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Description
A special edition commemorative card or insert produced in the late 20th or early 21st century to honour the service of the Gloster Meteor aircraft and No. 74 Squadron, Royal Air Force. The card is printed on heavy-weight white cardstock and features a hand-signature in pencil by Flight Lieutenant (Sir) Paul Holden. Holden was a veteran pilot who flew the Meteor, the first British jet fighter and the only Allied jet to see combat during the Second World War, with the famed Tiger squadron in Europe. The card features a double-line black border and text in blue and black ink. Transcribed text: GLOSTER METEOR; No. 74 Squadron Royal Air Force; I fear no man; Paul Holden [Signature]; Flight Lieutenant (Sir) P. Holden; This Special Edition card has been personally signed by a Veteran who flew the Gloster Meteor while serving with No. 74 Squadron in Europe. Dimensions: 148mm x 105mm.
Condition report:
Excellent/Near Mint. The paper remains bright white, clean, and crisp with no evidence of foxing, water damage, or staining. The edges are sharp and the card is free from tears, folds, or creases. There is one minute, pin-sized dark speck on the lower-left portion, likely a minor printing artefact or surface debris. The item is currently housed in a protective clear plastic sleeve.
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