End of Betty ... Squadron Leader Dick Cresswell breaks away in his Kittyhawk after a successful attack on a formation of 'Betty' bombers over Darwin [at 5 am] on 23 November 1942 by [RAAF in the Pacific]. HARDING, Frank

In fine condition. A large-format colour print (430 × 600 mm) inscribed, dated (25 March 1998) and signed by Squadron Leader Dick Cresswell, DFC. Cresswell (1920-2006) was the first RAAF pilot to shoot down an enemy aircraft over Australian soil, which is the image depicted here. He was also the only man to serve as commanding officer of an RAAF squadron on three occasions during wartime, and the first officer to lead a jet-equipped Australian squadron in combat. His performance in Korea earned him both the Commonwealth and the US Distinguished Flying Crosses.

+ 'Moonlight Cat ... Catalina A24-1, captained by David Vernon, shadowing a Japanese convoy prior to attacking and destroying "Nichiryu Manu", Bismark Sea, 6th January 1943'. A large-format colour print (430 × 600 mm) signed by David Vernon, DSO, Group Captain, RAAF. Number 15 of only 300 copies.

+ 'First of 79 Squadron. "Wooloomanata", Geelong, April 1943'. A large-format colour print (445 × 580 mm) signed by the artist. Number 136 of 500 copies.

+ 'Strip Builders. Airfield Construction Squadron.' A large-format colour print (434 × 582 mm) signed by the artist. Number 45 of 500 copies. [4 items].