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Lot 170:
Description
A Special Edition commemorative card dedicated to the Avro Lancaster heavy bomber, specifically associated with No. 61 Squadron, Royal Air Force. The card features the squadron’s English motto translation, Thundering through the clear air, which is the translation of the Latin Per purum tonantes. The piece is personally signed in pencil by Warrant Officer Arthur Atkinson, a veteran aircrew member who flew the Lancaster with No. 61 Squadron during the European campaign of the Second World War. No. 61 Squadron was a distinguished heavy bomber unit within 5 Group, Bomber Command, operating the Lancaster from 1942 through to the end of hostilities from bases such as RAF Syerston and RAF Skellingthorpe. The lower portion of the card contains a printed attestation confirming the veteran’s service and the authenticity of the signature. This item represents a poignant link to the airmen of Bomber Command and is a desirable piece of aviation ephemera for collectors of RAF history.
Condition report:
The card is in excellent, near-mint condition. The white cardstock is clean and bright, showing no signs of foxing, toning, or age-related discolouration. The edges and corners are sharp with no evidence of creasing or bumping. The pencil signature by Warrant Officer Atkinson is bold, clear, and well-preserved. The item is housed in a protective clear plastic sleeve.
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