Philip West's tribute to the famous "Dambusters" Raid in May 1943. 17th May 1943 and Lancaster’s from RAF 617 Squadron deliver a surprise attack on the Ruhr dams with specially designed, unique bouncing bombs invented by Barns Wallis. Wing Commander Guy Gibson is shown drawing defensive fire away from Flt Lt Maltby’s aircraft as it passes over the Mohne Dam, just as his mine explodes and breaches the dam. 750 Limited Editions. All are signed and numbered by the artist along with the following highly distinguished RAF aircrew veteran who flew on the Dambuster Raid, 1943; Squadron Leader George ‘Johnny’ Johnson DFM (flew in Lancaster "AJ-T" as Bomb Aimer, 617 Squadron) Overall size: 13” x 19” /33cm x 48cm PLEASE NOTE: This is the smaller size edition, originally produced by the publisher.