Rare SC18d RAF Tern Hill cover Signed Lt Col Alonso Vega Ref...

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Rare SC18d RAF Tern Hill cover Signed Lt Col Alonso Vega Reflown 100 issued. 10 Jan 71 BFPS 1160 RAF Tern Hill Commemorating the Formation of the RAF Rotary Winged Force and Aerodromo Militar de Cuatro Vientos Postmarks. Red Flown Cachet Flown in Augusta Bell 205 No 4012 by Lt Col H Alonso Vega ( Spanish Forces ) from the Helicopter Training School at Cuatro Vientos. The Cover bears an additional 2 PTS Spanish stamp, depicting a Helicopter and was handstamp at Cuatro Vientos. Personally Signed Lt Col Alonso Vega ( Special Forces). A childhood friend of Francisco Franco, as a Captain he entered in the Foreign Legion and fought in the Rif War He was initially assigned as commander of the 9th machinegun company of the 3rd Bandera of the Legion. Later he was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel of the Spanish Army in 1935 and full Colonel in December 1936 due to performance on the battlefield. 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