The RAF's Legendary Warplane of World War II
The renowned fighter plane - The Supermarine Spitfire - has remained at the forefront of aviation memorabilia since first taking to the skies during the Second World War. A popular Allied warplane that played a pivotal role in the outcome of the Battle of Britain, R. J Mitchell's design has been celebrated as one of the finest innovations in the RAF's ninety year history.
To coincide with the 90th anniversary of the Royal Air Force, the Honouring the Spitfire Commemorative Cover is a spectacular tribute to the Spitfire aircraft.
Boasting a 1st class British stamp and spitfire label, affixed to a stunning cachet taken from an original painting, the cover also features a genuine piece of a flown MkVb Spitfire and arrives with a Certificate of Authenticy complimenting a strict world-wide edition limit of 450, PLUS a luxurious presentation album is included to keep your cover safe.
Actual size of cover: 254 x 177mm
Cachet from an original painting by Timothy O'Brien GAvA
Authentic spitfire piece taken from an operational World War II MkVb Spitfire