Crewing Up by Graeme Lothian (AP)

Crew of Lancasters 101 Squadron RAF, stand chatting and drinking cups of tea supplied by the WMCA vans. Delays in Ops for an hour or so allow the crews a chance to light up and have a cup of tea. 101 Squadron based at Ludford Magna were a squadron with a difference, from 1943 the Lancasters were fitted with special radio jamming equipment known as ABC or AirBorne Cigar and carried an eighth crew member known as the special duties operator. Squadron letters were SR and targeted by the Luftwaffe fighters giving 101 Squadron the highest casualty rating in Bomber Command.

Signed by Flt Lt George Harris DFC,
Flt Lt Eric Kemp, DFC (deceased),
Sqd Ldr Larry Lewis DFC DFM (deceased)
and
Sgt George B Thomson.

Limited edition of 50 giclee artist proofs.

Image size 30 inches x 18 inches (76cm x 46cm)