ROYAL NAVAL PHILATELIC SOCIETY PORTSMOUTH COVERS

2 Apr 91 - BFPS 2268 - 190th Anniversary of the Battle of Copenhagen 22p Dog stamp.

As above but 26p Dog stamp and signed by Commander D.J.M. Mowlam C.O. HMS Amazon.

As above but 31p Dog stamp and also signed by Capt. G. Fage Pederson CDN Danish Defence Attache London.

10 Dec 91 BFPS 2278 50th Anniversary of the Loss of HMS Replulse & Princes of Wales.cover Flown from London Heathrow to Singapore Changi by Singapore Airlines on Boing 747, then cover was embaked in the Type 22 frigate HMS Sheffied on 10 Dec 1991 at Tanjong West Malaysia on the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of the Sinking of the Prince of Wales and the Repulse. Signed by Pilot of Boeing 747 Captain K Toft by Captain C W Roddis Commanding Officer HMS Sheffield and by Charles Stirling RNPO.

50th Anniv Award of 2 Victoria Crosses signed 2
17 02 92 Chania 50th Anniversary of the award of 2 Victoria Crosses to H.M.Submarine Thrasher in the Mediterranean. VC Winners Lieutenant Peter S W Roberts & Petty Officer Thomas W Gould.Black flown cachet flown from London ( Heathrow ) to Athens Greece o 14th and 15th February 1992 Flight Crew Captain A Powley and First Officer M Robson. Personally Signed by Captain A Powley and First Officer M Robson Details & photos enclosed. Certified Copy No 0857 of 1200. RN Yeovilton Official FDC Ref no 6 RN4da

17 02 92 Chania 50th Anniversary of the award of 2 Victoria Crosses to H.M.Submarine Thrasher in the Mediterranean. Signed by The Rt Hon Oliver Letwin MP Shadow Home Secretary Date stamped House of Commons 16 My 03 Certified Copy No 2 of 2 Signed Lt Cdr RN Yeovilton Official FDC Ref no 6 RN4a

11 8 92 Gibraltar 4p HMS Hesperus Operation Pedestal Loss of the Aircraft carrier HMS Eagle 11 Aug.42

as above but Signed by John Hoare Signalman Royal Navy Eagle Survivor as an Ordinary Signalman ( Flag deck.)

As 6RN65aA but signed by Harry Kempshall - HMS Eagle survivor as a band Corporal place of duty (spotting top) and Jackie Gale - HMS Eagle survivor as a Leading Stoker in D. Boiler Room.

Personally Signed by Bill Sparks DSM Royal Maries The last of the Cockleshell Heroes. Escaped from enemy occupied France into Gibraltar and Signed by Lieutenant General Sir Henry Beverley KCB OBE Commandant General Royal Marines. Certified Copy 150. Details & photos enclosed

11 Dec 92 - Gibraltar - 4p 150th Anniversary of the Diocese in Gibraltar in Europe - the Attack on Enemy Shipping at Bordeaux - 50th Anniversary of Operation Frankton immortalised in the film The Cockleshell Heroes.s Above but Signed by Albert Poggio MBE UK Rep for Govt of Gibraltar. . Details & 4 photos enclosed Certified Copy No 2 of 2 Signed project Officer.

26 May 93 Liverpool postmark on 24p Marine Timekeeper stamp.Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic 24 to 31 May 1993.

Battle of the Atlantic Signed Johnson DSC Holder
26 May 93 Liverpool postmark on 24p Marine Timekeeper stamp.Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic 24 to 31 May 1993.Personally Signed by Bill Johnson Lieutenant DSC RNVR. Served in HMS Starling during 1943 as writer to the late Captain F J Walker CB DSO*** Royal Navy. Details enclosed. Official RN Portsmouth First Day Cover. Ref No 6RN7baCertified copy No 017 of 50

as above but Signed by Nicholas Walker Lieutenant Commander RN Son of the late Captain CB DSO*** RN. Served as a Sub Lieutenant HMS Woodcock during 1944 & Brian Carter Engine Room Artificer RN. Served in HMS Stork during 1941to 1942 . Certified Copy No of 100.

