{"product_id":"spitfire-50th-anniversary-first-day-cover-series-1986-personally-signed","title":"Spitfire 50th Anniversary First Day Cover Series (1986) – Personally Signed by Pilots \u0026 Spitfire Personnel","description":"\u003cp\u003eA remarkable and highly collectible limited edition \u003cstrong\u003eseries of sixteen 1986 First Day Covers\u003c\/strong\u003e issued to celebrate the \u003cstrong\u003e50th Anniversary of the Supermarine Spitfire\u003c\/strong\u003e. Each cover in this set is \u003cstrong\u003epersonally signed\u003c\/strong\u003e by pilots, engineers, and individuals directly connected to the Spitfire’s history — making this far more than a standard commemorative issue. Each cover issued was a limited edition of 125.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artwork and cachets highlight key moments in the Spitfire story, while the signatures add genuine historical weight. These covers were produced to mark half a century since the Spitfire first took to the skies in 1936, and signed examples are increasingly sought after by aviation collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA superb set for anyone passionate about RAF heritage, WWII aviation, or signed philatelic memorabilia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpitfire 50th Anniversary First Day Covers – 1986\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAll 16 covers personally signed\u003c\/strong\u003e by pilots and Spitfire‑connected personnel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach a limited edition of 125\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll backstamped certified copies - see last photo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong RAF and WWII aviation interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrisp artwork and commemorative cachets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for aviation collectors and philatelic enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA standout signed series with genuine historical significance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovers are clean, bright, and well‑kept. Signatures are clear and present beautifully. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage and Nostalgic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54946614247763,"sku":null,"price":160.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/9777\/1603\/files\/FDC-Planes.jpg?v=1789564839","url":"https:\/\/vintageandnostalgic.co.uk\/products\/spitfire-50th-anniversary-first-day-cover-series-1986-personally-signed","provider":"Vintage and Nostalgic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}