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Description
A professionally printed Special Edition commemorative card dedicated to the Hawker Hurricane and No. 87 Squadron, Royal Air Force. The card is personally hand-signed in grey ink by Squadron Leader Frederick Peter Freddie Joyce, MBE. Squadron Leader Joyce was a distinguished veteran pilot who flew Hurricanes with No. 87 Squadron during the Battle of France in 1940, a critical phase of early aerial combat preceding the Battle of Britain. The card features the squadron motto, The most powerful fear me, which is a translation of the Latin Maximus me metuet. This item represents a tangible link to the Royal Air Force’s defensive operations in Western Europe during the opening stages of the Second World War. The card includes printed biographical details confirming the signatory’s service and rank.
Condition report:
The card is in excellent, as-new condition. The cardstock is clean and bright with no signs of foxing, yellowing, or creasing. The typography and decorative red border remain sharp and well-defined. The signature is clear, bold, and shows no signs of fading. The item is currently protected within a clear plastic sleeve.
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