METEOR STRIKE...Rare Mint Copy
(Signatures)	Artist : Frank Wootton and four Meteor Pilots Wing Commander DICK CRESSWELL DFC, DFC (US), AM (US) , Flying Officer GEORGE HALE MID , Group Captain LES READING DFC, AM (US) and Air Vice Marshall BILL SIMMONDS AO, MID, AM (US).
(Dimensions)	36" x 26" approx:  Rare Mint Unframed Print
Price	£395.00

Description

METEOR STRIKE...77 SQUADRON RAAF METEORS IN ACTION, KOREA 1951-31...ONE OF ONLY 500 PRINTS SIGNED BY THE ARTIST FRANK WOOTTONAND 4 JET FIGHTER PILOTS WHO FOUGHT IN THE METEOR DURING THE KOREAN WAR...The signatories: Wing Commander DICK CRESSWELL DFC, DFC (US), AM (US) Joined the RAAF in 1938. Formed 77 Squadron in 1942. He scored the RAAF’s first “kill” of an enemy aircraft over Australian soil in 1942. Under Cresswell’s command, 77 Squadron converted from Mustangs to Meteors. In Korea he flew 144 missions – 110 in P-51’s, 14 in Meteors, 10 in F-86’s with the USAF , Flying Officer GEORGE HALE MID Joined the RAAF in 1951. Served with 77 Squadron in Korea from 1952 to ’53. During his service In Korea he was involved in what was to be the war’s last clash between MiGs and Meteors. During the encounter he sent one MiG-15 down smoking, damaged another and scared the daylights out of another two. Flew a total of 131 missions, mainly ground attack , Group Captain LES READING DFC, AM (US) Joined the RAAF in 1943. In Korea, flew 98 combat missions in Mustangs and 90 in Meteors. Noted for his repeated dive bombing, rocket and straffing attacks from dangerously low-levels. Damaged one MiG-15. Commanded three RAAF fighter units including 77 Squadron before retiring and Air Vice Marshall BILL SIMMONDS AO, MID, AM (US) Joined the RAAF in 1948. Served with 77 Squadron in Korea during 1952. Whilst protecting a large formation of fighter bombers, his Meteor was attacked by a MiG from the stern. Warned by tracer passing over his wing, he manoeuvred, shooting down one MiG-15 during the ensuing fight. Completed 188 missions and later commanded 77 Squadron...priced @ £395.00 for this rare mint print...To complement the purchase of your fine art print, we are now able to offer a professional Picture Framing service. For further details please contact us by phone or email.