A SUPERIOR COPY. Signed (inscribed) by the Author. Learmonth was involved in the air search for HMAS Sydney, the air war in New Guinea, the Battle of the Bismarck Sea, and the tragedy of the Beaufort bomber incidents. After returning from New Guinea he was appointed Commanding Officer of No 14 Squadron based at RAAF Pearce in Western Australia. pp.416 Illustrated, maps #1016R