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Description
This is a special edition commemorative signature card produced to honour the service of the Vought Corsair aircraft within the British Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm. The card is hand-signed in black ink by Lieutenant H.K. (Keith) Quilter, DSC. Lieutenant Quilter was a distinguished pilot with No. 1842 Naval Air Squadron, operating from the aircraft carrier HMS Formidable during the Second World War. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his gallantry during operations in the Pacific Theatre, notably during the strikes against the Japanese battleship Nagato. The card is printed on heavy off-white cardstock with a decorative double-line border. The primary headings are printed in green, with the descriptive text and attribution in black. Transcribed text reads: VOUGHT CORSAIR, No. 1842 Naval Air Squadron, Lieutenant H.K. Quilter DSC, This Special Edition card has been personally signed by a Veteran who flew the Vought Corsair while serving with No. 1842 Naval Air Squadron. Such items were typically produced in limited numbers for veterans’ organisations or specialist aviation galleries during the late 20th or early 21st century. Dimensions: 152 mm x 105 mm.
Condition report:
The item is in excellent, near-mint condition. The paper remains bright and clean with no evidence of foxing or age-related discolouration. There are no tears, folds, or creases, and the corners remain sharp. The signature is clear and bold.
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