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By The Light Of The Moon Limited Edition Poster (Lancaster)
On the night of 16-17 May, 1943, Wing Commander Guy Gibson, led 617 Squadron of the Royal Air Force on an audacious bombing raid to destroy three dams in the Ruhr Valley, the industrial heartland of Germany. The dams were fiercely protected, but 617 Squadron had a secret weapon: the ‘bouncing bomb.’
Imperial War Museums has partnered with Historiart to create three artworks to commemorate the 80th anniversary of one of the most daring operations undertaken by the Royal Air Force during the Second World War, Operation Chastise, or as it is more commonly known, the Dambusters Raid.
This piece, from artist Royalston, focuses on the final approach of 617 squadron at the moment the bouncing bomb was released while under fire from German forces who were protecting the dams.
Artist: Royalston
Edition: Signed by the artist.
Size: A2 (420 x 594 mm/ 16.5 x 23.4 inches)
Print Details: Fine art giclée printed by White Duck Editions in the UK
Officially licensed: Imperial War Museum
Price £50
