BOMBER COMMAND SIGNING EVENT - SUNDAY FEBRUARY 12th

We are delighted to welcome to the Gallery some very special guests who flew with RAF Bomber Command - 'The Many'- during the war:

Flight Lieutenant RON CLARK DFC - qualifying as a pilot he joined 100 Sqn at Waltham near Grimsby where he completed a full tour. This included 24 ops on the Lancaster ‘Phantom of the Rhur’ which complete 120 operations over Germany.

Warrant Officer RAY WORRALL - a Flight Engineer on Lancasters with 44 Sqn he was shot down over occupied France in July 1944. Evading capture he met up with the French Resistance and taken to the camp in the 'secret' forest of Freteval. Towards the end of August he was seen safely through Allied lines and returned to the UK.

Flight Lieutenant DOUGLAS MILLER DFC - as a Bomb Aimer with 61 Sqn he flew a full tour of 27 Ops during the Winter of 1943, including 10 to Berlin. His final raid was to Nuremberg on what was Bomber Command deadliest night of the War.

Flight Sergeant JACK COOK - joining the RAF in 1944 he was posted to 158 Sqn at Lissett as a Flight Engineer on Halifaxes. As the War in Europe came to a close, he moved to Burma flying as a Second Pilot on Dakotas with 267 Sqn.

Flight Lieutenant TOM COLES DFC - completed his training and was then posted to 158 Squadron at Lissett as a pilot. He completed 37 Operations all on Halifaxes over north west Europe.

Squadron Leader GEOFFREY WHITTLE DFM - during 1944 he completed a full tour as a Lancaster Navigator with 156 Sqn Pathfinders. After one particularly hazardous raid the entire crew was decorated including two CGMs, one DFC and four DFMs - this is believed to be the highest level of awards to a single crew in Bomber Command.

Flight Lieutenant ‘RUSTY’ WAUGHMAN DFC - as a Pilot on Lancasters with 101 Special Duties Squadron he completed a full Tour, surviving a mid-air collision and later having his Lancaster flipped upside down by an explosion whilst over the target.

Squadron Leader ALEX COWAN - flying on Lancasters with 101 Sqn he served as the Navigator to Pilot 'Rusty' Waughman completing a full tour including the same notable raids.

Warrant Officer JOE MUSGROVE - joining the RAF in 1941 he was a WOp/AG on Stirlings with 214 Sqn but during a raid over Hanover baled out becoming a PoW in Lithuania. After taking part in the cruise across the Baltic from Memel to Schweinemuende he was taken to Stalag Luft IV.

Entry is free but strictly by ticket only so contact us now to reserve your place.

It is becoming increasingly difficult to gather together such distinguished veterans and, due to their ages, our guest list may be subject to change. Please check the website for updates.

CONTACT US TODAY TO RESERVE YOUR PLACE AS THIS EVENT IS FILLING UP FAST!

MOSQUITO SIGNING EVENT - SUNDAY FEBRUARY 26th

Please make a note of this date in your diaries to come and join us to welcome veterans who all flew the 'Wooden Wonder' during the war.

Details of the line-up will follow closer to the time...please keep an eye on the website as we approach the date.

THUNDER IN THE EAST BY RICHARD TAYLOR

-- NEW RELEASE --

What is there to say about Richard's latest release, except WOW!

THE REMARQUES, ORDER WITH CONFIDENCE
In our opinion there is no one better at pencil work than Richard. His remarques are simply breathtaking and this outstanding print will look superb with one of his remarkable original drawings in the border. If you have never seen one it is difficult to convey just how great they are, so we are willing to put our money where our mouth is. We're so sure that you will be delighted with the result that if you order a remarqued copy from us and can honestly say you're not satisfied, we'll give you a full refund, (providing it's returned in a saleable condition of course). So you can order with complete peace of mind - we can't say fairer than that. Numbers are very limited so please contact us for availability.

TWO OUTSTANDING NEW CANVAS PROOFS BY ROBERT TAYLOR

WINTER HOMECOMING - THE GICLÉE STUDIO PROOF

Robert Taylor’s moving tribute to that famous bomber, Winter Homecoming, is surely one of the most beautiful aviation landscapes
in existence.

This suprb piece is available as a matching numered pair with WINTERS WELCOME - call for details.

WINTERS WELCOME - THE GICLÉE STUDIO PROOF

One of Robert Taylor's classic winter images depicting a B-17 returning home after a gruelling mission over occupied Europe.

Once again reproduced onto fine canvas these Giclée proofs are absolutely outstanding.

Available as a matching numbered pair with WINTER HOMECOMING. However, numbers are going fast so please call now for availability.