Commemorative Philatelic Cover
Another Unique Opportunity
Trevor Jordan writes that just over 25 years ago, on 31st
March 1980, the Royal Navy's first operational Sea Harrier
squadron was formed. On the same day the first squadron
flight took place carrying some 75 covers. Tim Gedge, who
spoke to the Association in May, has checked his log book and
confirmed that he, as CO of 800 Squadron, made that
flight.
The covers, cancelled at the RNAS Yeovilton Post Office, are
signed by Tim Gedge and contain two insert cards. One tells
the story of the Sea Harrier from the P.1127 to the date of
the cover, and the other outlines the RN career of Tim Gedge
which includes the Falkland War. The colourful cover design
depicts the first production Sea Harrier, XZ450, launching
from HMS Invincible.
These uniquely interesting covers, priced at just £10,
are available from Trevor Jordan at Association meetings or
by post from him at 26 Alwyn Avenue, Chiswick, London W4 4PB.
All proceeds go to the Kingston Aviation Heritage Project
(KAHP), to whom cheques should be made payable.
As many of you will know, the KAHP aims to erect an imposing
memorial to 'Hawkers', to place commemorative plaques at
'Hawker' sites and to install an educational
computerised display of 'Hawker' history in the Kingston
Museum. The outcome of a Planning Permission submission is
eagerly awaited..
