Aviation
art prints of the Avro Lancaster Bomber of the Royal Air Force, by leading
aviation artist Graeme Lothian published
by Cranston Fine Arts, the military print company.
AVRO LANCASTER The Lancaster had a crew of seven or eight, with a
maximum speed of 287 mph (Mks I,lll, and X). Maximum range of 2,500 miles and a ceiling of 22,000 feet.
ARMAMENT. two .303 browning machine guns in
nose turret, dorsal turret, and four tail turret. or two .50mm in
tail turret. payload of 18,000 lb of bombs, one 12,000 lb or 22,000 lb
bomb if modified.
DIMENSIONS. span 102 ft. length 69ft 4inches. and
height 20ft. 6inches.
The Avro Lancaster arose from the avro Manchester and
the first prototype Lancaster was a converted Manchester with four
engines, The Lancaster was first flown in January 1941, and started
operations in march 1942, By March 1945 The Royal Air Force had 56
Squadrons of Lancasters with the first squadron equipped being the
no. 44 squadron.
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Crewing Up by Graeme Lothian.
Crew of Lancasters 101 Squadron RAF, stand chatting and drinking cups of tea supplied by the WMCA vans. Delays in Ops for an hour or so allow the crews a chance to light up and have a cup of tea. 101 Squadron based at Ludford Magna were a squadron with a difference, from 1943 the Lancasters were fitted with special radio jamming equipment known as ABC or AirBorne Cigar and carried an eighth crew member known as the special duties operator. Squadron letters were SR and targeted by the Luftwaffe fighters giving 101 Squadron the highest casualty rating in Bomber Command.
Signed limited edition of 500 giclee prints. Image size 25 inches x 13.5 inches (64cm x 34cm). Price £130.00 Signed by Flt Lt George Harris DFC, Flt Lt Eric Kemp, DFC and Sqd Ldr Larry Lewis DFC DFM
Limited edition of 50 giclee artist proofs. Image size 30 inches x 18 inches (76cm x 46cm). Price £175.00 Signed by Flt Lt George Harris DFC, Flt Lt Eric Kemp, DFC and Sqd Ldr Larry Lewis DFC DFM
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 36 inches x 22 inches (91cm x 56cm). Price £480.00
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 18 inches (76cm x 46cm). Price £370.00
Original painting by Graeme Lothian. Image size 40 inches x 22 inches (102cm x 56cm). Price £2800.00
ITEM CODE GL0011
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Distant Dispersal by Graeme Lothian.
Signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 14 inches (64cm x 36cm). Price £95.00
Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 25 inches x 14 inches (64cm x 36cm). Price £130.00
Reid Presentation Edition of 5 Artist Proofs, supplied double matted. Image size 25 inches x 14 inches (64cm x 36cm). Price £300.00 Features the mounted original signature of Flight Lieutenant Bill Reid VC (deceased)
Limited edition of 200 prints. Image size 25 inches x 14 inches (64cm x 36cm). Price £140.00 Signed by Flt Lt George Harris DFC.
Harris, Kemp signature edition of 20 prints from the signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 14 inches (64cm x 36cm). Price £150.00 Signed by Flt Lt George Harris DFC and Flt Lt Eric Kemp DFC.
Irons signature edition of 200 prints (Nos. 751 - 950) from the signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 14 inches (64cm x 36cm). Price £130.00 Signed by Warrant Officer Harry Irons DFC.
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 36 inches x 22 inches (91cm x 56cm). Price £480.00
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 18 inches (76cm x 46cm). Price £370.00
Original painting by Graeme Lothian. Image size 42 inches x 22 inches (107cm x 56cm). Price £2300.00
ITEM CODE DHM1161
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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 Gibson DSO, DFC. Gibsons Lancaster can be seen in the foreground with lights full on to draw enemy fire, as is Mick Martins Lancaster on the far side protecting Dinghy Young, who has dropped his bouncing bomb and is flying through a hail of defensive gunfire. He scored a direct hit, and his was the decisive bomb that breached the Mohne Dam. Of the 19 Lancasters who set out, 5 received damage from enemy defences, 6 returned unscathed and 8 failed to return. Operation Chastise was a huge success especially for the countries morale. 58 decorations were awarded for the raid including a Victoria Cross for Gibson. The squadron were known thereafter as the Dambusters.
Signed limited edition of 200 giclee paper prints. Image size 25 inches x 14 inches (64cm x 36cm). Price £130.00
Limited edition of 50 giclee paper artist proofs. Image size 30 inches x 18 inches (76cm x 46cm). Price £180.00
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 36 inches x 20 inches (91cm x 51cm). Price £480.00
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 17 inches (76cm x 43cm). Price £370.00
Original painting by Graeme Lothian. Image size 30 inches x 18 inches (76cm x 46cm). Price £2600.00
ITEM CODE DHM1226
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Lancaster VC by Graeme Lothian.
Lancasters of 61 Squadron head out for the enemy coast during the night of 3rd November 1943. Seen in the lead Lancaster is Flt Lt Bill Reid flying QR-O. After sustaining two heavy attacks by enemy night fighters, killing two crew members and injuring Reid in the head, shoulders and hands. He carried on to the target, dropping accurately his bomb load. Navigating back by Pole Star and Moon, he lost consciousness on occasions due to blood loss. He managed to find his way Shipdharn. Upon landing the undercarriage collapsed but luckily did not catch fire. For his exploits that night he was awarded the Victoria Cross.
Signed limited edition of 500 giclee paper prints. Image size 25 inches x 14 inches (64cm x 36cm). Price £130.00 Signed by Flt Lt George Harris DFC, Flt Lt Eric Kemp, DFC and Sqd Ldr Larry Lewis DFC DFM
Limited edition of 50 paper artist proofs. Image size 30 inches x 18 inches (76cm x 46cm). Price £180.00 Signed by Flt Lt George Harris DFC, Flt Lt Eric Kemp, DFC and Sqd Ldr Larry Lewis DFC DFM
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 36 inches x 20 inches (91cm x 51cm). Price £480.00
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 17 inches (76cm x 43cm). Price £370.00
Original painting by Graeme Lothian. Image size 30 inches x 18 inches (76cm x 46cm). Price £2200.00 The canvas is signed on the reverse by Flt Lt George Harris DFC
ITEM CODE DHM1227
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