617 Lancaster Squadron

617 Lancaster Squadron of the Royal Air Force. Avro Lancaster's of No.617 Squadron, the famous Dambuster squadron, in aviation art prints as part of the Royal Air Force squadron's history in aviation art. 617 Squadron Lancaster prints available from aviationprints.co.uk.

Squadron Leader George L. Johnson DFM Joining the RAF in 1940, George Johnson served with 97 Squadron before joining 617 Squadron. Bomb aimer on American Joe McCarthy’s Lancaster AJ-T, they attacked the Sorpe Dam, for which he was awarded the DFM. Commissioned a few months later, George retired from the RAF in 1962.

Dambusters May 1943 by Peter Read Standing in front of their Lancaster from left to right: David Shannon DSO, DFC (pilot). JAck Buckley, DFC (Rear Gunner). Guy Gibson, VC, DSO, DFC (CO of 617 Squadron). Brian Jagger, DFM (Front Gunner). Len Sumpter, DFC, DFM (Bomb-aimer).

Moonlight Run (Dambusters) by Ivan Berryman In one of the finest portrayals of the Avro Lancaster, "Moonlight Run" depicts the aircraft of Fl. Lt. "Mickey" Martin (ED909 AJ-P) at the moment of release of the Wallace Bomb during the Dams raid on the Ruhr in 1943. With only the gentlest of moonlight rippling over the dark water of the Mohne, this dramatic picture plays homage to the impossible low altitudes and high speeds that were necessary to complete successfully their heroic mission. A stark and refreshing treatment of a subject at the hearts of all aviation historians.

Gibson VC by Graeme Lothian The night of the 16th May 1943 saw 19 modified Lancasters of the specially formed 617 squadron set out to breach the Ennepe, Eder, Mohne and Sorpe dams in Westphalia, Germany. The mission was led by Wing Commander Guy

A Lincolnshire Sunset 1944 by Gerald Coulson As the sun is setting in the early part of 1944 over their Lincolnshire airfield, the ground crews make final preparations to the Lancasters' of 617 squadron. Beneath the aircraft crews ready themselves for long, gruelling night operation over occupied Europe. Produced to help raise funds for the RAF Benevolent Fund this superb new edition is a tribute to all those who flew with RAF Bomber Command. Each print is personally signed by prominent aircrew all of whom flew with 617 squadron during WWII. This is the first edition in a trilogy to be released this year.

