WWII FDC W14-2 Britain Hawker Hurricane Germany RAF * 50th Anniversary

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You are bidding on the fourteenth cover of a set of 100 first day covers containing stamps issued in the Marshall Islands commemorating the 50th anniversaries of the 100 most significant events starting with the invasion of Poland and ending up with the end of World War II on VJ day, September 2, 1945.
This fourteenth cover depicts the 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain on September 15, 1940. Huge formations of German planes attacked London. This day was chosen as Battle of Britain day. Massive attacks on London by huge formations of German planes. Bombing not very accurate because of the determined and highly spirited defense put up by RAF fighters. This day was chosen as Battle of Britain Day. The cover is cancelled in Majuro on September 15, 1990, 50 years after the battle. The cover bears one 45 cent “Battle of Britain 1940” stamp featuring the Hawker Hurricane Mk I  which were the workhorses of the Royal Air Force. This particular cover is one of a set of four commemorating the Battle of Britain and is a unique cover to own.
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