As 6RN7a but 26 May 93 - Liverpool postmark on set of 4 Marine Timekeeper stamps. 100 NUMBERED & ISSUED.

50th Anniv Battle of Atlantic Signed Col Camp MM
26 5 93 Gibraltar postmark on 24p HMS Ark Royal Gibraltar Stamp.Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic 24 to 31 May 1993.Personally Signed by Col T J Camp MM Chief of Staff Gibraltar. Certified Copy No 2 of 2 Signed Philatelic Officer Lt Cdr . RN Yeovilton Official FDC Ref no 6 RN7

11 Sep 93- Valletta postmark on 4c 50th Anniversary of Victory in the Mediterranean - the Arrival of the Italian Fleet at Valletta, Malta -

11 Sep 93 - Valletta postmark on 4c 50th Anniversary of Victory in the Mediterranean - the Arrival of the Italian Fleet at Valletta, Malta - 50th Anniversary George Cross WWII stamps. Signed by Capt. R. Hart CBE, DSO, DSC* who served as Lieutenant in HMS Hasty during the Mediterranean Campaign and Leading Seaman L.V. Viner DSM who served in Submarine Roqual during the Mediterranean Campaign on war patrols. 250 NUMBERED & ISSUED.

As 6RN8c but only full set of 3 Malta Cross WWII stamps. 200 NUMBERED & ISSUED.

26 12 93 Jarvik The 50th Anniversary of the Battle of the North Cape The Loss of the Battlecruiser Scharnhorst 26th Dec 1943 Signed by Admiral of the Fleet Sir Henry Leach GCB DL as a Sub Lieutenant served as A turret officer ( 4 x 14 guns ) in the flagship HMS Duke of York during the Battle of the Battle of the North Cape and Vice Admiral Sir Lancelot Bell Davies served as a Midshipman in the Cruiser HMS Norfolk ( Force 1) during the Battle of the North Cape. Certified Copy of 100.

3 4 94 Gibraltar The 50th Anniversary of Operation Tungsten The Fleet Air Arm Attack on the Battleship Tirpitz 3rd April 1944 Signed Commander N H Bovey OBE DSC VRD RNR. Served as a Sub Lt RNVR ( Pilot ) in 831 Naval Air Squadron ( Barracudas) operating from the Aircraft Carrier Furious. attacked the Tirpitz. Photo's and details enclosed Ceritfied Copy of 50

3 4 94 Gibraltar The 50th Anniversary of Operation Tungsten The Fleet Air Arm Attack on the Battleship Tirpitz 3rd April 1944 Signed by Chief Petty Officer S W Lock DSM BEM Royal Navy. Served as a Petty Officer Telegraphist Air Gunner ( TAG) with 830 Naval Air Squadron ( Barracudas) in the Aircraft Carrier Victorious. Attacked the Tirpitz on the 3rd April 1944. photo's & details enclosed.

as above but Signed by Lieutenant Commander D F W Phillips DSC RN. Served as a Commanding Officer of 829 Naval Air Squadron ( Barracudas )in the Aircraft Carrier Victorious.He was awarded Distinguished Service Cross for undaunted courage skill and determination in carrying out in the daring attack on the Tirpitz on the 3rd April 1944, which destroyed the Battleship’s fighting capability. Photo's and details enclosed Ceritfied Copy of 50 Certified Copy No of 50

FAA Attack Tirpitz Signed Robertson Pilot in action
3 4 94 Gibraltar The 50th Anniversary of Operation Tungsten The Fleet Air Arm Attack on the Battleship Tirpitz 3rd April 1944. Personally Signed by Rear Admiral I G W Robertson CB DSC. Served as a Sub Lieutenant ( RNVR ) Pilot in 827 Naval Air Squadron ( Barracudas ) flying from the Aircraft Carrier Victorious. He took part in the daring attack on the Tirpitz on the 3rd April 1944, which destroyed the Battleship's fighting capability. Details & photos enclosed Official RN Portsmouth First Day Cover. Photo's Certified Copy No of 50.

