Operation Chastise, the night they breached the Dam! Led by Guy Gibson nineteen  Lancasters of 617 squadron attacked Ruhr Valley Dams. The attack used an innovative Bouncing Bomb developed by Barnes Wallis. The 10,000lb bouncing bomb was released at precisely 60' and bounced on the water towards the dams rolled down the dam wall and exploded. The raid was very successful but with high losses.

Printed onto fine canvas to match his original painting, and then mounted on to high-quality stretchers from the Military Gallery studio. Each canvas Giclée is stamped on the back, hand-numbered and issued with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Original Full Size 36" x 24"