The Work Horse by Anthony Saunders
250 Limited Editions....$155
Overall size: 26 1/2" x 19 1/4"
Image size: 21" x 13"
S/N by the artist
Also available as...
25 Artist's Proofs....$245
Plane Type: LM227 UL-I
One of the very few Lancasters to complete 100 missions, UL-I (I-Item) of 576 Sqn returns over a snow-capped landscape to RAF Fiskerton after another gruelling mission to Germany during the winter of 1944-45.
In his breath-taking tribute to the Lancasters of Bomber Command and the crews who flew them, Anthony has chosen one of only 35 ‘ton-up’ Lancasters to take centre stage as, on a cold, crisp morning in January 1945, aircraft LM227 UL-I once again makes it safely home.
Adding great authenticity and in tribute to all those who flew in the bitter conflicts in the skies over Europe, each print is personally signed by two WWII veterans who flew with 576 Sqn from RAF Fiskerton, as depicted in this moving piece, creating a unique collector’s edition.
Signatures:
Joining artist Anthony Saunders in signing every print are these two highly-regarded aircrew who flew Lancasters with 576 Squadron during WWII:
- Warrant Officer Harry PARKINS - Flight Engineer with 630 & 546 Sqns
- Warrant Officer Roy BRIGGS - Wireless Operator with 576 & 156 Sqns