Dambusters - The First Wave by Ivan Berryman. (AP) SHN137DHM1938AP. Dambusters The First Wave by Ivan Berryman. En route to the dams of the Ruhr Valley, the first wave of three specially adapted Avro Lancasters roar across the Dutch wetlands on the night of 16 17th May 1943 led by Wing Commander Guy Gibson, their mission to breach the Mohne and Eder dams, thus robbing the German war machine of valuable hydro electric power and disrupting the water supply to the entire area. Carrying their unique, Barnes
In the centre of the painting
having broken through the British lines near St Quentin
much sail was needed to drive the British ships towards the enemy line
During the American assault of Omaha and Utah beaches on June 6
had seen his action and ordered Colonel Blake to promote him to sergeant for his gallant conduct
S1595 at a speed of 340mph
the open marsh of no mans land conceals hidden pits and calthrops
Original painting by Mark Churms
Six Nations 2001 by Robert Highton
Ensign by T S Seccombe
at the age of 29
Size 20 inches x 14 inches (51cm x 36cm)