Coup de Grâce - The Möhne Dam by Anthony Saunders

This unique portfolio includes an individually numbered copy of the book THE DAMBUSTERS, complete with its own luxury embossed slipcase, together with a matching-numbered copy of this dramatic print.

The fifth aircraft to attack the Möhne, Lancaster AJ-J powers away from the target as his Upkeep mine successfully detonates against the already damaged dam wall. Within seconds the dam will rupture releasing a terrifying wall of water flooding into the valley below.

Signatures:

Limited Edition:

Sqn Ldr GEORGE ‘JOHNNY’ JOHNSON DFM

617 Squadron Editions (7 signatures):
With all the components of the Limited Edition, each book contains a special collector’s bookplate signed by seven aircrew who flew with 617 Squadron during WWII:

Wg Cdr JOHN BELL MBE DFC

W.O. FRANK TILLEY

Sqn Ldr BENNY GOODMAN

Flt Lt KEN TRENT DFC*

Flt Lt SYDNEY GRIMES

Flt St CHARLES AVEY

Each bookplate is also signed by ‘Johnny’ Johnson

Bomber Command Artist's Proof (35 signatures):
Recognizing the incredible sacrifice made by the airmen of Bomber Command, this highly restricted edition comprises all the components of the 617 Squadron Edition, but the collectors’ bookplate is additionally signed by 28 aircrew who served with great distinction in RAF Bomber Command during WWII

Flt Sgt TOM SAYER DFM

W.O. ROY BRIGGS

W.O. DEREK GURNEY

Flt Lt TOM PAYNE

W.O. CHARLIE DARBY

Flt Lt GEORGE DUNN DFC

Flt Lt ALAN PAYNE DFC

Sqn Ldr DOUGLAS JOSS MBE

W.O. REX STATHAM

W.O. ERIC HORSHAM

W.O. KEN JOHNSON

Flt Lt JOHN COOPER AFM

W.O. FRANK TOLLEY

W.O. HARRY IRONS DFC

W.O. CECIL CHANDLER

Flt Lt JACK BLANCHARD DFC

Flt Sgt RON GARD

Flt Lt GORDON MELLOR

W.O. TED KEY

W.O. RON TOMLIN

Flt Lt RUSSELL WAUGHMAN DFC AFC Ld’H

Flt Lt JOHN TROTMAN DFC*

Flt Sgt LEN MANNING Ld’H

W.O. REG PAYNE

W.O. HARRY WINTER

Fg Off VIC FARMER

Flt Lt ‘STEVIE’ STEVENS DFC AE

W.O. HAROLD KIRBY

Dambuster Editions (42 signatures):
To commemorate the 133 airmen who took part in Operation Chastise, this historic and exclusive edition comprises all the elements of the Bomber Command Artist Proofs but includes an additional bookplate which is personally autographed by EIGHT veterans of the legendary Dambusters Raid

Sgt DOUGLAS WEBB DFM

Sqn Ldr LES MUNRO DSO DFC

Sgt RAY GRAYSTON

Cpl KEN LUCAS

Sgt FRED SUTHERLAND

Cpl MAUREEN STEVENS

Dr MARY STOPES-ROE

Each bookplate is also signed by ‘Johnny’ Johnson

Matted Tribute Proofs (50 signatures):
With all the components of the Dambusters Edition, each highly-collectible FIFTY SIGNATURE portfolio is issued with a unique original pencil drawing by Anthony Saunders which is signed by two of the most iconic pilots ever to fly with 617 Squadron

Gp Cpt JAMES TAIT DSO*** DFC*

Flt Lt BILL REID VC

Each drawing has been conservation matted to include the signatures of six more highly-decorated Bomber Command aircrew

Sqn Ldr NORMAN SCRIVENER DSO DFC

A/Cdr DAVID STRONG CB AFC

Grp Cpt DRANE LOWE CBE DFC AFC

MRAF Sir MICHAEL BEETHAM GCB CBE DFC AFC FRAes

W.O. ERNEST KENWRIGHT DFC DFM

Flt Lt ERIC JONES DFC

Canvas Giclée Studio Proof
Anthony Saunders’ dramatic painting is faithfully replicated on canvas using the latest high-definition technology. Pre-stretched ready for framing, each giclée is individually numbered, hand-signed by the artist and issued with a matching-numbered book which is presented in its own luxury embossed slipcase and contains a specially issued bookplate signed by:

Sqn Ldr GEORGE ‘JOHNNY’ JOHNSON DFM