From the "STAMFORD" Collection.
AIRGRAPH GB 1944.9.16
St Leger Day
Horse Racing
Shows Jockey with Swastika "silk" top on a broken Old Nag [Adolf]
note splint and bandages on rear leg
surrounded by "flies" [Allied bombers]
- sent to 10th Air Formation Signals, B.N.A.F.
- [British North Africa Forces]
Message reads:
"Dear Wilf, Sorry I was not able to send the winner of the St Leger, [I] have been more interested in the old horse above, who seems to be having a lot of trouble with "flies"/ Frank".
Wonderful thematic airgraph. Probably unique!
Ref: su55
Note: An airgraph is a photograph made from a much larger form. The orginal form was photographed in a special Recordak machine. The negative microfilm was then transported by aeroplane to the appropriate processing station. The airgraph "positive" was then produced from the negative microfilm. The resultant airgraph was folded and usually placed in a special "window" envelope.
The airgraph then entered the postal system and was delivered in the usual way.