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De Havilland Mosquito No. 692 Squadron, Signed Commemorative Collector's Card, c. 1990s-2000s

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Description

This item is a special edition commemorative collector’s card dating from the late 20th to early 21st century, issued to honour the De Havilland Mosquito aircraft and the personnel of No. 692 (Fellowship of the Bellows) Squadron, Royal Air Force. The squadron was a key component of the Light Night Striking Force within RAF Bomber Command during the Second World War, specialising in high-speed, high-altitude bombing raids over occupied Europe. The card features the hand-signed signature of Warrant Officer Dick Maywood in black ink, a veteran who served with the squadron. The text includes the commemorative quote: So long as the sky shall feed the stars. Transcription: DE HAVILLAND MOSQUITO; No. 692 (Fellowship of the Bellows) Squadron Royal Air Force; So long as the sky shall feed the stars; Dick Maywood; Warrant Officer D. Maywood; This Special Edition card has been personally signed by a Veteran who flew in the De Havilland Mosquito while serving with No 692 Squadron in Europe. Dimensions: 150mm x 105mm.


Condition report:

The card is in excellent, near-mint condition. The cardstock remains bright white with sharp, crisp corners. There is no evidence of foxing, staining, tears, or folds. The item has been well-preserved in a protective clear plastic sleeve.