Description

Original aviation postcard featuring the Handley Page Heyford long-range night bomber, aircraft K3489.

Illustrated by A. F. D. Bannister and published by J. Salmon Ltd, Sevenoaks. Salmon Series card number 4439.

The reverse describes its two Rolls-Royce Kestrel IV engines and use by RAF Nos. 10 and 99 Squadrons.

Postally used in 1940 with a King George VI stamp and clear wartime “Grow More – Dig for Victory” slogan cancellation.

Please study the photographs for condition.

Sent in a protective sleeve with a rigid professional envelope stiffener.

Condition

Fair to good vintage condition. Surface scratches, rubbing, small marks, light creasing and general corner and edge wear. Postally used with writing on the reverse; stamp remains attached.