60th Anniv Formation of the RAF 1918 Signed M Beetham and H ...

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60th Anniv Formation of the RAF 1918 Signed M Beetham and H G Niven Battle of Britain Hurricane fighter pilot. 1 Apr 78 BFPS 1607 60th Anniversary of the Formation of the Royal Air Force 1918 to 1978. Marshal of the RAF The Viscount Trenchard father of the RAF. Cover depicts MRAF Lord Trenchard, Bristol F2B overflying RAF Staff College and RAF Staff College Badge. Personally Signed by Air Chief Marshal Sir Michael Beetham, Chief of the Air Staff 1978. Joined RAF 1941; World War II 1939-1945; Staff Headquarters 1947-1949; 82 (Reconnaissance) Sqn, East Africa 1949-1951; RAF Staff College 1952; Directorate of Operational Requirements, Air Ministry 1953-1956; Commanding Officer, 214 (Valiant) Sqn, Marham 1958-1960; Group Capt, Operations, Bomber Command Headquarters 1962-1964; Commanding Officer, RAF Khormaksar, Aden 1964-1966; Imperial Defence College 1967; Director of Operations (RAF), Ministry of Defence 1968-1970; Commandant, RAF Staff College 1970-1972; Assistant Chief of Staff (Plans and Policy), Supreme Headquarters, Allied Powers, Europe 1972-1975; Deputy Commander-in-Chief, Strike Command 1975-1976; Commander-in-Chief, RAF Germany, and Commander, 2 Tactical Allied Air Force 1976-1977; Chief of Air Staff 1977-1982 but also signed by Flt. Lt. H. G. Niven, 601 and 602 Sqns. Battle of Britain Hurricane fighter pilot. Certified Copy 0422 of 1480 Signed Sqn Ldr Passby. Very few issued with additional Signature of H G Niven. Single Vendor RAF cover collection. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99