Waddington RAF Station Eric Baldwin 463 467 Squadron Map Ltd to 80 Hand Signed FDC

STB021 This is stunning RAFWaddington collectors official limited first day cover hand signed by historic veteran of D-Day Eric Baldwin of 463 & 467 Squadrons 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 Waddington which this edition is LIMITED TO ONLY 80 and numbered 40 from the series (see image 2). You wont source better.

"....One night in July, 1944, Flight Lieutenant Baldwin was captain of an aircraft detailed to attack Berlin. On the bombing run the aircraft was hit in several places by anti-aircraft fire. One piece of shrapnel pierced the suction line to the blind flying instruments and rendered them unserviceable. Undeterred, Flight Lieutenant Baldwin continued the bombing run and completed a successful attack. Shortly after leaving the target area he was pursued by an enemy fighter. Flight Lieutenant Baldwin decided to take refuge in a cloud but .with his blind flying instruments out of action he lost control of the aircraft, but evaded the fighter. After losing considerable height, control of the aircraft was regained and a safe flight to base was made. This officer has completed very many sorties. His courage, determination and devotion to duty are worthy of the highest praise...."