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Lot 199:
Description
A Special Edition commemorative card dedicated to the Avro Lancaster heavy bomber and the personnel of No. 156 Squadron, Royal Air Force. No. 156 Squadron was a key component of the elite Pathfinder Force (PFF) within No. 8 Group, responsible for the hazardous task of navigating to and marking targets for the main bomber stream during the strategic bombing campaign over occupied Europe. The card features the squadron motto, We light the way, and is hand-signed in ballpoint ink by Warrant Officer R. Briggs. Briggs is identified as a veteran aircrew member who flew Lancasters with the squadron during the European theatre of operations. The card is printed on white cardstock with a decorative blue double-border and blue typography. This item represents a tangible link to the specialist crews of Bomber Command and the high-risk operations undertaken by the Pathfinders.
Condition report:
The card is in excellent condition, showing no signs of foxing, creasing, or age-related discolouration. The signature of Warrant Officer Briggs remains clear, bold, and unfaded. The item is currently housed within a clear archival plastic sleeve for preservation.
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