Milne Bay - by Robert Taylor

Milne Bay
The Turning Point
by Robert Taylor

The Battle for Milne Bay in New Guinea was a story of true grit, determination, and valour; it was the moment when the Imperial Japanese Army tasted defeat on land for the first time in nearly three centuries. In the space of two weeks, the Japanese attempt to capture
Milne Bay was halted, and any ambitions they might have held to invade Australia, thwarted. And that victory was due in no small part to the Kittyhawks of 75 and 76 Squadrons RAAF. Shown here are Kittyhawks from 75 and & 76 Squadrons RAAF, returning to No 1 Strip after attacking Japanese positions during the Battle for Milne Bay. Under the starboard wing of the lead aircraft, ‘Polly’, the smoke of action is clearly visible as the Japanese press from their landing site, along the coast towards the airstrip.
‘Polly’, now beautifully restored, resides in the Australian War Memorial Museum in Canberra, a tribute to the men and machines who stopped the Japanese in New Guinea.

Overall size: 20" x 25"

Available in the following editions

400	Limited edition	Signed by two P-40 pilots, representing 75 & 76 Squadrons RAAF	$260
25	Artist's proof	Signed by three P-40 pilots.	$460
150	Collectors edition	Signed by eight P-40 pilots.	$360

Limited edition signatures
Flight Lieutenant H. A. ‘Harry’ Kerr	Flight Lieutenant Arthur D. Tucker

Artist's proof signatures
Flight Lieutenant H. A. ‘Harry’ Kerr	Flight Lieutenant Arthur D. Tucker	Squadron Leader Peter Booth-Jones DFC

Collectors edition signatures
Flight Lieutenant H. A. ‘Harry’ Kerr	Flight Lieutenant Arthur D. Tucker	Squadron Leader Peter Booth-Jones DFC
Flight Lieutenant Raife J. Cowan	Group Captain Ross H. Glassop DFC	Flight Lieutenant A. J. ‘Nat’ Gould
Flight Lieutenant Noel C. Todd	Squadron Leader Bruce D. Watson DFC