15 squadron Royal Air Force, 15 Squadron
shown in hisotrical aviation art prints by leading aviation artists Keith
Aspinall and Keith Woodcock,, published
by Cranston Fine Arts, the military and aviation print company.
Here Comes Another One, Skipper by Keith
Aspinall Lancaster's of 15 squadron under attack by German
fighters. during a raid on Stettin 29th/30th August 1944
The Homecoming by Keith Woodcock A snow covered landscape bathed in early morning sun provides
welcome relief for the crew of an Avro Lancaster B1 of 15 Sqd as it
returns from a night mission over Germany.
The Homecoming by Keith Woodcock.
A snow covered landscape bathed in early morning sun provides welcome relief for the crew of an Avro Lancaster B1 of 15 Sqd as it returns from a night mission over Germany.
Item Code : DHM2601
The Homecoming by Keith Woodcock. - Editions Available
On the night of 12th September 1944, Lancaster NF958 (LS-M) of No.15 Sqn was lost in the skies above Mannheim when it was attacked by the Messerschmitt Bf.110G-2 of Ofw Ludwig Schmidt of II/NGJ 6, the bomber receiving hits to the bomb bay which ignited the incendiaries still in their racks. Five of the crew bailed out and were taken prisoner of war once captured. The pilot, F/O Norman Overend RNZAF, did not escape the aircraft. Flt Sgt Harry A Beverton was seen to leave the stricken Lancaster but was not seen again.
Crew of Lancaster LS-M :
F/O Norman Overend RNZAF Sgt Barry J Howarth (survived) Sgt George B Thomson (survived) Flt Sgt John D Jones (survived) Flt Sgt Robert P E Kendall (survived) Flt Sgt Harry A Beverton Sgt I Spagatner (survived).
Item Code : B0428
Incident over Mannheim by Ivan Berryman. - Editions Available
The afternoon of 3rd August 1944 saw Lancasters of 15 Sqn assigned to an attack on German V-1 Rocket stores at Bois de Cassan. While over the target the squadron encountered heavy flak. During the return journey, Lancaster LS-P fell behind the rest of the squadron but luckily for the crew, two P-38 Lightnings who had been involved in fighter sweeps, spotted the straggling Lancaster and escorted it back to base at Mildenhall.
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