Depicting two B17s from 92nd bomb group having joined a lone B24 from 93rd. In the background, the distinctive triangles on the tails of the two aircraft denote membership to the 303rd BG.
Hawker Hurricanes of 249 squadron (RAF) departing off HMS Ark Royal in June 1941 as par tof Force H. The Hurricanes were to become part of the Defence of Malta against the onslought and non stop bombing by the Axis Bombers and HMS Ark Royal would be sunk only a few months later when on the 13th November 1941 HMS Ark Royal was hit by a single torpedo from the German U-boat U81. The torpedo hit on the starboard side near the starboard boiler room causing a 130ft by 30ft hole. Water poured in causing a 10% list immediately. The flooding spread quickly to the middle of the ship and then to the port boiler room, eectric power failed, and after 14 hours while in tow to Gibraltar she capsized and sunk the following day.
The fourth attack on the Mohne Dam led by Sqd Ldr H M Young, piloting AJ-A (ED877/G) In the background to his starboard side is Flt Lt H B Martin, flying AJ-P (ED909/G) who was drawing fire away from the attacking aircraft by flashing his identification lights and turning on the spotlight altitude indicators. Wing Cdr G P Gibsons aircraft is out of sight, engaging enemy fire at the far side of the dam wall. The bomb was observed to make three good bounces and exploded on contact exactly as Barnes Wallis had planned, generating a vast column of water. Although it was not obvious at that instant, this was the attack which succeeded in breaching the dam. However, it was not until the next attack by Flt D J H Maltby that it was realised that the dam was crumbling. The code word sent out by Young signified; Goner (bomb released) 7 (exploded in contact with the dam) 8 (no apparent breach) A (Mohne dam) Youngs aircraft was lost with all lives on its return to Scampton possibly around 02.58 ne.........
This aircraft is credited with flying 126 missions without an abort for the 447th Bomb Group and was one of only three original aircraft to survive the war and return to the US. To the left can be seen the famous A Bit O Lace. All these aircraft were based at Rattlesden. The scene is early 1945, the aircraft flying out to bomb rail marshalling yards.
This aircraft entered service with the RFC in February 1915. Nicknamed the gunbus, it was the first British aircraft to be designed as a fighting machine from the start. The plane was armed with a single .303 inch Lewis machine gun, fired by the observer. It was only a short period of time before it was outclassed by German aircraft carrying synchronised forward firing machine guns.
Item Code : DHM0418
Vickers Gunbus FB5 by Tim Fisher. - Editions Available
This sortie was for the sole purpose of saving lives. The objective was to initiate a breakout of more than 700 French resistance workers from Amiens prison, many of whom were on their eve of execution by their Gestapo jailers. The De Havilland Mosquito FB Mk V1s of 464 and 487 Squadron of No 140 wing were to breach the outer walls and destroy certain key buildings within the compound. Absolute pin point precision was vital to reduce casualties amongst the French patriots. Three formations of six aircraft were formed, each crewed by the most experienced members of these squadrons. Low level runs at only fifteen feet were required to maintain bombing accuracy. The raid was the responsibility of Group Captain Percy Charles Pickard, DSO, DFC. The navigational plot was in the hands of Pickards inseparable friend and navigator, Flight Lieutenant J A Bill Broadley. The operation took place on the 18th Februrary 1944 in terrible weather, with heavy snow falling, sweeping in gusts and almo.........
1st June 1940 - Pete Peters fights off overwhelming attack over Dunkirk and destroys three fighters. Anson MKV flown by pilot officer Phillip Peters was leading a petrol of three Ansons of No 500 Royal Auxiliary Air Force Squadron over Dunkirk at the time the British Expeditionary Forces were evacuating from the beaches. He was flying at around 50ft when his mid upper gunner reported that nine Bf109s were attacking. Dropping to wave-top height the slow obsolescent twin engined aircraft tried to shake off their pursuers. Two planes were severely damaged and Peters sent them home, leaving his own aircraft at the mercy of the enemy fighters.
Item Code : DHM1074
Improbable Victory by Tim Fisher. - Editions Available
Manfred Von Richthoffen (The Red Baron) by Tim Fisher.
The scene depicts an encounter between Manfred Von Richthoffen, leader of the Jasta II squadron and a patrol of Sopwith Camels. This particular battle above France took place only weeks before Richthoffen was killed as can be seen from the Balken Kreuz insignia which replaced the iron cross on German aircraft after a directive dated March 1918.
Item Code : DHM0417
Manfred Von Richthoffen (The Red Baron) by Tim Fisher. - Editions Available
The B-17 Flying Fortress 'Memphis Belle' returns from one of her 25 mission over France and Germany. Memphis Belle, a B-17F-10-BO, USAAF Serial No.41-24485, was supplied to the USAAF on July 15th 1942, and delivered to the 91st Bomb Group in September 1942 at Dow Field, Bangor, Maine. Memphis Belle deployed to Scotland at Prestwick on September 30th 1942 and went to RAF Kimbolton on October 1st, and then to her permanent base at Bassingbourn on October 14th.1942. Memphis Belle was the first United States Army Air Force heavy bomber to complete 25 combat missions with her crew intact. The aircraft and crew then returned to the United States to promote and sell war bonds. The Memphis Belle B-17 is undergoing extensive restoration at the National Museum of the United States Air Force at the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio.
Low Level Para Drop
by Tim Fisher Depicting a Hercules dropping Paras at low level.
