane was designed in 1933-1934, the first prototype flew in June 1936 and a contract for 600 for the Royal Air Force was placed. The first production model flew ion the 12th October 1937 and 111 squadron of the Royal Air Force received the first Hurricanes in January 1938. By the outbreak of World war two the Royal Air Force had 18 operational squadrons of Hurricanes. During the Battle of Britain a total of 1715 Hurricanes took part, (which was more than the rest of the aircraft of the Royal air force put together) and almost 75% of the Victories during the Battle of Britain went to hurricane pilots.  The Hawker Hurricane was used in all theatres during World war two, and in many roles. in total 14,533 Hurricanes were built. 

Return From Bremen by Simon Smith  Francis ' Gabby' Gabreski, 26th November 1943.

Little Friends by Simon Smith  Mustangs of the 353rd Fighter Group, 1944

Combat over the Pas de Calais by Simon Smith   Signed by Johnnie Johnson and Simon Smith.   Royal Air Force fighter aircraft, maximum speed for mark I Supermarine Spitfire, 362mph up to The Seafire 47 with a top speed of 452mph. maximum ceiling for Mk I 34,000feet up to 44,500 for the mark XIV.  Maximum range for MK I 575 miles . up to  1475 miles for the Seafire 47. Armament for the various Marks of Spitfire. for MK I, and II . eight fixed .303 browning Machine guns, for MK's V-IX and XVI two 20mm Hispano cannons and four .303 browning machine guns. and on later Marks, six to eight Rockets under the wings or a maximum bomb load of 1,000 lbs.  Designed by R J Mitchell, The proto type Spitfire first flew on the 5th March 1936. and entered service with the Royal Air Force in August 1938, with 19 squadron based and RAF Duxford. by the outbreak of World war two, there were twelve squadrons with a total of 187 spitfires, with another 83 in store. Between 1939 and 1945, a large variety of modifications and developments produced a variety of MK,s from I to XVI.  The mark II came into service in late 1940, and in March 1941, the Mk,V came into service.  To counter the Improvements in fighters of the Luftwaffe especially the FW190, the MK,XII was introduced with its Griffin engine.  The Fleet Air Arm used the Mk,I and II and were named Seafires.  By the end of production in 1948 a total of 20,351 spitfires had been made and 2408 Seafires.  The most produced variant was the Spitfire Mark V, with a total of 6479 spitfires produced.  The Royal Air Force kept Spitfires in front line use until April 1954.

The Shining Sword by Simon Smith  Lancaster Over Holland.  Signed by Victoria Cross Winner Bill Reid

Mission Completed by Simon Smith  Depicting the morning after a gruelling operation during the autumn of 1944. As day breaks a returning crew awaits the crew bus at their aircraft dispersal, grouped before their mighty bomber which shows fresh scars of battle from an arduous mission over occupied Europe. The exhausted men are clearly relieved and thankful to be safely home at their in Lincolnshire base.

Breaching the Eder by Simon Smith  Depicts Lancaster AJ-N of pilot officer Les Knight having just dropped the final bomb which actually breached the dam, climbing steeply to avoid the mountain behind the dam. So moved by Simon Smith's reproduction of the event, Flight Lieutenant Edward C Johnson DFC took the unprecedented step of endorsing the painting itself with his signature, as well as the first 400 copies of the print.  Signature: Edward C Johnson - bomb aimer, Ray Grayston - Flight Engineer, Frederick Sutherland - RCAF Rear Gunner.

This epic story of the Dam Busters needs little introduction. An elite squadron of hand-picked airmen were put together under the command of Wing commander Guy Gibson. Their mission was to destroy the hydroelectric dams of the Ruhr, causing millions of tons of water to crash into the German munitions factories. The best known of the dams is of course, the heavily defended Mohna which was the first to be breached. Having destroyed this dam, five of the remaining aircraft, only three still carrying Barnes Wallis' famous 'Upkeep' bomb flew onto their second, but no less important target, the Eder Dam. Although defended by flak, the Eder was surrounded on all sides by steep mountains making the approach extremely hazardous.

Dambusters Outward Bound by Simon Smith  Depicts the aircraft setting out over Norfolk prior to their epic mission, available signed by artist only or  also countersigned by two members of the squadron. and artist proofs with two further members of this elite squad.

 

 

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Two Pilot Sigs Print - Freedom Fighters. Price : £160

Pilot Signed Original Drawing - 501 Sqn Scramble. Price : £380

Pilot Signed Original Drawing - 41 Sqn Scramble. Price : £380

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Ivan Berryman - Battle of Britain Art

Artist Ivan Berryman has been producing many pencil drawings depicting scenes from the Battle of Britain. Each of these is signed by one of the pilots who was actually present at the battle, and is often inspired by the events they took part in themselves. Special signed print editions have also been created from existing full colour print editions, with some featuring multiple pilot signatures. You can find all of Ivan's Battle of Britain artwork on his website - www.ivanberryman.com, or see a full list of pencil drawings - updated regularly, in our dedicated section of pencil drawings.

When you go to a product page for an item in our shop, click on the names of the pilots where they are linked in the text for an item to see a profile page for that pilot. Often we include photos of signing sessions along with details of their flying career, and a full list of all items signed by the pilot.

Pilot Signed Battle of Britain Prints and Original Pencil Drawings

Commemorating the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain

We are busy building up a portfolio of many many original pencil drawings which depict events from the Battle of Britain, the famous air battle won by 'the Few' in the summer of 1940. The British and Commonwealth pilots defended the air above Britain and the surrounding seaways from the might of the German Luftwaffe. Greatly outnumbered, the bravery of these young pilots saved the country from invasion, and let Britain survive to go on to defeat Germany. Without that first crucial victory, the outcome of the war could have been so very different. We have been busy arranging signing sessions with the few pilots who fought in that great battle who remain with us to this day. Our newly commissioned pencil drawings are often based on the descriptions of the battle by these great men, and are authenticated by their signatures. We have also had several editions of existing prints signed in full, or have signatures added to parts of existing editions. We have also incoporated signatures of some of the German pilots who also took part in the battle, some of whom went on to become top scoring aces of the war. See our Original Pencil Drawings Section - particularly the section of artists David Pentland and Ivan Berryman. Also, see our New Signature Editions section to see all of our newly signed editions.

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