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Description
This item is a modern special edition commemorative card produced for the military aviation collectables market, specifically honouring the Avro Lancaster heavy bomber and the personnel of No. 170 Squadron, Royal Air Force. The card is hand-signed in pencil by Warrant Officer Jeff Hildreth, a veteran who served as aircrew on Lancaster bombers with the squadron during the European campaign of the Second World War. No. 170 Squadron was a heavy bomber unit within No. 1 Group of Bomber Command, operating from bases such as RAF Dunholme Lodge and RAF Hemswell between 1944 and 1945. The card features the squadron’s motto, To see (and) not be seen, and includes a printed verification statement regarding the authenticity of the signature. Transcription of text: AVRO LANCASTER, No. 170 Squadron, Royal Air Force, To see (and) not be seen, Jeff Hildreth [Signature], Warrant Officer J. Hildreth, This Special Edition card has been personally signed by a Veteran who flew in the Avro Lancaster while serving with No. 170 Squadron in Europe. Dimensions: 148mm x 210mm.
Condition report:
The card is in excellent condition. The heavy paper stock is bright white and clean, showing no evidence of foxing, staining, or yellowing. There are no tears, folds, or corner creases present. The blue printed text and decorative border remain sharp and vibrant. The item has been well-preserved within a clear protective plastic sleeve.
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