Coningsby RAF Station 83 Squadron George Baxter LTD TO 100 Hand Signed FDC

STB021 This is stunning RAF Coningsby collectors official limited first day cover hand signed by CG Baxter D-Day veteran of 83 Squadron where the signature rests perfectly accompanying the special hand commemorative franks.  This comes with full lifetime COA as the signing has been officially certified by the publishers with full hallmarking and authenticity of the series further detailed in absolute brand new mint condition with additional signature on reverse to fully authenticate and a large map of Coningsby which this edition is LIMITED TO ONLY 100 and numbered 42 from the series (see image 2). You wont source better.

George Baxter served as a navigator between 1944/45 in 83 Squadron (Pathfinder Force) and served in the RAF until retiring in 1956. In August 1942 No. 83 Squadron became part of the Pathfinder Force, carrying out target marking duties for the rest of the war. 83 Squadron was based at RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire from April 1944 until the end of WW2, flying Lancaster Mk.1 and Mk.III heavy bombers.

In April 1944, advances in bombing tactics led to the effective independence of 5 Group, and 83 Squadron returned to its former family to perform a marking and illuminating role on permanent loan from 8 Group until war's end. There was never a time when the influence of 83 Squadron was not felt within the ranks of Bomber Command. It distinguished itself with outstanding performances and below average losses from the first day of the war to the last. Its achievements will live forever in the annals of RAF Bomber Command in WWII.