TARGET PEENAMUNDE Signed by 16 RAF Bomber Command Vets
(Signatures)	Artist : Robert Taylor plus Flight Lieutenant Bill Reid VC , Wing Commander Rod ‘BABE’ Learoyd VC , Warrant Officer Norman Jackson VC , Group Captain Hamish Mahaddie D.S.O., D.F.C. and Squadron Leader Norman Scrivener D.S.O., D.F.C. plus 11 additional Bomber Command veterans : Benny Goodman , P.E. Johnson DFC , S Hollingsworth , J Leaslaghoh , R Roge DFC , J.B. Lewis DFC , Tony Iveson , Ted Durford DFC , L.E. Lucas DFC , and Maurice Stevens.
(Dimensions)	33" x 25" approx  Unframed Multi signed Print
Price	£395.00

Description

On the evening of 17th August 1943 , a total of 596 aircraft of RAF Bomber Command , spearheaded by the Pathfinder Force , set out on what called for , and what became , the most precise bombing raid of the war. Success was vital. The target was a secluded research establishment near the remote Baltic town of Peenemunde. There , a group of top German scientists were developing the V-2 rocket projectile , with which Hitler hoped to devastate London and other major English cities. When Allied Intelligence discovered the plan , the RAF was allotted the task of destroying the installation at Peenemunde , whatever the cost. Brilliantly navigated in darkness right over the target , the masterbombers aircraft , seen in the forefront of this painting , made nine dangerous passes over the target , directing operations. During the next 55 minutes Hitlers secret weapon establishment was almost totally destroyed by the bomber crews that followed his directions. The raid was completed with great gallantry but at heavy cost , and is today remembered as one of the greatest achievements of the RAF. The painting shows Lancasters of No. 83 Squadron Pathfinder Force as they climb out over the east coast of England en-route for Peenemunde on the warm summer evening of 17th August, 1943...Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the mighty Lancaster bomber , its vital role in World War II , and the gallant crews that flew them. Each print is signed by FIVE famous men of RAF Bomber Command , together with artist Robert Taylor... Signatures : Flight Lieutenant Bill Reid VC , Wing Commander Rod ‘BABE’ Learoyd VC , Warrant Officer Norman Jackson VC , Group Captain Hamish Mahaddie D.S.O., D.F.C. and Squadron Leader Norman Scrivener D.S.O., D.F.C. plus 11 additional Bomber Command veterans : Benny Goodman , P.E. Johnson DFC , S Hollingsworth , J Leaslaghoh , R Roge DFC , J.B. Lewis DFC , Tony Iveson , Ted Durford DFC , L.E. Lucas DFC , and Maurice Stevens...priced @ £395.00...To complement the purchase of your fine art print, we are now able to offer a professional Picture Framing service. For further details please contact us by phone or email.