Target Bearing 270 by Robert Taylor. 3 editions available from £200.00
Tractor Girl by David Pentland. (P) £425.00
Dambusters by Robert Taylor. 1 editions available from £
Now They Know We Are Here! by P E Holland. £34.00
Eye of the Storm - The Dambusters by Philip West. 2 editions available from £95.00
The Dambusters by Simon Smith. 2 editions available from £155.00
Operation Chastise - The Dambuster Raid by Barry Price. £75.00
Bomber Force by Nicolas Trudgian. 3 editions available from £205.00
Operation Chastise - The Night They Broke the Dams by Ivan Berryman. 7 editions available from £95.00
Dambusters - The Morning After by Gerald Coulson. 2 editions available from £135.00
Dambusters - Breaching the Eder Dam by Robert Taylor. 4 editions available from £200.00
Enemy Coast Ahead by Simon Atack. 4 editions available from £85.00
Homeward Bound by Nicolas Trudgian. (Y) 4 editions available from £105.00
Gibson by Robert Tomlin. £50.00
Welcome Home by Stephen Brown. 2 editions available from £100.00
Night of Heroes - The Dambusters by Philip West. 4 editions available from £95.00
Tallboy Raid by Keith Aspinall. £18.00
Dambusters by Anthony Saunders. 3 editions available from £85.00
Breaching the Eder by Simon Smith. 2 editions available from £95.00
Sinking the Tirpitz by Nicolas Trudgian. 4 editions available from £140.00
Operation Chastise - The Dambuster Raids by Keith Woodcock. £70.00
The Sinking of the Tirpitz by Frank Wootton. 2 editions available from £140.00
Gibson VC by Graeme Lothian. 5 editions available from £130.00
Dambusters - The Impossible Mission by Robert Taylor. (C) 4 editions available from £
Well on the Way to Make History - the Dambusters by David Pentland. 4 editions available from £70.00
GONER 58A - Mohne Dam, Germany, 17th May 1943 by David Pentland. 6 editions available from £70.00
Topping Up by David Pentland. (P) £425.00
A Lincolnshire Sunset 1944 by Gerald Coulson. 3 editions available from £180.00
En-Route by Anthony Saunders. 3 editions available from £85.00
Moment of Truth by Ivan Berryman. (P) £380.00
Primary Target by Philip West. £135.00
Summer Harvest by Gerald Coulson. 3 editions available from £145.00
Dambusters - The First Wave by Ivan Berryman. 6 editions available from £75.00
Dambusters, May 1943 by Peter Read. £51.00
Third Time Lucky by Ivan Berryman. 6 editions available from £95.00
Dam Busters Setting Off by Simon Atack. £34.00
Enemy Coast Ahead - The Dambusters by Philip West. 4 editions available from £95.00
Gibson Over the Mohne by Keith Aspinall. £18.00
Breaching the Dams by Nicolas Trudgian. (AP) 3 editions available from £
The Night They Broke the Dams - Operation Chastise by Ivan Berryman. 2 editions available from £26.00
Target Y The Eder Dam Raid, The Ruhr Valley, 17th May 1942 by David Pentland. 5 editions available from £100.00
The Legend Lives On by A Bramham. £34.00
O Safe Home by Ivan Berryman. 5 editions available from £42.00
Dambusters Outward Bound by Simon Smith. 2 editions available from £95.00
The Dambusters by Graeme Lothian. 7 editions available from £70.00
Every Second Counts - The Dambusters by Philip West. 3 editions available from £95.00
Operation Chastise - The Dambusters by Philip West. 3 editions available from £95.00
XXZ4 Third Time Lucky by Ivan Berryman. (AP) £75.00
Legends of the Air by Philip West. 2 editions available from £135.00
The One That Broke The Dam by Ivan Berryman. 5 editions available from £42.00
Moonlight Run (Dambusters) by Ivan Berryman. 2 editions available from £95.00
Primary Target by Philip West - Original Sketch. (P) SOLD OUT / SOLD
Inbound to Target - The Dambusters by Robert Taylor. 2 editions available from £135.00
The Hardest Task by Ivan Berryman. (P) £380.00
Tonight We Make History by Keith Aspinall. £18.00
The Dambusters by Ivan Berryman. 2 editions available from £40.00

Goner 78A - The Dambusters Raid by Tim Fisher. (Y) 6 editions available from £78.00

Dambusters - The Impossible Mission by Robert Taylor.Dinghy Young, flying Lancaster AJ-A, heading through flak and machine gun fire towards the Mohne Dam at precisely 60ft, has just released his cylindrical, hydrostatically-triggered bouncing bomb – clearly visible against the huge splash created as it hits the water. The mighty Mohne Dam has but moments to live.
Legends of the Air by Philip West. Probably the most famous RAF Squadron in history, mainly due to the audacious Dambuster raid in 1943. Other notably successful missions flying their Avro Lancaster bombers included precision raids on the mighty German battleship Tirpitz, U-boat pens, railways, V-weapons sites, canals and bridges. Through their skill and bravery 617 Sqn. crews received many high honours including V.Cs for Wing Commander Guy Gibson and Wing Commander Leonard Cheshire.

