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Lot 111:
Description
This is a modern Special Edition commemorative card produced to honour the service of the Handley Page Halifax aircraft and the Royal Air Force No. 138 (Special Duties) Squadron. The card is hand-signed in ink by veteran Flying Officer P. F. Bellingham above his printed name. No. 138 Squadron was a clandestine unit tasked with Special Operations Executive (SOE) missions, including the delivery of agents and supplies to resistance groups in occupied Europe during the Second World War. The card features the squadron motto For Freedom and a printed statement confirming the veteran’s service history. Transcribed text: HANDLEY PAGE HALIFAX, No. 138 (Special Duties) Squadron, Royal Air Force, For Freedom, Flying Officer P. Bellingham. This Special Edition card has been personally signed by a Veteran who flew in the Handley Page Halifax while serving with No. 138 (Special Duties) Squadron in Europe.
Condition report:
The card is in excellent, mint condition. The white cardstock remains bright with no signs of yellowing, foxing, or staining. There are no visible tears, creases, or folds. The item is currently housed in a protective Ryman brand plastic punched pocket.
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