BADER DOUGLAS: (1910-1982) Lot n° 1102

BADER DOUGLAS: (1910-1982) British World War II Ace (22.5 victories), recognised for his important role during the Battle of Britain. Signed commemorative cover issued in recognition of Bader and featuring a colour image of several Hawker Hurricane aircraft from 242 Squadron being led in flight by Bader during September 1940 and with an inset portrait of the pilot, post marked on 12th October 1977. Signed by Bader in black ink with his name alone to a clear area of the cover. Together with a second signed commemorative cover issued by the Royal Air Force Museum to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain and featuring a colour image of a Hawker Hurricane aircraft in flight, post marked on 19th September 1970. Signed by Bader in blue ink with his name alone to a clear area of the cover. One very light, minor stain to the lower right corner. Generally VG, 2