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De Havilland Hornet No. 33 Squadron RAF, Signed Commemorative Card, c. 1990s-2010s

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Description

A modern signed commemorative aviation card featuring the De Havilland Hornet and No. 33 Squadron Royal Air Force. The card is hand-signed in black ink by Squadron Leader J. Froud. This item is part of a special edition series produced to honour veterans of the Malayan Emergency (1948-1960). The De Havilland Hornet was a significant twin-engine fighter used by No. 33 Squadron for ground-attack missions during the conflict. The card features the squadron motto Loyalty and a brief biographical text regarding the pilot’s service. Transcription: DE HAVILLAND HORNET, No. 33 Squadron Royal Air Force, Loyalty, J. Froud, Squadron Leader J. Froud. This Special Edition card has been personally signed by a Veteran who flew the De Havilland Hornet while serving with No. 33 Squadron over Malaya.


Condition report:

The card is in excellent, near-mint condition. The white cardstock remains bright and crisp with no signs of foxing, toning, or staining. There are no visible tears, folds, or handling creases. The signature is clear and unfaded.