The Avro Lancaster was possibly the most versatile and successful bomber aircraft ever and certainly became the backbone of RAF Bomber Command during WWII. Being able to deliver a greater payload than any other aircraft of the War; the Lancaster took part in nearly every night bombing raid on Europe and crews would operate whenever there was a possibility of reaching their target. Indeed the unrelenting determination and courage of these men paved the way for the ultimate liberation of Europe.
Of all the crews of RAF Bomber Command 617 Squadron are perhaps the best known. Famed for their expertise in precision bombing and utilising many of the developments of Barnes Wallis, they took part in some of the most famous and daring operations of the war - the sinking of the Tirpitz and the legendary attack on the Ruhr Dams are just two of the many successes that the squadron were involved in. Many of the crews themselves such as Guy Gibson, Leonard Cheshire and Bill Reid became household names and their exploits are well documented.
Target Bearing 270º by Robert Taylor Latest release by Robert Taylor commemorating the 60th anniversary of the sinking of the Tirpitz   After several unsuccessful attempts to sink the German battleship Tirpitz, on 12 November 1944, the royal Air Force set about finishing the job. Flying the outward leg of the mission circuitously and at low level to avoid radar detection, Lancasters of 9 and 617 Squadrons effected complete surprise, approaching the Norwegian fjord at tromso from the east. Climbing to 12,000 feet as they assembled for the target run, each Lancaster was armed with a single 12,000lb "Tallboy" bomb, the most powerful armour piercing ordnance of world war Two. Flying through a heavy barrage of anti-aircraft fire, one by one each Lancaster released its deadly cargo, the bomber stream taking just three minutes to thunder through the target area. It was all over; a direct hit left Tirpitz a sinking wreck, her side ripped open by the devastating blast. Eleven minutes later she capsized and slid into the icy waters of Tromso fjord.
Tallboy Raid by Keith Aspinall   Lancaster bombers of 617 squadron escorted by Spitfires
Sinking the Tirpitz by Nicholas Trudgian After attempts spanning four years, on 12th November 1944, Lancasters of Number 9 and 617 Squadrons successfully attacked the German battleship Tirpitz in Tromso Fjord, Norway. Led by Wing Commander James Tait, using the 12000lb 'Tallboy' bomb devised by Barnes Wallis, the Lancaster crews devastated the huge ship in a massive aerial bombardment, the Tirpitz capsizing and sinking inside just eleven minutes.   Signed by Tony Iveson, Willie Tait, Willibald Völsing.
The Sinking of the Tirpitz by Frank Wootton   Also signed by five 617 squadron Aircraft captains on the raid including Group Captain "Willie" Tait DSO, DFC, ADC.

Welcome Home by Stephen Brown A flak-damaged Lancaster of 617 Squadron struggles across the airfield perimeter as it returns to base after a precision raid over enemy territory. After writing a new chapter in aviation history with the famous Dams Raid of May 1943, 617 Squadron went on to execute many more daring operations including the sinking of the Tirpitz. Often flying specially modified Lancasters with enlarged bomb bay doors to accommodate the huge 12,000lb Tallboy, they specialised in high value precision targets such as canals, tunnels and U-Boat pens.

Bomber Force by Nicholas Trudgian   The tension is electric; slowly they climb to circle the airfield while the entire squadron gets airborne. Below, the countryside reverberates with the sound of roaring Merlin engines. Nicolas Trudgian recreates the familiar scene in a stirring painting which captures all the awesome reality of the mass take-off by RAF Lancaster bombers of 617 Squadron.
Signed by Malcolm Hamilton, Terry Kearns, bob Knights and Roy Max.

Sinking the German battleship Tirpitz. This daring raid by 617 and 9 squadron. in aviation art prints. by top aviation artists.

After several unsuccessful attempts to sink the German battleship Tirpitz, on 12 November 1944, the royal Air Force set about finishing the job. Flying the outward leg of the mission circuitously and at low level to avoid radar detection, Lancasters of 9 and 617 Squadrons effected complete surprise, approaching the Norwegian fjord at tromso from the east. Climbing to 12,000 feet as they assembled for the target run, each Lancaster was armed with a single 12,000lb "Tallboy" bomb, the most powerful armour piercing ordnance of world war Two. Flying through a heavy barrage of anti-aircraft fire, one by one each Lancaster released its deadly cargo, the bomber stream taking just three minutes to thunder through the target area. It was all over; a direct hit left Tirpitz a sinking wreck, her side ripped open by the devastating blast. Eleven minutes later she capsized and slid into the icy waters of Tromso fjord.