Description: A Tribute to one of the most famous RAF bomber units of WWII A LINCOLNSHIRE SUNSET 1944 By Gerald CoulsonOn a clear night in 1944, as the sun is setting over their Lincolnshire airfield, the men of 617 Squadron can be seen preparing their Lancaster bombers in readiness for the long night ahead over occupied Europe.Of all the crews of RAF Bomber Command, 617 Squadron are perhaps the best known. Famed for their expertise in precision bombing and utilizing many of the developments of Barnes Wallis, they took part in some of the most famous and daring operations of WWII.This superb print pays tribute to all those who flew with RAF Bomber Command and has been personally signed by prominent aircrew who served with 617 Squadron.THE SIGNATURES The print is personally signed by the artist and the following Pilots who flew with 617 Sqn during WWII:Flight Lieutenant JAMES CASTAGNOLA DSO DFC Squadron Leader ‘MAC’ HAMILTON DFC Flight Lieutenant BOB KNIGHTS DSO DFC Flight Lieutenant FREDDIE WATTS DFC Squadron Leader TONY IVESON DFC AEPublished in 2002 this evocative print is signed by outstanding Pilots making it a great piece for enthusiasts of RAF Bomber CommandALSO AVAILABLE FRAMED & SHIPPED: Please ask us for details BUY WITH CONFIDENCE: We have been in business for over 20 years and our items are guaranteed to be in perfect condition, unless clearly specified otherwise.SHIPPING: Our prints are rolled in acid free tissue and shipped in large, thick shipping tubes and matted and framed pieces are 'flat packed' in substantial packaging. Our shipping is insured and guaranteed. We will always do our best to combine shipping on multiple purchases whenever possible – please ask. YOUR PIECE OF MIND: As a reputable company, if any issues do arise we don't expect our customers to deal with it. So if there are any problems such as with condition, delivery or damages then we will take care of it with a replacement or your money back.Please note: The signatures on all of our pieces are original, hand-signed autographs by the veterans involved.
Price: 275 USD
Location: Ojai, California
End Time: 2023-12-13T21:56:28.000Z
Shipping Cost: 15 USD
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Item Specifics
Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Unit of Sale: Single-Piece Work
Artist: Gerald Coulson
Signed By: Veteran and Artist signed
Size: Medium (up to 36in.)
Item Length: 30 inches
Framing: Unframed
Featured aircraft:: Lancaster
Listed By: Aces High Gallery
Year of Production: 2002
Print size: 29 ¾ x 24¼ inches
Item Height: 24 inches
Style: Aviation Art, Realism, Military Art, Illustration Art
Features: Autographed, Individually numbered, Secondary Market, Dambusters
Topic: RAF
Time Period Produced: 2000-2009
Image Orientation: Landscape
Signed: Yes
Color: Color
Autographs also include:: Tony Iveson
Material: Lithograph, Paper
Other Autographs included:: Bob Knights
Certificate of Authenticity (COA): Yes
Original/Licensed Reprint: Limited Edition Print
Subject: 617 Squadron, Aircraft, Lancaster Bomber, Military, World War II (1939-1945)
Type: Art Print
Featuring: Bomber Command
Autographed by:: 617 Squadron Pilots
COA Issued By: Military Gallery
Theme: Art, Aviation, Militaria, Conflicts & Wars
Production Technique: Offset Lithograph
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States