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Salute to the Stump by Graham Bosworth. - Cranston Military Prints

Salute to the Stump by Graham Bosworth.


Salute to the Stump by Graham Bosworth.

In this lovely picture from Graham Bosworth, the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) is seen flying past the very famous Boston Stump in Lincolnshire (properly known as St Botolph's Church). Called the Boston 'Stump' because the tower was completed over a period of 100 years, appearing as a stump on the horizon (alternative theory is that the tower should have had a spire on top of it and the 'stump' is therefore the base. St Botolph's is one of the largest parish churches in England. Founded in 1390, St Botolph's is aiming to raise £3,000,000 by 2009 in time for its 700th birthday and for much-needed restoration. The BBMF is much beloved by many people of all ages and the sounds of the engines from these World War II aircraft still draws the crowds. Based at Conningsby in Lincolnshire the formation displays throughout Europe.
Item Code : DHM6172YSalute to the Stump by Graham Bosworth. - Editions Available
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Signed limited edition of 600 prints.
Great value : Value of signatures exceeds price of item!		 Image size 15.5 inches x 11 inches (40cm x 28cm)
Rowley, Clive
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Sqn Ldr Clive Rowley MBE
Squadron Leader Clive Rowley was a Tornado pilot who joined the flight in 1996. Fighter Leader, Spitfire of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (2006)
Signature Value : £30
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Reid, Stu
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Sqn Ldr Stu Reid
Squadron Leader, Lancaster of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (2006)
Signature Value : £20
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Pinner, Al
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Sql Ldr Al Pinner MBE
Officer Commanding, Hurricane of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight
Signature Value : £20
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+ Artist : Graham Bosworth

Signature(s) value alone : £70		£15 Off!
Add any two items on this offer to your basket, and the lower priced item will be half price in the checkout!		Now : £55.00

Quantity:
Signed limited edition of 600 prints.
Great value : Value of signatures exceeds price of item!		 Image size 15.5 inches x 11 inches (40cm x 28cm)
Rowley, Clive
NO
PHOTO
AVAILABLE
Sqn Ldr Clive Rowley MBE
Squadron Leader Clive Rowley was a Tornado pilot who joined the flight in 1996. Fighter Leader, Spitfire of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (2006)
Signature Value : £30
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE

Reid, Stu
NO
PHOTO
AVAILABLE
Sqn Ldr Stu Reid
Squadron Leader, Lancaster of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (2006)
Signature Value : £20
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE

Pinner, Al
NO
PHOTO
AVAILABLE
Sql Ldr Al Pinner MBE
Officer Commanding, Hurricane of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight
Signature Value : £20
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE

+ Artist : Graham Bosworth

Signature(s) value alone : £70		£35.00

Quantity:
**Signed limited edition of 600 prints. (Three prints reduced to clear)
Great value : Value of signatures exceeds price of item!		 Image size 15.5 inches x 11 inches (40cm x 28cm)
Rowley, Clive
NO
PHOTO
AVAILABLE
Sqn Ldr Clive Rowley MBE
Squadron Leader Clive Rowley was a Tornado pilot who joined the flight in 1996. Fighter Leader, Spitfire of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (2006)
Signature Value : £30
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE

Reid, Stu
NO
PHOTO
AVAILABLE
Sqn Ldr Stu Reid
Squadron Leader, Lancaster of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (2006)
Signature Value : £20
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE

Pinner, Al
NO
PHOTO
AVAILABLE
Sql Ldr Al Pinner MBE
Officer Commanding, Hurricane of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight
Signature Value : £20
CLICK HERE FOR FULL PROFILE

