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Lot 168:
Description
This is a modern Special Edition commemorative ephemera card produced to honour the Handley Page Halifax heavy bomber and the personnel of No. 78 Squadron, Royal Air Force. The card is hand-signed in black ink by Flight Lieutenant F. Johnson, DFC, who served as a veteran flyer with the squadron in the European theatre during the Second World War. No. 78 Squadron was a prominent heavy bomber unit within RAF Bomber Command, operating Halifaxes from Yorkshire bases. The card features a clean, professional layout with a blue double-line border and includes the squadron’s official motto, Nobody unprepared. Transcription of text: HANDLEY PAGE HALIFAX. No. 78 Squadron Royal Air Force “Nobody unprepared” [Signature] Flight Lieutenant F. Johnson DFC. This Special Edition card has been personally signed by a Veteran who flew in the Handley Page Halifax while serving with No 78 Squadron in Europe.
Condition report:
The card is in excellent, fine condition. The white cardstock remains bright with no signs of foxing, age-toning, or staining. There are no visible tears, creases, or soft corners. The signature is bold, clear, and shows no signs of fading. The item is currently housed in a protective clear plastic sleeve.
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