Description

RAF Leuchars in Fife, Scotland will be formally handed over to the British Army on the 31st March 2015. The base will be re-named “Leuchars Station” and will become home to a variety of military units. In recognition of this historic occasion the Forces Philatelic Bureau will be publishing a special commemorative cover.

The cover carries a stunning aerial photograph of Leuchars taken by Drew Dudgeon superimposed with the Station crest and the cap badges of the four main military units that will occupy the site. A Scottish regional definitive stamp has been cancelled by the unique BFPS 3183 special handstamp. 

The cover comes complete with an A4 double-sided insert in full colour giving the base’s history. Both are presented in a cellophane sleeve to create a high quality souvenir of the handover. Versions of the cover include a standard priced at £6 and a signed limited edition priced at £12.

Wg Cdr Neville Clayton RAF, Station Commander, RAF Leuchars and Lt Col Ben Cattermole MBE. Commanding Officer, Royal Scots Dragoon Guards will jointly sign a ltd edition of 50 covers.

You can now order these covers before the release date (31 March 2015). To avoid disappointment order your cover now.

Ordered covers will be despatched after 31 March 2015. Please allow a reasonable amount of time for your orders to reach you through the post.

You can also order these covers via mail order by sending a cheque made out to BFPS CIC and sending it to BFPS, The Old Post Office, Links Place, Elie, Fife, KY9

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