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The Avro Lancaster arose from the
Avro Manchester and
the first prototype Lancaster was a converted Manchester with four
engines, The Lancaster was first flown in January 1941, and started
operations in march 1942, By March 1945 The Royal Air Force had 56
Squadrons of Lancaster's with the first squadron equipped being the
no. 44 squadron.
The Lancaster had a crew of seven or eight, with a
maximum speed of 287 mph (Mks I, lll, and X). Maximum range of 2,500 miles and a ceiling of 22,000 feet.
ARMAMENT. two .303 browning machine guns in
nose turret, dorsal turret, and four tail turret. or two .50mm in
tail turret. payload of 18,000 lb of bombs, one 12,000 lb or 22,000 lb
bomb if modified.
DIMENSIONS. span 102 ft. length 69ft 4inches. and
height 20ft. 6inches.
MAJOR EVENTS: Dambuster Raid on the Mohne and Eder dams, the sinking of
the Tirpitz, bombing and destruction of German Rocket research
station at Peenemunde.
A Total of 7,378 Avro Lancasters were built and flew after world war
two with The Royal Canadian Air Force, French Air force, and
Argentinian Air Force
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Lancaster VC by Graeme Lothian.
Lancasters of 61 Squadron head out for the enemy coast during the night of 3rd November 1943. Seen in the lead Lancaster is Flt Lt Bill Reid flying QR-O. After sustaining two heavy attacks by enemy night fighters, killing two crew members and injuring Reid in the head, shoulders and hands. He carried on to the target, dropping accurately his bomb load. Navigating back by Pole Star and Moon, he lost consciousness on occasions due to blood loss. He managed to find his way Shipdharn. Upon landing the undercarriage collapsed but luckily did not catch fire. For his exploits that night he was awarded the Victoria Cross.
Signed limited edition of 500 giclee paper prints. Image size 25 inches x 14 inches (64cm x 36cm). Price £135.00 Signed by Flt Lt George Harris DFC, Flt Lt Eric Kemp, DFC and Sqd Ldr Larry Lewis DFC DFM
Limited edition of 50 paper artist proofs. Image size 30 inches x 18 inches (76cm x 46cm). Price £180.00 Signed by Flt Lt George Harris DFC, Flt Lt Eric Kemp, DFC and Sqd Ldr Larry Lewis DFC DFM
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 36 inches x 20 inches (91cm x 51cm). Price £590.00
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 17 inches (76cm x 43cm). Price £460.00
Original painting by Graeme Lothian. Image size 30 inches x 18 inches (76cm x 46cm). Price £2200.00
ITEM CODE DHM1227
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Crewing Up by Graeme Lothian.
Crew of Lancasters 101 Squadron RAF, stand chatting and drinking cups of tea supplied by the WMCA vans. Delays in Ops for an hour or so allow the crews a chance to light up and have a cup of tea. 101 Squadron based at Ludford Magna were a squadron with a difference, from 1943 the Lancasters were fitted with special radio jamming equipment known as ABC or AirBorne Cigar and carried an eighth crew member known as the special duties operator. Squadron letters were SR and targeted by the Luftwaffe fighters giving 101 Squadron the highest casualty rating in Bomber Command.
Signed limited edition of 500 giclee prints. Image size 25 inches x 13.5 inches (64cm x 34cm). Price £135.00 Signed by Flt Lt George Harris DFC, Flt Lt Eric Kemp, DFC and Sqd Ldr Larry Lewis DFC DFM
Limited edition of 50 giclee artist proofs. Image size 30 inches x 18 inches (76cm x 46cm). Price £175.00 Signed by Flt Lt George Harris DFC, Flt Lt Eric Kemp, DFC and Sqd Ldr Larry Lewis DFC DFM
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 36 inches x 22 inches (91cm x 56cm). Price £590.00
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 18 inches (76cm x 46cm). Price £460.00
Original painting by Graeme Lothian. Image size 40 inches x 22 inches (102cm x 56cm). Price £2800.00
ITEM CODE GL0011
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Distant Dispersal by Graeme Lothian.
Signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Special Promotion : This print is 30% off for a limited time only! Image size 25 inches x 14 inches (64cm x 36cm). Price £73.92
Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 25 inches x 14 inches (64cm x 36cm). Price £135.00
Limited edition of 200 prints, signed by Capt George Harris DFC. Image size 25 inches x 14 inches (64cm x 36cm). Price £90.00
Reid Presentation Edition of 5 Artist Proofs, supplied double matted. Image size 25 inches x 14 inches (64cm x 36cm). Price £300.00 Features the mounted original signature of Flight Lieutenant Bill Reid VC (deceased)
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 36 inches x 22 inches (91cm x 56cm). Price £590.00
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 18 inches (76cm x 46cm). Price £460.00
Original painting by Graeme Lothian. Image size 42 inches x 22 inches (107cm x 56cm). Price £2800.00
ITEM CODE DHM1161
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Last Long Shadow by Anthony Saunders.
Lancaster CF-X (LM384) of 625 Squadron. This aircraft was lost over Leipzig on the evening of 19th / 20th February 1944.
Signed limited edition of 2500 prints. Special Promotion : This print is 30% off for a limited time only! Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm). Price £23.52
Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm). Price £48.00
George Harris RAF signature series edition of 100 prints from the signed limited edition of 2500 prints. Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm). Price £56.00 Signed by Flt Lt George Harris DFC.
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £460.00
Original painting by Anthony Saunders. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £1800.00
ITEM CODE DHM0413
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Chadwicks Masterpiece by Ivan Berryman.
When Roy Chadwick first drew the Avro 679 Manchester bomber for the RAF, he could little have known that from this rather lacklustre machine would evolve the classic 683 Lancaster. This painting is not a record of any single event in the Lancasters illustrious history, rather a portrait of a fine aeroplane and a tribute to the many crews who flew and serviced them.
Signed limited edition of 250 prints. Special Promotion - This item is 30% Off! Image size 17 inches x 10 inches (43cm x 25cm). Price £48.00
From the signed limited edition of 250 prints, less than 100 are available co-signed. Image size 17 inches x 10 inches (43cm x 25cm). Price £75.00 Signed by Flt Eng William (Bill) Higgins (deceased).
Jackson Presentation Edition of 5 Artist Proofs, supplied double mounted. Image size 17 inches x 10 inches (43cm x 25cm). Price £230.00 Features the mounted original signature of Warrant Officer Norman Jackson VC.
ITEM CODE B0016
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Nursing Her Home by Ivan Berryman.
Lancaster of 50 Squadron being escorted home by Spitfires. 50 Squadron were based at Swinderby
Signed edition. Image size 24 inches x 19 inches (61cm x 48cm). Price £56.00
Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 24 inches x 19 inches (61cm x 48cm). Price £95.00
Limited edition of 200 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 22 inches (76cm x 56cm). Price £390.00
ITEM CODE DHM1210
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The Shining Sword by Simon Smith.
RAF Avro Lancaster flies low over occupied Europe.
Signed limited edition of 500 prints. Image size 21 inches x 14 inches (53cm x 36cm). Less than 60 copies remain.. Price £130.00 Signed by Victoria Cross winner Bill Reid (deceased).
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).
ITEM CODE DHM1466
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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
Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 22 inches x 15 inches (56cm x 38cm). Price £135.00
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).
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
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 22 inches (76cm x 56cm). Price £460.00
Original painting by Simon Smith. Image size 46 inches x 36 inches (117cm x 91cm). Price £4000.00
ITEM CODE DHM0290
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In the Mists of Time by Philip West.
The Lancaster is one of the most famous aircraft of all time. During the Second World War some 7,377 examples of this aircraft were built and saw service with British and Commonwealth bomber squadrons in the dangerous skies over Germany and Occupied Europe. Of these Lancasters, 3,345 were lost in action.
Signed limited edition of 300 prints. Paper size 26.5 inches x 16.5 inches (68cm x 42cm). Price £95.00 Signed by Fly Lt Phil Ainley DFC.
Limited edition of 25 artist proofs. Paper size 26.5 inches x 16.5 inches (68cm x 42cm). Price £135.00 Signed by Fly Lt Phil Ainley DFC.
