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Lot 241:
Description
A special edition commemorative card honouring the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt and the service of No. 261 Squadron, Royal Air Force. The card features the squadron motto, I strive continuously, and is personally hand-signed in blue ink by Squadron Leader W.E. Pearce. Pearce was a veteran pilot who flew the Thunderbolt during operations in South East Asia during the Second World War. No. 261 Squadron was notably active in the Burma campaign, transitioning to the P-47 in late 1944 for ground-attack and escort duties. This item is a retrospective commemorative issue, likely produced for a veterans association or specialised aviation ephemera publisher. Text reads: REPUBLIC P-47 THUNDERBOLT, No. 261 Squadron Royal Air Force, I strive continuously, Squadron Leader W.E. Pearce. This Special Edition card has been personally signed by a Veteran who flew the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt while serving with No 261 Squadron in South East Asia. 150mm x 105mm.
Condition report:
The card is in excellent, near-mint condition. The cardstock is bright and clean with no signs of foxing, staining, or age-related toning. The corners remain sharp and the edges are crisp. There are no visible folds, creases, or surface indentations. The signature is bold and has not faded.
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