RAF recognition poster - Mustang IV

RAF recognition poster - Mustang IV

Code: P25513

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Mustang IV / North American P-51D (Merlin engine).  Identification/Recognition Poster Issue 2 - October 1944.  Approximately 38 x 56cm.  Printed by Fosh and Cross Ltd. on fairly thin paper.  Shows the silhouette of this famous single-seat fighter from the front, underside and side.  With some creasing and quite a few small edge tears that have been repaired using specialist ultra-thin acid-free archival tape that does not yellow, crack or harden and can be removed by a conservator.  There is also a small ink stain and some paper loss at the lower edge as seen.  Reasonable condition,  displays well.  These would have been used in training schools and were also displayed in Mess huts on active RAF bases.  Will be posted in a card mailing tube.  Stock code P25513.