A Lincolnshire Sunset 1944 by Gerald Coulson.

The Avro Lancaster was possibly the most versatile and successful bomber aircraft ever and certainly became the backbone of RAF Bomber Command during WWII. Being able to deliver a greater payload than any other aircraft of The War, the Lancaster was involved in nearly every night bombing raid on Europe and undertook some of the most famous bombing missions in History. Of all the crews of RAF Bomber Command 617 Squadron are perhaps the best known. Famed for their expertise in precision bombing they took part in some of the most daring raids of the War. Many of the crews such as Guy Gibson, Leonard Cheshire and Bill Reid became household names and their exploits are well documented. This superb painting by Gerald Coulson is a tribute to all those crews who flew with Bomber Command. Each print is personally signed by prominent crew who flew with 617 Squadron during WWII. Coulsons painting captures the moment perfectly. As the sun is setting in the early part of 1944 over their Lincolnshire airfield , groundcrews make final preparations to the Lancasters of 617 Squadron. Beneath the mighty aircraft crews ready themselves for a long , gruelling night operation over occupied Europe.

Signed by Flight Lieutenant J Castagnola DSO DFC,
Squadron Leader Malcolm Mac Hamilton DFC*,
Flt Lieutenant Bob Knights DSO, DFC (deceased),
Flight Lieutenant Fred Watts DFC (deceased)
and
Squadron Leader Tony Iveson DFC (deceased).

Signed limited edition of 500 prints.

Image size 24 inches x 17 inches (61cm x 43cm)