Flown RN FDC. FAA Attack Tirpitz Signed Crew
3 4 94 Gibraltar Postmark 10pGibraltar stamp. The 50th Anniversary of Operation Tungsten The Fleet Air Arm Attack on the Battleship Tirpitz 3rd April 1944. Black flown cachet Flown to Gibraltar in GB Airways Boeing 737, Series 236 from London. Personally Signed by the Captain Brian Smith & 1st Officer Vic Wood . Details & 4 photos enclosed Official RN Portsmouth First Day Cover Certified copy No 20 of 100 RN Ref No 6RN10Gca

03 04 94 Narvik postark on 1.00Kr Norge Stamp The 50th Anniversary of Operation Tungsten The Fleet Air Arm Attack on the Battleship Tirpitz 3rd April 1944 Signed Commander N H Bovey OBE DSC VRD RNR. Served as a Sub Lt RNVR ( Pilot ) in 831 Naval Air Squadron ( Barracudas) operating from the Aircraft Carrier Furious. attacked the Tirpitz. Photo's and details enclosed Ceritfied Copy of 25

as above but Signed by Lieutenant Commander D F W Phillips DSC RN. Served as a Commanding Officer of 829 Naval Air Squadron ( Barracudas )in the Aircraft Carrier Victorious.He was awarded Distinguished Service Cross for undaunted courage skill and determination in carrying out in the daring attack on the Tirpitz on the 3rd April 1944, which destroyed the Battleship’s fighting capability. Photo's and details enclosed Ceritfied Copy of 50 Certified Copy No of 25

03 04 94 Narvik Postmark on 3.50Kr and 4.50 Kr Norge Stamps

3 4 94 Narvik The 50th Anniversary of Operation Tungsten The Fleet Air Arm Attack on the Battleship Tirpitz 3rd April 1944. Personally Signed by Rear Admiral I G W Robertson CB DSC. Served as a Sub Lieutenant ( RNVR ) Pilot in 827 Naval Air Squadron ( Barracudas ) flying from the Aircraft Carrier Victorious. He took part in the daring attack on the Tirpitz on the 3rd April 1944, which destroyed the Battleship’s fighting capability.and Signed by Chief Petty Officer S W Lock DSM BEM Royal Navy Rtd. Served as a petty Officer Telegraphist Air Gunner ( TAG ) with 830 Naval Air Squadron ( Barracudas ) in the Aircraft Carrier Furious. He was awarded the Disinguished Service Medal for the daring attack on the Tirpitz on the 3rd April 1944. Details & photos enclosed Certified Copy No 006 of 275

6 June 1994 Portsmouth First Day Issue Postmark on 25p D.Day Stamp.Operation Neptune D.Day 6 June 1944 Pre - Assault Royal Navy Bombardment. Operation Overlord Royal Maries Assault on Normandy . 41,45,46,47,48 Royal Marines CommandoSpecial Signed by Lt Cmdr D A Lord MBE RN ans Commandore T F Taylor Cheif of Staff to Flag Officer Naval Aviation . This cover was flown in Swordfish 11 W5856 during the Flypast Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of D - Day. Details enclosed. Certified Copy of 150

Personally Signed Capt H M Hutton OBE RN Served as a Sub Lt in the Battleship HMS Warspite which bombarded and silenced all but one gun in the Villerville battery,During the landing he was on the bridge as Officer of the Watch 4 Photo's & Details. Certified Copy No 14 of 49

