Description

In the midst of the harvest in the late summer of 1944, a Lancaster of 617 Squadron makes it final approach. After a gruelling night operation over Germany the thankful crew are the last to return to their Lincolnshire base.

Gerald Coulson is a master at combining a stunning landscape with his aviation subjects and Summer Harvest is one of his best. This new release is classic Coulson and a perfect example of why his fans have loyally collected his work for more than 35 years.

Signatures

THE PILOTS EDITION
Along with the artist Gerald Coulson, each print in the Pilots Edition is signed by three RAF Bomber Command pilots who flew operations on Lancasters with 617 Squadron during the height of operations in World War II.

Flight Lieutenant ARTHUR F. POORE DFC
Squadron Leader E. GRAY WARD DFC
Group Captain JAMES CASTGNOLA DSO DFC

THE DAMBUSTERS EDITION
Every print in this special edition is additionally signed by four of the original aircrew who, on the night of 16/17 May 1943, took part in the epic Dambusters raids. There are a total of SEVEN signatures in this edition

Squadron Leader JOHN LESLIE MUNRO DSO DFC RNZAF
Squadron Leader GEORGE L. JOHNSON DFM
Sergeant RAYMOND E. GRAYSTON
Sergeant FREDERICK E. SUTHERLAND RCAF