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The Eder Breaks by Ivan Berryman. (B)- Cranston Fine Arts Historical Art

The Eder Breaks by Ivan Berryman. (B)


The Eder Breaks by Ivan Berryman. (B)

The success of the attack on the Möhne dam on the night of 16th/17th May 1943 meant that the remaining three 617 Sqn Lancasters of the First Wave could turn their attention to the Eder, some twelve minutes flying time away. Wing Commander Guy Gibson first called in Flight Lieutenant D J Shannon, flying AJ-L (ED929G) to make the initial run, but he had great difficulty achieving the correct height and approach, so Gibson now ordered Squadron Leader H E Maudslay in AJ-Z (ED937G) to make his run. Again, the aircraft struggled to find the correct height and direction, so Shannon was again brought in, AJ-L finally releasing its Upkeep on the third attempt. The bomb bounced twice before exploding with no visible effect on the dam. Now Maudslay made another attempt, but released his bomb too late. The mine bounced off of the dam wall and exploded in mid air right behind AJ-Z, the Lancaster limping away, damaged, from the scene, only to be shot down on the way home with the loss of all crew. Finally, Pilot Officer Les Knight was called in for one final attempt. AJ-N (ED912G) released its Upkeep perfectly, the mine bouncing three times before striking the dam slightly to the south. In the ensuing explosion, the dam was seen to shake visibly before the masonry began to crumble and a massive breach appeared. With the Möhne and Eder dams both destroyed and the Sorpe demonstrated to be equally vulnerable, Operation Chastise had been a remarkable success and will stand forever as one of the most heroic and audacious attacks in the history of aerial warfare.
Item Code : DHM1963BThe Eder Breaks by Ivan Berryman. (B) - This Edition
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PRINTPresentation edition of 5 prints.

Image size 17 inches x 11 inches (43cm x 28cm) Sutherland, Frederick E (clipped)
McDonald, Grant S (clipped)
Johnson, George L (clipped)
+ Artist : Ivan Berryman


Signature(s) value alone : £135
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Other editions of this item : The Eder Breaks by Ivan Berryman.DHM1963
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PRINTSigned limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 17 inches x 11 inches (43cm x 28cm)Artist : Ivan Berryman£20 Off!Add any two items on this offer to your basket, and the lower priced item will be half price in the checkout!Now : £70.00VIEW EDITION...
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Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 17 inches x 11 inches (43cm x 28cm) Johnson, George L
+ Artist : Ivan Berryman


Signature(s) value alone : £45
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PRINTDambuster Edition of 650 prints from the signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 17 inches x 11 inches (43cm x 28cm) Johnson, George L
+ Artist : Ivan Berryman


Signature(s) value alone : £45
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Limited edition of up to 50 giclee canvas prints. Size 36 inches x 26 inches (91cm x 66cm)Artist : Ivan Berryman
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Limited edition of up to 50 giclee canvas prints. Size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm)Artist : Ivan Berryman
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Original painting, oil on canvas by Ivan Berryman.

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Size 36 inches x 24 inches (91cm x 61cm)Artist : Ivan BerrymanSOLD
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Signed limited edition of 1150 prints.

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*The value given for each signature has been calculated by us based on the historical significance and rarity of the signature. Values of many pilot signatures have risen in recent years and will likely continue to rise as they become more and more rare.
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The signature of Flight Sergeant Grant S McDonald RCAF (deceased)

Flight Sergeant Grant S McDonald RCAF (deceased)
*Signature Value : £40 (clipped)

Grant McDonald was the rear gunner on Lancaster AJ-F flown by Ken Brown. On the way to the Ruhr, the gunners shot up and damaged three trains in an eventful trip before reaching the Sorpe Dam. Sadly, we have learned that Grant S McDonald passed away in May 2012.


The signature of Sergeant Frederick E. Sutherland RCAF (deceased)

Sergeant Frederick E. Sutherland RCAF (deceased)
*Signature Value : £40 (clipped)

 Doc Sutherland was the front gunner on Les Knights Lancaster AJ-N that went to the Mohne Dam, and then successfully attacked and breached the Eder Dam. Shot down four months later, he managed to evade capture and escape back to England with the help of the Resistance movements, returning through Holland, France and Spain. He died on 21st of January 2019.


The signature of Squadron Leader George L. Johnson DFM (deceased)

Squadron Leader George L. Johnson DFM (deceased)
*Signature Value : £40 (clipped)

Joining the RAF in 1940, George Johnson served with 97 Squadron before joining 617 Squadron. Bomb aimer on American Joe McCarthys Lancaster AJ-T, they attacked the Sorpe Dam, for which he was awarded the DFM. Commissioned a few months later, George retired from the RAF in 1962. The last surviving Dambuster, he died aged 101 on 7th December 2022.

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