Tribute to Sgt Ray Shaw, RAAF by Ivan Berryman. [Postcard]

Whilst flying Curtiss Kittyhawk AK726 (O) on 22nd February 1942, Sgt Ray Shaw, assisted by Sgts Beste, Shillabeer and Kierath in similar aircraft, became the first pilot to score a victory for 450 Sqn RAAF, sending down a Ju.88A4 south east of Gazala, Libya. The German aircraft, coded 7A+NH from 1.(F)121, suffered terminal damage to an engine and crash landed in the desert, where the crew were taken prisoner.

Collector's Postcard - Restricted Initial Print Run of 40 cards.

Postcard size 6 inches x 4 inches (15cm x 10cm)