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Lot 214:
Description
A commemorative Special Edition card dedicated to the Avro Lancaster heavy bomber and No. 57 Squadron, Royal Air Force. The card is personally hand-signed in black ink by Flight Lieutenant H.J.L. Bob Leedham, a veteran who flew Lancasters with No. 57 Squadron during the strategic bombing campaign over Europe. No. 57 Squadron was a prominent heavy bomber unit within No. 5 Group, Bomber Command, operating from notable bases such as RAF Scampton and RAF East Kirkby. The card prominently features the squadron motto, Corpus non animum muto (I changed my body not my spirit). Such items serve as important historical links to the aircrews of Bomber Command and are highly regarded by aviation enthusiasts and collectors of RAF militaria.
Condition report:
The item is in excellent, collectable condition. The card remains crisp with no evidence of foxing, staining, or creasing. The signature by Flight Lieutenant Leedham is bold, clear, and shows no signs of fading. The card has been well-preserved within a clear plastic protective sleeve.
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