Red Arrows – Farewell to the Gnat (1979)

Date: 15 September 1979

Event: Commemorative First Day Cover issued for the Farewell to the Folland Gnat by the RAF Red Arrows, held at RAF Valley, Anglesey.

Details:

• Featuring printed artwork of the Red Arrows display team flying Gnats.
• Postmarked by British Forces Postal Service with event cancellation: Farewell to the Gnat – Red Arrows – 15 Sept 1979.
• Includes a 10p definitive Queen Elizabeth II stamp.
• Personally signed by all members of the Red Arrows display team (pilots No. 1–9), including Sqn Ldr B.R. Hoskins (Leader).

Additional Info:
Highly collectible due to the signatures of the entire Red Arrows team, marking the official retirement of the Folland Gnat from RAF service before transitioning to the Hawk aircraft.

Shipping Info:

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