Description
The fifth aircraft to attack the Möhne dam on the night of 16 / 17 May 1943, Flt.Lt. David Maltby powers Lancaster AJ-J 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.
This prestigious limited edition portfolio, issued as a lasting tribute to the Dambusters and the men of 617 Squadron, includes an individually numbered copy of the book THE DAMBUSTERS. Presented in its own luxury embossed slipcase, each book is accompanied by a matching-numbered copy of Anthony Saunders’ dramatic limited edition print COUP DE GRÂCE – THE MÖHNE DAM.
THE LIMITED EDITION
Joining artist Anthony Saunders in signing every print of Coup de Grâce is one of the most highly-regarded veterans who flew on the Dambusters Raid:
Squadron Leader GEORGE JOHNSON MBE DFM
THE 617 SQUADRON EDITION
With Seven 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:
Wing Commander JOHN BELL MBE DFC
Warrant Officer FRANK TILLEY
Squadron Leader LAWRENCE “BENNY” GOODMAN
Flight Lieutenant KEN TRENT DFC*
Flight Lieutenant SYDNEY GRIMES
Flight Sergeant CHARLES AVEY
Squadron Leader GEORGE JOHNSON MBE DFM
THE 617 EDITION WITH SPECIAL BOOKPLATES
With Fourteen Signatures
With all the signatures of the 617 Squadron Edition we have just a few copies which include a second bookplate, signed by the following veterans of the Dambusters Raid:
Sgt DOUGLAS WEBB DFM – The Front Gunner on Lancaster AJ-O, targeting the Ennepe Dam
Sqn Ldr LES MUNRO CNZM DSO QSO DFC – One of the three flight commanders & Pilot of Lancaster AJ-W assigned to attack the Sorpe Dam
Sgt FRED SUTHERLAND – Front Gunner on Les Knight’s Lancaster AJ-N which successfully breached the Eder Dam
Sgt RAY GRAYSTON – Flight Engineer on Les Knight’s Lancaster AJ-N that breached the Eder Dam
Cpl MAUREEN STEVENS – Duty R/T operator on the night of the raid, she talked home the surviving crews
Dr.MARY STOPES-ROE – The daughter of Sir Barnes Wallis who helped inspire her father to develop the Bouncing Bomb
Cpl KEN LUCAS – part of the vital ground crew carrying out the special modifications to the Lancasters for the raid
Sqn Ldr GEORGE JOHNSON MBE DFM – Bomb-Aimer on Lancaster AJ-T, he scored a direct hit on the Sorpe
*there are sixteen signatures in total however George Johnson appears on the print & both bookplates so he is only counted once.
THE BOMBER COMMAND ARTIST PROOFS
With Thirty Five 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:
Flight Sergeant TOM SAYER DFM
Warrant Officer ROY BRIGGS
Warrant Officer DEREK GURNEY
Flight Lieutenant TOM PAYNE
Warrant Officer CHARLIE DARBY
Flight Lieutenant GEORGE DUNN DFC MID
Flight Lieutenant ALAN PAYNE DFC
Squadron LeaderDOUGLAS JOSS MBE
Warrant Officer REX STATHAM
Warrant Officer ERIC HORSHAM
Warrant Officer KEN JOHNSON LD’H
Flight Lieutenant JOHN COOPER AFM
Warrant Officer FRANK TOLLEY
Warrant Officer HARRY IRONS DFC
Warrant Officer CECIL CHANDLER LD’H
Flight Lieutenant JACK BLANCHARD DFC
Flight SergeantRON GARD
Flight Lieutenant GORDON MELLOR
Warrant Officer TED KEY
Warrant Officer RON TOMLIN
Flight Lieutenant RUSSELL “RUSTY” WAUGHMAN DFC AFC LD’H
Flight Lieutenant JOHN TROTMAN DFC*
Flight Sergeant LEN MANNING
Warrant OfficerREG PAYNE
Warrant Officer HARRY WINTER
Flying Officer VIC FARMER
Flight Lieutenant“STEVIE” STEVENSDFC AE
Warrant Officer HAROLD KIRBYLD’H
THE DAMBUSTERS EDITION
With Forty Two 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:
Sergeant DOUGLAS WEBB DFM
Squadron Leader LES MUNRO CNZM DSO QSO DFC
Sergeant FRED SUTHERLAND
Sergeant RAY GRAYSTON
Corporal MAUREEN STEVENS
Dr.MARY STOPES-ROE
Corporal KEN LUCAS
Squadron Leader GEORGE JOHNSON MBE DFM
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