The final display and disbandment of No. 208 Squadron on the Blackburn Buccaneer occurred at RAF Lossiemouth on 26 March 1994, marking the end of 25 years of RAF service. The event featured a spectacular nine-ship formation with specially painted aircraft representing various Buccaneer squadrons, a series of airfield attacks, and a final flypast.
Afterward, the aircraft taxied through the crowds, turned into line, and folded their wings together on the leader’s command as their sixteen Spey engines wound down in unison. “The Last Crew-In” drawing shows the ground crew strapping in the pilots and navigators for this final, emotional display.
This is an exclusive print, limited to a maximum of 25 of this special edition. Each has a UNIQUE HAND-DRAWN REMARQUE on the border. Each print is hand numbered and can be personally signed to you or whoever requested. In addition, each print is accompanied with a certificate of authenticity.
The print (sized at 59cm x 44.5cm or 23.2” x 17.5”) is on superb Hahnemuhle 308gsm genuine Fine Art paper. It is 100% white cotton surface, acid-free, museum & archival grade quality. Each print is sent securely in a postal tube.
Each ‘THE LAST CREW-IN’ print is available for £85.00 (UK P&P). Currently available: 3, 6, 8, 9, 11, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 – please check!
The original drawing is also offered for purchase, POA.