RAFA 20 RFDC The Bomber Aicraft which fought in the Battle of Britain signed Oberst Ralph von Rettberg Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross

Cover produced as part of the 50th Anniversary of WWII RAFA covers. Cover depicts Handley Page Hampdens of 83 Squadron attacking invasion barges in Docks in Antwerp 15/16 September

Cover bears Belize 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain aircraft stamp cancelled  Belize First Day of Issue CDS.


Cover has been flown in in Canberra E15 the first jet bomber tyoe used by the RAF of 100 Squadron the first night bomber squadron of the RAF from RAF Wyton to Colishall, Den Helder, hopsten and Gutersloh overflying the area in which Bristol Beaufirt L9889 of 22 Squadron was shot down during the Battle of Britain and then retruned to RAF Wyton

Cover has been signed by

Oberst Ralph von Rettberg Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross

Born  01.03.1911 Bad Homburg v.d. Höhe
RK  14.06.1941

Rettburg joined ZG 26 in 1937 and was promoted Squadron Commander of 1./ZG 26 on 1 April 1940.  Shortly afterwards he was promoted Group Commander II./ZG26 and led it during the Blitzkrieg on France, the Battle of Britain, the Balkans, and in Russia.  His Knight’s Cross was awarded on the 14 June 1941 while a Captain and four victories to his name.  Early in 1942 with the rank of Wing Commander he was tasked to form the new ZG 2 in Russia.  From 12 January 1942 he headed the new ZG 26 based in the Mediterranean area and carrying out home defence duties until late September 1943.  After which he was posted to various staff positions within the German airline, and with the 4. Flying Training-Division.
Total of around 200 missions, 8 aerial victories (3 East), 12 aircraft destroyed on the ground.

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