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Description
A modern commemorative Special Edition card dedicated to the Hawker Typhoon aircraft and the personnel of No. 263 (Fellowship of the Bellows) Squadron, Royal Air Force. The card is printed on heavy white cardstock with blue ink and features a double-line border. It includes the squadron’s translated motto, From his claws one knows the lion. This item is of significant interest to aviation historians and collectors of RAF memorabilia, as it bears the original pencil signature of Warrant Officer T. Carter. W.O. Carter was a veteran pilot who flew the Hawker Typhoon in the European Theatre of Operations during the Second World War. No. 263 Squadron was a noted ground-attack unit, and the Fellowship of the Bellows designation highlights the squadron’s historical link to aircraft gifted through Latin American fundraising efforts. This card was produced to honour the service of Typhoon veterans and preserve the history of the unit’s contribution to the Allied victory. The card is presented in a clear protective display sleeve.
Condition report:
The card is in excellent, near-mint condition. There is no evidence of toning, foxing, or structural damage to the cardstock. The printed text remains sharp and the pencil signature is bold and well-preserved. The item has been stored in a protective plastic sleeve to prevent environmental wear. Authenticity of the signature is consistent with known examples of veteran-signed commemorative bookplates from this series.
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