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Description
This is a modern Special Edition commemorative card honouring the Handley Page Halifax heavy bomber and its service with No. 428 (Ghost) Squadron of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). The card is hand-signed in black ink by Flying Officer Jack Warner, DFM (Distinguished Flying Medal), a veteran who flew the Halifax during the Second World War. No. 428 Squadron was a significant unit within No. 6 Group, RAF Bomber Command, and this item serves as a tribute to the airmen who served in the European theatre. The card features the squadron’s motto, To the very end. Such items were often produced in limited quantities for veteran organisations or aviation historical societies to preserve the legacy of Bomber Command crews.
Transcription of text:
HANDLEY PAGE HALIFAX
No. 428 Squadron Royal Canadian Air Force
To the very end
Flying Officer J. Warner DFM
This Special Edition card has been personally signed by a Veteran who flew in the Handley Page Halifax while serving with No. 428 Squadron in Europe.
Condition report:
The item is in excellent, near-mint condition. It is currently preserved within a clear plastic protective sleeve. The white cardstock is bright and free from foxing, toning, or environmental staining. There are no visible tears, folds, or creases. The ink signature remains bold and well-preserved.
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