Small limited edition of 75 artist proofs. Paper size 19 inches x 13 inches (48cm x 33cm). Price £75.00
Small signed limited edition of 500 prints. Paper size 19 inches x 13 inches (48cm x 33cm). Price £60.00
ITEM CODE DHM2323
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The Long Journey Home by Adrian Rigby.
Open edition print. Image size 32 inches x 12 inches (81cm x 31cm). Price £34.00
ITEM CODE FAR0794
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Against All Odds by Ronald Homes.
Signed limited edition of 200 prints, signed by Ronald Homes and Flt Eng Stan Waind. Image size 18 inches x 15 inches (46cm x 38cm). Price £60.00
Limited edition of 25 artist proofs, signed by Ronald Homes and Flt Eng Stan Waind. Image size 18 inches x 15 inches (46cm x 38cm). Price £90.00
ITEM CODE DHM2188
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Band of Brothers by Gerald Coulson.
Depicting an Avro Lancaster, Hawker Hurricane and Supermarine Spitfire, the backbone of the Royal Air Force during World War Two.
Open edition print. Image size 20 inches x 16 inches (51cm x 41cm). Price £56.00
ITEM CODE GC0651
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Lancaster - The Heavy Brigade by Keith Woodcock.
Avro Lancaster of the Royal Air Force bomber command. The classic RAF bomber of World War Two.
Signed limited edition of 500 prints. Image size 12 inches x 6 inches (31cm x 15cm). Price £32.00
Signed limited edition, with extra aircrew signature. Image size 12 inches x 6 inches (31cm x 15cm). Price £42.00
ITEM CODE DHM2418
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Bombing Up Yorker by Robin Smith.
This print depicts a Lancaster Mk.III powered by four Merlin engines. Assigned to 44 (Rhodesia) squadron on 5th February 1944 to Dunholme Lodge, KM (Yorker) ND 578 was flown by P.O. John Chatterton on its first fifteen operations after which he received the D.F.C. In fact the whole crew received the D.F.C after their tour, this being very unusual during the war, a gesture reflecting the heroism of the equally brave crew. Y-Yorker completed its 100th sortie in February 1945 with F.O. Hayler as skipper, surviving to complete its 123rd operation by 17/18th April with Harold Parkin in the driving seat, by this time stationed at Spilsby. The significance of the spade nose art reflects to the fact that John Chatterton was a farmer, a career that continued after the war, and became his logo. Unfortunately, his commander didnt approve of it, and it only lasted one week before it had to come off!
Limited edition of 500 prints. Image size 21.5 inches x 13.5 inches (55cm x 35cm). Price £135.00 Signed by Plt Of John Chatterston DFC 1st Pilot, and Flg Of Harold Parkin, last pilot of Yorker.
ITEM CODE RS0002
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In Remembrance by Michael Turner.
The official commemoration of the 60th Anniversary of Bomber Command was marked by a moving service in St.Pauls Cathedral on 24th April 2002, attended by over 1500 surviving WWII bomber crews and personnel. At the end of the service, those present emerged onto the steps of the Cathedral to hear the unmistakable sound of four Merlin engines approaching, and at precisely 12.20pm the BBMF Lancaster flew over the assembled crowd who burst into spontaneous applause - a fitting and emotive tribute to the sacrifice and dedication of so many.
Open edition print. Paper size 20 inches x 17 inches (51cm x 43cm). Price £35.00
ITEM CODE GT0070
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Lancaster Dispersal by Michael Turner.
A Lancaster bomber being prepared for the coming nights operation, with another machine completing an air test overhead.
Open edition print. Paper size 13.5 inches x 12 inches (34cm x 30cm). Price £22.00
ITEM CODE GT0082
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Lancaster Legend by Philip West.
After another long, dangerous mission this Lancaster is limping home flak damaged, past the windmill at Cley-next-the-Sea.
Signed limited edition of 200 prints. Paper size 28 inches x 14 inches (71cm x 36cm). Price £60.00 Signed by Flt Lt Phil Ainley DFC and Flt. Lt. Ronald Homes DFC.
Limited edition of 25 artist proofs. Paper size 28 inches x 14 inches (71cm x 36cm). Price £155.00 Signed by Flt Lt Phil Ainley DFC, | |
