Lancaster AJ-N scores a direct hit on the Eder Dam with its bouncing bomb during the famous Dambusters raid on the night of 16/17 May 1943. Pilot Officer Les Knight and Flight Engineer Ray Grayston fight the controls to clear the dam, combining their physical strength to haul the lumbering Lancaster up and over the dam and clear the high ground that lies ahead. With a tremendous explosion the Eder Dam collapsed before their eyes. Below and behind them, the second of Germany’s mighty western dams lies finally breached.

Robert Taylor’s sensational painting vividly shows the dramatic moment of impact.

This print is personally signed by six veterans of the epic Dambusters Raid:

Sergeant RAYMOND E. GRAYSTON RAF
Squadron Leader GEORGE L. JOHNSON DFM RAF
Squadron Leader LES MUNRO DSO DFC RNZAF
Sergeant FREDERICK E. SUTHERLAND RCAF
Flight Sergeant GRANT S. McDONALD RCAF
Corporal KENNETH LUCAS RAF

Condition: this print is in mint 'as new' condition and is supplied with the original Certificate of Authenticity. It is being sold on behalf of one of our long standing collectors. It was purchased directly from ourselves some years ago and has been stored flat and dark at room temperature ever since. The seller has had a change of circumstances and needs funds as quickly as possible, hence the bargain price - this classic Robert Taylor print would normally be £275.