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FINAL MOMENTS AT SCAMPTON
by Richard Taylor
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Commemorating the historic Dambusters Raid, 16/17 May 1943
On the night of 16/17 May 1943, nineteen
Lancasters crewed by 133 men of the newly-
formed 617 Squadron took off from RAF
Scampton in Lincolnshire to begin
Operation Chastise – a daring low-
level night attack on the mighty dams of the
Ruhr; the Möhne, Sorpe, Ennepe and Eder
Dams. Led by Wing Commander Guy Gibson,
already a veteran of over 170 missions, the
elite squadron of Dambusters was under no
illusions about the dangers ahead; night-
fighters, heavy flak en-route and defensive
ground at the target area were only some of
the dangers they faced because to drop their
lethal cargo they would need to fly, in
complete darkness, at precisely 60 feet
above the water to release the unique
10,000lb hydrostatic bouncing bombs designed
by Barnes Wallis.
Displaying outstanding skill and
unparalleled acts of bravery, the crews
successfully breached both the Möhne and
Eder Dams but of the 19 Lancasters that
departed Scampton that night, eight would
never return; of the 56 aircrew aboard only
two survived. No fewer than 33 decorations
were awarded, and Guy Gibson was awarded the
Victoria Cross. Today the legend of the
Dambusters lives on, and the men who flew
that daring raid became legends in the
history of aerial warfare.
Approx. Matted Size: 29 ½” wide x 9” high
Image Size: 25” wide x 3” high
Richard’s detailed work The Dambusters – Final Moments at Scampton commemorates the anniversary of Operation Chastise through the release of this specially commissioned signed limited edition which is sure to be of interest to those Dambuster collectors the world over.
The Limited Edition
Each print is exclusively hand-numbered and personally signed by the artist Richard Taylor.
The Collector’s Edition
Each print in this restricted edition is mounted to full conservation standards to include the original autographs of two highly-regarded veterans who took part in the Dambusters Raid:
Corporal KEN LUCAS RAF
Ground Crew with 617 Sqn, he was involved in fitting special modifications to the Lancasters for the raid.
Sergeant FRED ‘DOC’ SUTHERLAND RCAF
Front Gunner on Lancaster AJ-N which attacked, and successfully breached, the Eder Dam.
Upgrade to include a Remarque
Every copy can be upgraded to include an original Remarque or Double Remarque by Richard in the lower margin of the print, creating a completely unique piece.
If you have a particular request, such as a specific aircraft, please ask when placing your order.
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The Limited Edition
US $105.00 UK £75.00
Edition Size - 100
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The Collectors Edition
US $275.00 UK £195.00
Edition Size - 25
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Remarque
US $545.00 UK £395.00
Edition Size - 0
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Double Remarques
US $875.00 UK £625.00
Edition Size - 0
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