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The Royal Air Force, Depicting Spitfires in Action THE CENTENARY OF In addition to this big anniversary, this year also sees the 50th Anniversary of the first RAF covers. We have just been given access to a fantastic stock of some rarely seen more recent covers. THE ROYAL As you know we normally try and turn around orders the next day, with these covers we have to arrange delivery from our supplier so please allow 2 - 3 weeks for delivery, but we will of course try and get them to you as quickly AIR FORCE as we can. As this is a big year for the RAF and their covers, we have some further great March 2018 magazines planned so watch this space. Issue 1 2018 will mark 75 years since the incredible feat of the Dambusters. This cover also celebrates 100 years since the birth of Guy Gibson, one of the integral pilots of Operation Chastise. He won his VC for his actions in the operation. Clair has designed this beautiful cover to commemorate the anniversaries. 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