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Description
A special edition commemorative card dedicated to the Hawker Hurricane, personally signed in blue ink by Warrant Officer C.T.R. Kelly. The card identifies Kelly as a veteran pilot who flew the Hurricane with No. 605 (County of Warwick) Squadron, Royal Auxiliary Air Force, during operations in the South East Asia theatre of the Second World War. The card features the squadron’s motto, I never sleep, and provides a direct link to the aerial campaigns in the Far East. No. 605 Squadron had a distinguished record, serving in the Battle of Britain before being deployed to the Far East where they operated from Java and later participated in the Burma campaign. This item represents a poignant piece of aviation ephemera, connecting a named veteran to one of the most iconic British fighter aircraft of the era within a specific auxiliary unit context.
Condition report:
The card is in excellent, near-mint condition. There is no evidence of foxing, staining, or creasing to the card stock. The signature of Warrant Officer Kelly remains bold and clear with no signs of fading or ink bleeding. The item is currently housed in a protective clear plastic sleeve and has been well-preserved.
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