Royal Air Force Scampton Christmas card

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Title

Royal Air Force Scampton Christmas card

Description

The patterned front shows the Royal Air Force crest and motto: "Per Ardua Ad Astra" and has printed on it: "Royal Air Force Station Scampton". There is also a small piece of navy blue, sky blue and red fabric attached at the fold.
Inside, on the left is an image of a Hampden with the credit: "Photograph by "The Aeroplane" while to the right is a panel with the message: "May the Joys of Christmas still be Yours and the New Year fulfil all hopes of Happier Days to come".
Written in ink: "To Dot and Maurice wishing you all the best. Love Harry."
The back of the card is blank save for the printed pattern.

Creator

Language

Format

One greetings card

Rights

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Identifier

MGarnhamHGS1290596-190904-010013, MGarnhamHGS1290596-190904-010014, MGarnhamHGS1290596-190904-010015

Citation

Garnham, HGS, “Royal Air Force Scampton Christmas card,” IBCC Digital Archive, accessed February 12, 2026, https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/collections/document/59049.