Description: Royal Air Force Commemorative Cover Commemorating No.27 Squadron Royal Air ForceLimited Edition Signed Cover Cover in good condition - see pictures for full details Contains the original information cardCovers were flown Westabout around the world in Vulcan XL 425, departing from RAF Scampton ~~~~~~~ Cover Signed By:- Sir William Hugh Stobart Chance CBE DL TD He was a squadron member in 1916. Sir William Hugh Stobart Chance usually went by his middle name of Hugh. Joining the 2/8th Battalion Worcestershire Regiment as a Platoon Commander of 'D' Company. In April 1916 he was attached to the Royal Flying Corps and trained as a pilot. After his initial pilot training at Reading he was posted to No. 5 Reserve Squadron at Castle Bromwich. However, three weeks later he was ordered to No.47 Squadron at Beverley. Early in August 1916 he was posted again, this time to to No. 49 Squadron at Dover. Later the same month he was ordered to France to join No. 27 Squadron which was stationed at Fienvillers. He then spent the next month flying Martinsyde G100 "Elephant" aircraft on bombing raids. On the 17th September 1916 whilst on a bombing raid over Valenciennes, his plane was hit and had to make a crash landing in occupied France. He was captured and taken prisoner and spent the rest of the war in Prisoner of War camps at Osnabruck and Clausthal. ~~~~~~~Chaz Bowyer Author of the book "The Flying Elephants" The history of No.27 Squadron 1915-1969~~~~~~~We will always combine items for postage with pleasure, to ensure a fair and sensible price. WE POST WORLDWIDE - AND ALWAYS ENSURE GOOD PACKAGING FOR SAFE SHIPPING
Price: 3.99 GBP
Location: Derby
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Year of Issue: 1991-2000
Era: Elizabeth II (1952-Now)
Currency: Decimal
Grade: VG/F (Very Good/Fine)
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Topic: Aviation
Cancellation Type: Handstamped
Modified Item: No
Colour: Red
