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Please note that our logo is used on our website images only and does not appear on our products. Lancaster by Robert Taylor. SOLD OUT. AMAZING VALUE! - The value of the signatures on this item is in excess of the price of the print itself! Item Code : RST0050 Lancaster by Robert Taylor. - This Edition TYPE EDITION DETAILS SIZE SIGNATURES OFFERS YOUR PRICE PURCHASING PRINT Signed limited edition of 1500 prints. Paper size 24 inches x 20 inches (61cm x 51cm) Cheshire, Leonard + Artist : Robert Taylor Signature(s) value alone : £75 SOLD OUT NOT AVAILABLE All prices on our website are displayed in British Pounds Sterling

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Group Captain Leonard Cheshire VC OM DSO** DFC* (deceased) *Signature Value : £75	One of the most courageous and determined bomber leaders of World War II, Leonard Cheshire flew four operational tours, starting in June 1940 with 102 Squadron on Whitley bombers at RAF Driffield. In November 1940, he was awarded the DSO for getting his badly damaged aircraft back to base. He completed his first tour in January 1941, but immediately volunteered for a second tour, this time flying Halifaxes with 35 Squadron. He became Squadron Leader in 1942, and was appointed commanding officer of 76 Squadron later that year. Leonard Cheshire ordered that non-essential weight be removed from the Halifax bombers in a bid to increase speed and altitude, hoping to reduce the high casualty rates for this squadron. Mid-upper and nose turrets were removed, and exhaust covers taken off, successfully reducing the loss rate. In July 1943 he took command of 617 Squadron. During this time he led the squadron personally on every occasion. In September he was awarded the Victoria Cross for four and a half years of sustained bravery during a total of 102 operations, leading his crews with careful planning, brilliant execution and contempt for danger, which gained him a reputation second to none in Bomber Command. Sadly, Leonard Cheshire died of motor neuron disease on 31st July 1992, aged 74.

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