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Lot 221:
Description
This item is a special edition commemorative card honouring the Avro Lancaster heavy bomber and the aircrews of No. 156 Squadron, Pathfinder Force (PFF), Royal Air Force. The card is hand-signed in black ink by Flight Lieutenant Doug Reed, DFM, a veteran of the squadron. No. 156 Squadron was a vital component of the elite Pathfinder Force during the Second World War, responsible for navigating to and marking targets with flares to guide the main bomber stream. The card features the squadron motto, We light the way, and a printed statement confirming the veteran’s service in the European theatre. This is a modern commemorative production, likely created for a veterans’ association or a specific aviation anniversary in the late 20th or early 21st century. Transcription of text: AVRO LANCASTER; No. 156 Squadron Pathfinder Force Royal Air Force; We light the way; Doug Reed Flight Lieutenant D. Reed DFM; This Special Edition card has been personally signed by a Veteran who flew in the Avro Lancaster while serving with No 156 PFF Squadron in Europe. Dimensions: 148mm x 210mm.
Condition report:
The card is in excellent condition. The cardstock is bright white and free from foxing, staining, or age-related discolouration. There are no visible tears, creases, or folds. The blue ink printing remains sharp and the hand-written signature is clear and unfaded. The item has been well-preserved within a protective plastic sleeve.
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