Containing superbly reproduced photographic images of John Thompson “Tommy” Pethybridge and the ‘Lady Southern Cross’ this frame pays tribute to the contribution made by Tommy Pethybridge to the pioneering era of aviation.

Limited by number and containing the Certificate of Authenticity, this frame contains two Commemorative Release Bronze Medallions, inset into a red suede background and beautifully displayed both front and back to enjoy the full quality of the medallion set.

The framing has been produced and designed specifically for the Commemorative Release to the highest quality and to embody the era of the 1930’s whilst modernising and enhancing the appearance of the images contained.

Personally endorsed in the design and content by both the families of Sir Charles Kingsford Smith and John Thompson Pethybridge, this frame. These frames are true collectors items and will never be produced again.

Tommy as he was commonly known was brilliant pilot and aeronautical engineer, a great friend and colleague of Sir Charles Kingsford Smith. Tommy had long been Kingsford Smith’s chief mechanic and flown mayn times with Smithy, Tommy was a teacher at the Kingsford Smith school for aviation and contributed widely to the pioneering era of aviation in Australia and around the world.

Lady Southern Cross Photograph - Courtesy of Lockheed Martin
John Thompson Pethybridge Photograph – Courtesy of Joan Macmillan

* Limited by number
* Certificate of Authentication Included in frame
* Name included in Commemorative Flight Book
* All products are hand crafted and Australian made