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Description
This item is a modern commemorative special edition signature card honouring the Avro Lancaster and the personnel of No. 61 Squadron, Royal Air Force. The card is hand-signed in black ink by veteran Warrant Officer Ken Johnson. No. 61 Squadron was a distinguished heavy bomber squadron that played a significant role in the Allied air campaign over occupied Europe during the Second World War, notably operating out of RAF Skellingthorpe. This type of ephemera was produced for the aviation collectables market to document the first-hand signatures of surviving aircrew. The card is printed with the following text: AVRO LANCASTER, No. 61 Squadron, Royal Air Force, Thundering through the clear air, Ken Johnson, Warrant Officer K. Johnson. It further notes: This Special Edition card has been personally signed by a Veteran who flew in the Avro Lancaster while serving with No. 61 Squadron in Europe. Dimensions: 148mm x 105mm.
Condition report:
The card is in excellent condition, showing a bright white surface with no signs of age-related toning or foxing. The corners are sharp and the edges are clean. There are no creases, folds, or tears present. The signature remains dark and distinct. The item is currently housed in a protective plastic sleeve.
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