+ Artist : Graham Bosworth

Signature(s) value alone : £70		Half
Price!		Now : £30.00

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Following the successful attack on the Mohne dam on the night of 16th/17th May 1943, three Lancasters of 617 Sqn turned their attention to the Eder, some twelve minutes flying time away, accompanied by Wing Commander Guy Gibson to oversee the next attack. After several aborted attempts to obtain the correct height and direction for their bomb run by Flight Lieutenant Shannon (AJ-L) and Squadron Leader H E Maudslay (AJ-Z), Gibson called in Maudslay to try again. During his second approach, he released his Upkeep bomb too late. It struck the top of the dam wall and bounced back into the air where it exploded right behind Maudslay's aircraft, lighting up the entire valley and causing considerable damage to the aircraft that had dropped it. Despite what must have been crippling damage, AJ-Z did manage to limp away from the scene and begin the return journey, but Maudslay and all his crew were sadly lost when their aircraft was shot down by flak at Emmerich-Klein-Netterdn. The Eder was finally successfully breached by Pilot Officer Les Knight's aircraft, ED912(G), AJ-N, which returned safely.

Tragedy at the Eder by Ivan Berryman. 		Guy Gibsons Lancaster having unsuccessfully dropped its bomb, draws enemy fire from the aircraft of Sqn Ldr Young as his bomb explodes spectacularly on the Mohne Dam during the audacious Dams Raids of 16th/17th May 1943.

Operation Chastise - The Night They Broke the Dams by Ivan Berryman. 		The success of the attack on the Möhne dam on the night of 16th/17th May 1943 meant that the remaining three 617 Sqn Lancasters of the First Wave could turn their attention to the Eder, some twelve minutes flying time away. Wing Commander Guy Gibson first called in Flight Lieutenant D J Shannon, flying AJ-L (ED929G) to make the initial run, but he had great difficulty achieving the correct height and approach, so Gibson now ordered Squadron Leader H E Maudslay in AJ-Z (ED937G) to make his run. Again, the aircraft struggled to find the correct height and direction, so Shannon was again brought in, AJ-L finally releasing its <i>Upkeep</i> on the third attempt. The bomb bounced twice before exploding with no visible effect on the dam. Now Maudslay made another attempt, but released his bomb too late. The mine bounced off of the dam wall and exploded in mid air right behind AJ-Z, the Lancaster limping away, damaged, from the scene, only to be shot down on the way home with the loss of all crew. Finally, Pilot Officer Les Knight was called in for one final attempt. AJ-N (ED912G) released its <i>Upkeep</i> perfectly, the mine bouncing three times before striking the dam slightly to the south. In the ensuing explosion, the dam was seen to shake visibly before the masonry began to crumble and a massive breach appeared. With the Möhne and Eder dams both destroyed and the Sorpe demonstrated to be equally vulnerable, <i>Operation Chastise</i> had been a remarkable success and will stand forever as one of the most heroic and audacious attacks in the history of aerial warfare.

The Eder Breaks by Ivan Berryman. 		The nose and tail gunners of Ken Brown's Lancaster ED918(G) F for Freddie pour fire into a train as they pass overhead en route to the Sorpe Dam during the Dambusters raid.

Unmissable Chance by Ivan Berryman.
Signatures on these products
*The value given for each signature has been calculated by us based on the historical significance and rarity of the signature and is for the unmatted version where available. 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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Sqn Ldr Clive Rowley MBE
*Signature Value : £30

Editions signed :

Signed limited edition of 600 prints.
Signed limited edition of 600 prints.
**Signed limited edition of 600 prints. (Three prints reduced to clear)


Rowley, Clive
(Sqn Ldr Clive Rowley MBE)

Squadron Leader Clive Rowley was a Tornado pilot who joined the flight in 1996. Fighter Leader, Spitfire of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (2006)


Sqn Ldr Stu Reid
*Signature Value : £20

Editions signed :

Signed limited edition of 600 prints.
Signed limited edition of 600 prints.
**Signed limited edition of 600 prints. (Three prints reduced to clear)


Reid, Stu
(Sqn Ldr Stu Reid)

Squadron Leader, Lancaster of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (2006)


Sql Ldr Al Pinner MBE
*Signature Value : £20

Editions signed :

Signed limited edition of 600 prints.
Signed limited edition of 600 prints.
**Signed limited edition of 600 prints. (Three prints reduced to clear)


Pinner, Al
(Sql Ldr Al Pinner MBE)

Officer Commanding, Hurricane of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight
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