{"product_id":"gatwick-papal-express-train-transport-pope-john-paul-ii-1982-uk-visit-postcard","title":"Gatwick Papal Express Train Transport Pope John Paul II 1982 UK Visit Postcard","description":"\u003cp\u003eNP127  A stunning postcard published in 1982 to celebrate the historic pastoral visit of Pope John Paul II to the United Kingdom, marking the first time a reigning pope ever set foot on British soil showing this most historic scene (see below) from his visit with accompanying identification on reverse together with upmarket publisher logos published shortly after the visit unused and mint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis postcard captures the uniquely customized \"Papal Express\" train waiting to transport His Holiness directly from Gatwick Airport into the heart of London on May 28, 1982. This historic scene beautifully highlights the specialized British Rail logistics arranged to provide the Pontiff with a swift, celebratory journey to Victoria Station for the official launch of his English tour.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Postcard Finder","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56953426116934,"sku":null,"price":2.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0965\/3216\/9030\/files\/20260714_054.jpg?v=1784023679","url":"https:\/\/postcardfinder.co.uk\/products\/gatwick-papal-express-train-transport-pope-john-paul-ii-1982-uk-visit-postcard","provider":"Postcard Finder","version":"1.0","type":"link"}