The Secret Weapon by David Pentland. (AP) OPN49DP0213AP. The Secret Weapon by David Pentland. RAF Scampton, 16th May 1943. Ground crew deliver the top secret bouncing bombs to the Lancasters of 617 Squadron in preparation for Operation Chastise. Signed by Corporal Kenneth Lucas (deceased). Limited edition of 20 artist proofs. Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 21cm)
and the mission was partially aborted
These are aircraft of the First Wave
downing more aircraft than any other ship
Original Pencil Drawing with Highlights by Richard Caton Woodville
and neutralising the enemy strongpoint at La Madeleine
Signed by Colonel Tex Hill (deceased)
scoring another 5 victories
A number of torpedo boats are in attendance
The Commandos rapidly disembarked from the bows and set about destroying the dock installations
The combat which followed saw the Heinkel and three Me110 fighters being shot down
It is August
an over-confident Goering made a fatal error