Goner 78A - The Dambusters
Raid by Tim Fisher The fourth attack on the Mohne Dam led
by Sqd Ldr H M Young, piloting AJ-A (ED877/G). In the background to his
starboard side is Flt Lt H B Martin, flying AJ-P (ED909/G), who was
drawing fire away from the attacking aircraft by flashing his
identification lights and turning on the spotlight altitude indicators.
Wing Cdr G P Gibson's aircraft is out of sight, engaging enemy fire at
the far side of the dam wall. The bomb was observed to make three good
bounces and exploded on contact exactly as Barnes Wallis had planned,
generating a vast column of water. Although it was not obvious at that
instant, this was the attack which succeeded in breaching the dam.
However, it was not until the next attack by Flt D J H Maltby that it
was realised that the dam was crumbling. The code word sent out by Young
signified; Goner (bomb released) 7 (exploded in contact with the dam) 8
(no apparent breach) A (Mohne dam). Young's aircraft was lost with all
lives on its return to Scampton possibly around 02.58 near
Castricum-ann-Zee, north of Ijmuiden.
Coming Home by Tim Fisher The Flying Fortress the Memphis Belle returns from another mission
over Germany.
Hercules Supply Drop
by Tim Fisher Supplies being flown in for the US Implementation Force
(IFOR), near Zupanja, Croatia.
Motley Crew by Tim
Fisher Depicting two B17's from 92nd bomb group having joined a lone B24
from 93rd. In the background, the distinctive triangles on the tails of
the two aircraft denote membership to the 303rd BG. Hence the title of
the painting.
FALLING ANGELS BY TIM FISHER Ju 52s deploy German Paratroopers during the assault on Crete
(operation Mercure) 1942.
Malta Relief by Tim
Fisher. Hurricanes of 249 squadron (RAF) departing off HMS Ark Royal in June 1941.
SINKING OF U-BOAT 347 BY TIM FISHER Flt. Lt. John Alexander Cruickshank in his consolidated Catalina. Winning his
Victoria Cross for sinking U-347.
Vickers Gunbus FB5 by Tim Fisher This aircraft entered service with the RFC in February 1915. Nicknamed
the gunbus, it was the first British aircraft to be designed
as a fighting machine from the start. The plane was armed with a single
.303 inch Lewis machine gun, fired by the observer. It was only a short
period of time before it was outclassed by German aircraft carrying synchronised
forward firing machine guns.
Manfred Von Richthoffen (The Red Baron) by Tim Fisher
The scene depicts an encounter between Manfred Von
Richthoffen, leader
of the Jasta II squadron and a patrol of Sopwith Camels. This particular
battle above France took place only weeks before Richthoffen was killed
as can be seen from the Balken Kreuz insignia which replaced the iron
cross on German aircraft after a directive dated March 1918.
Master of the Skies by Tim Fisher Von Richthofen brings down Ronald Hinings of 73 Squadron, making his
78th victory. This painting depicts the battle between Manfred von Richthofen and Lieutenant Ronald George Adams of 73 Squadron. Since his arrival on the
battlefield in the late summer of 1916, this made Richthofen's 78th
victory out of a final total of 80. The aircraft he was flying was a
Fokker Drl No 477/`7. It is shown with red upper wing surfaces, tail
plane, rudder and wheel covers. National markings were in the process of
change in March/April 1918. There is no evidence of the precise date of
change and so 477/17 is shown with its original Cross Patee markings
Scheherazade by Tim Fisher This aircraft is credited with flying
126 missions without an abort for the 447th Bomb Group and was one of
only three original aircraft to survive the war and return to the
US. To the left can be seen the famous A Bit O Lace. All
these aircraft were based at Rattlesden. The scene is early 1945,
the aircraft flying out to bomb rail marshalling yards.
Improbable Victory by Tim Fisher
1st June 1940 - 'Pete' Peters fights off overwhelming attack over
Dunkirk and destroys three fighters Anson MKV flown by pilot officer Phillip
Peters was leading a petrol of three Ansons of No 500 Royal Auxiliary Air
Force Squadron over Dunkirk at the time the British Expeditionary Forces
were evacuating from the beaches. He was flying at around 50ft. when his
mid upper gunner reported that nine Bf109's were attacking. Dropping
wave-top height the slow obsolescent twin engined aircraft tried to shake
off their pursuers. Two planes were severely damaged and Peters sent them
home, leaving his own aircraft at the mercy of the enemy fighters.
It was at this point that Peters was grateful for his 'secret
weapons'. In addition to the Anson's nose gun and mid upper turret, guns
had been fitted projecting out of the sides of the aircraft's long
'greenhouse' cabin. The extra guns were manned by the co-pilot and
wireless operator. By throttling back and executing a number of skid turns
Peters was able to out manoeuvre the enemy and allow his crew to fire on
the attackers. The first Bf109 was finished off with the nose gun as it did a stall
turn in front off the aircraft. The second was shot down into the sea. A
third attacker sustained heavy damage and turned tail with the other
pursuers. Peters set course for Detling. The news of the battle went on ahead
of his arrival and he was greeted by applause and cheering of the squadron
personnel.
When the aircraft was inspected, only one bullet hole was found. It
wasn't until later when he had his parachute repacked that another armour
piercing bullet was found lodged in the silk. For the attack and morale
boosting effect for the rest of the squadron, Peters was awarded the DFC.
The remaining crew, Sergeant Spencer, Corporal Smith, Leading Aircraftsman
Dillnutt and Leading Aircraftsman Cunningham all received the
Distinguished Flying Medal.
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