TP26c Squadron Leader H.G. Hazelden Personally Signed by H. Hazelden (A)

24 De 82 Ascension Postmark. Blue Flown cachet flown from Ascension Island on the 30th Anniversary of the maiden flight of the Victor K2 XL 160 of No 57 Squadron engaged on an in – flight refuelling mission with the Hercules transport en route to Port Stanley Falkland Islands. The Hercules flight was part of Airbridge Santa Claus transporting Christmas supplies to the Garrion. Cover depicts Sqn Ldr H G Hazelden Handley Page Victor WB771 & Herald also with Handley Page logo.. Personally Signed.by Sqn.Ldr.H.G.Hazelde DFC & Bar Completed flying training on Ansons at 12 FTS Gratham. Trained as bomber pilot on Hampdens at No 14 Operational Training Unit Cottesmore 1941 posted to 44 Sqn Chief test pilot Handley Page Ltd l947 – l967. Certified Copy of 990