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Please note that our logo is used on our website images only and does not appear on our products. Homeward Bound by Nicolas Trudgian. (XX) No single raid during World War Two has attracted more discussion, analysis, features, books, interviews, or been the subject of more films, documentaries, and TV programmes than the famous attack mounted by the RAFs 617 Squadron upon the mighty hydroelectric dams in Westphalia, on the night of 16/17 May, 1943. Led by Wing Commander Guy Gibson, nineteen specially adapted Lancaster bombers, manned by 133 aircrew, culminated months of secret training when they made one of the most audacious raids of the war. Flying at tree-top height in darkness, and doing their best to avoid electricity pylons and other obstructions, they navigated their way deep into occupied territory. Their targets were the huge Mohne, Sorpe, Ennepe, and Eder Dams that powered Germanys huge industrial factories in the heartland of the Rhur. Each bomber had to avoid enemy flak and fighters en route, locate their target, descend to precisely 60 feet above the water then, in the face of a barrage of anti-aircraft fire, release their single unique 10,000 lb hydrostatic bomb at exactly the right moment. There was no margin for error, and there was no place for faint hearts. Eight of the crews that left RAF Scampton that night were never to return. Of the fifty-six aircrew on board only two survived. Though nearly half the skilled crews that made up 617 squadron were lost, they recorded one of the most successful and daring air raids of the war- a costly endeavour, but one that has become legend in the annals of aerial warfare. Nicolas Trudgians emotive painting Homeward Bound depicts Dave Shannons Lancaster AJ-L, dodging the searchlights low over the Dutch landscape, as he returns from the Eder Dam following the part he and his crew played in the famous raid on that moonlight night in May, 1943. AMAZING VALUE! - The value of the signatures on this item is in excess of the price of the print itself! Item Code : DHM2263XX Homeward Bound by Nicolas Trudgian. (XX) - This Edition TYPE EDITION DETAILS SIZE SIGNATURES OFFERS YOUR PRICE PURCHASING SLIGHT BORDER DAMAGE Signed limited edition of 300 prints. The print has slight damage to the border area, mostly on a corner. Not noticeable once framed. SOLD. Image size 20 inches x 12 inches (51cm x 31cm) Johnson, Edward Grayston, Raymond E + Artist : Nicolas Trudgian Signature(s) value alone : £130 SOLD OUT NOT AVAILABLE All prices on our website are displayed in British Pounds Sterling

Other editions of this item : Homeward Bound by Nicolas Trudgian. DHM2263 TYPE EDITION DETAILS SIZE SIGNATURES OFFERS YOUR PRICE PURCHASING PRINT Signed limited edition of 300 prints. Last 30 prints available of this sold out edition. Image size 20 inches x 12 inches (51cm x 31cm) Johnson, Edward Grayston, Raymond E + Artist : Nicolas Trudgian Signature(s) value alone : £130 £60 Off! Now : £150.00 VIEW EDITION... ARTIST PROOF Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Last 6 copies available Image size 20 inches x 12 inches (51cm x 31cm) Johnson, Edward Grayston, Raymond E + Artist : Nicolas Trudgian Signature(s) value alone : £130 £100 Off! Now : £180.00 VIEW EDITION... PRINT Signed limited edition of 125 Collectors Edition prints. Last 3 copes of this sold out edition. Great value : Value of signatures exceeds price of item! Image size 20 inches x 12 inches (51cm x 31cm) Johnson, George L Sutherland, Frederick E McDonald, Grant S Johnson, Edward Rodger, Dave Grayston, Raymond E + Artist : Nicolas Trudgian Signature(s) value alone : £325 £40 Off! Now : £270.00 VIEW EDITION... PRINT Limited edition of 25 remarques. SOLD OUT Image size 20 inches x 12 inches (51cm x 31cm) Johnson, Edward Grayston, Raymond E + Artist : Nicolas Trudgian Signature(s) value alone : £130 SOLD OUT VIEW EDITION... FLYER Promotional Flyer A4 Size Double Sheet 11.5 inches x 8 inches (30m x 21cm) none £2.00 VIEW EDITION... EX-DISPLAY PRINT ** (Ex Display) Signed limited edition of 300 prints. (Two copies reduced to clear) Ex display prints in near perfect condition. Image size 20 inches x 12 inches (51cm x 31cm) Johnson, Edward Grayston, Raymond E + Artist : Nicolas Trudgian Signature(s) value alone : £130 £80 Off! Now : £130.00 VIEW EDITION... General descriptions of types of editions :

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*The value given for each signature has been calculated by us based on the historical significance and rarity of the signature. Values of many pilot signatures have risen in recent years and will likely continue to rise as they become more and more rare.
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Flight Lieutenant Edward Johnson (deceased) *Signature Value : £65	He joined the RAFVR early in the war, serving with 50 and 106 Squadrons. When he joined 617 Squadron in 1943 he was the bomb aimer on Lancaster AJ-N piloted by Les Knight on the Dambusters raid. During that raid they first attacked the Mohne Dam and then went on to attack and actually breach the Eder Dam, for which he was awarded the DFC. Later in 1943 he was shot down but evaded capture and during a two month journey returned to England via Holland, France, Spain and Gibraltar. Sadly, Edward Johnson died 1st October 2002.
Sergeant Raymond E. Grayston (deceased) *Signature Value : £65	Ray Grayston had been serving in 50 Squadron when he was posted to 617 Squadron in March 1943. The flight engineer of Les Knights Lancaster AJ-N, they attacked and successfully breached the Eder Dam, Ray was shot down on 16th September 1943, and was taken to Stalag Luft III as a POW. Sadly, we have learned that Ray Grayston passed away on 15th April 2010.

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