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Lot 192:
Description
A Royal Air Force Special Edition commemorative document dedicated to the Short Stirling heavy bomber and the history of No. 149 (East India) Squadron. The card is hand-signed in black ink by Warrant Officer P. Bates, a veteran who served as aircrew on Stirling bombers during operations over occupied Europe. No. 149 Squadron holds a significant place in RAF Bomber Command history, having been one of the first units to transition to the four-engined Stirling in November 1940. The document features the squadron’s official motto, Strong by night (Fortis Nocte). This item represents a tangible link to the early heavy bomber offensives of the Second World War, specifically focusing on the Stirling, which was the first of the British four-engine heavies to enter service.
Condition report:
The card is in excellent, near-mint condition. The paper remains bright and clean with no foxing or creasing. The signature of Warrant Officer P. Bates is bold, legible, and well-preserved with no signs of fading. The item is currently protected within a clear plastic display sleeve.
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