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RAF Hawker Typhoon No. 197 Squadron Signed Commemorative Card, Flying Officer J. Byrne, c. late 20th Century

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Description

This is a signed special edition commemorative card featuring the Hawker Typhoon aircraft and No. 197 Squadron of the Royal Air Force. No. 197 Squadron was a notable ground-attack unit during the Second World War, particularly during the liberation of Northwest Europe between 1944 and 1945. The card, produced in the late 20th or early 21st century for collectors, features the squadron motto, You will find us in the skies. It is hand-signed in black ink by veteran Flying Officer J. Byrne, who has also inscribed his service dates, March 44. June 45. The card includes printed text: HAWKER TYPHOON, No. 197 Squadron Royal Air Force, Flying Officer J. Byrne, and a statement verifying the signature of a veteran who flew the Typhoon in Europe. Dimensions: 148mm x 210mm.


Condition report:

The card is in excellent, near-mint condition. The white cardstock remains bright and clean, showing no signs of foxing, staining, or yellowing. There are no visible creases, tears, or folds, and the corners and edges are sharp. The item is currently housed in a protective clear plastic sleeve.