6 June 1994 Gibraltar 50th Anniversary D Day landing Special Postmark on 25p HMS Warspite Gibraltar stamp . Operation Neptune D.Day 6 June 1944 Pre - Assault Royal Navy Bombardment. Operation Overlord Royal Marines Assault on Normandy . 41,45,46,47,48 Royal Marines Commando. This cover was flown from Gatwick in GB airways Boeing 737 Personally Signed by Pilot Captain N Pinder, RNPO C Stiring & DRNPO Fred Evans also flown on return flight Gibraltar to London Signed by Pilot Capt J Moss and DRNPO Fred Evans. Certified Copy No 103 of 150. £5.95

As 6RN11G but Signed by Brian D Cardona Gibraltar Philatelic Bureau Ltd . Only 5 issued. Details & 8 photos enclosed Official RN Portsmouth First Day Cover. Ref No 6 RN11

1 Nov 94 - Filatellieloket postmark on 90ct Netherlands Market Garden stamp - the 50th Anniversary of Operation Infatuate - The Amphibious Assault on Walcheren Island. 4 Black & White Photo's enclosed with details.

As above but Signed by Major Dan J Flunder OBE MC VRD Royal Marines Reserve. Served as Commander 'A'Troop 48 Commando Royal Marines, during Walchern Operation. Awarded Military Cross for capture of Zouteland 4 Black & White Photo's enclosed with details. Certified Copy of 25.

as above but Signed by RSM Richard H Hay BEM Royal Marines. Served with 48 Royal Marine Commando as Sergeant Major and took part in landings in Normandy and Walcheren. He was awarded the British Empire Medal ( Military) for zeal and wholehearted devotion to duty.4 Black & White Photo's enclosed with details. . Certified Copy No of 25

as above but signed by Sergeant Bill Hudson Royal Marines. Served as an NCO with 'A' Troop of 48 Commando Royal Maries during the assault on Walcheren and also took part in the Normandy landings on 6th June. 4 Black & White Photo's enclosed with details. Certified Copy No of 25

1 Nov 94 - Filatellieloket postmark on 90ct Netherlands Market Garden stamp - the 50th Anniversary of Operation Infatuate - The Amphibious Assault on Walcheren Island. Signed by Maj.Gen. P.R. Kay CB, MBE, Royal Marines. Served as Staff Captain HQ 4 Special Service Brigade during the assault on the island, 1 Nov 44.4 Black & White Photo's enclosed with details.

as above but Signed by Sub - Lieut Arthur Robinson RNVR. On the Staff of Senior Naval Officer ( North) as Staff Officer ( Communicatons)(North) borne in Landing Craft ( Headquarters) 98. 4 Black & White Photo's enclosed with details. Certified Copy No of 25

As above but added blue cachet Gemeente Vlissingen and signed by Mr. J.C. Th. van der Doef, Burgomaster of Vlissingen.4 Black & White Photo's enclosed with details.

Personally Signed by Marine Frederick W Allen DSM involved in the action awarded DSM for his Gallantry & petty Officer Stephen Hurren served as a Petty Officer Engine Room Mechanic in the Landing craft (S) 510 which landed elements of 41 Royal Marine Commando during the assault on Walcheren Island. 4 Black & White Photo's enclosed with details. Details enclosed. Certified Copy No 209 of 250

50th Anniv Operation Infatuate Signed 2 involved.
1 X1 94 Vlissingen Postmark on 90ct Market Garden Nederland stamp. 50th Anniversary of Operation Infatuate. The Amphibious Assualt on Walcheren Island by Royal Marines Commando 41,47 & 48 and 4 Commando. Personally Signed by Major S M Peretz MBE Royal Marine Served as a Royal Marine Captain during the assault and Capture of the Island of Walcheren Holland on 1st November 1944. He was a member of the crew of landing craft ( M ) 101 the first to land on the beach at Westapelle and which was destroyed during the assault. He was awarded the MBE in recognition of the part played in the operation also Signed by Petty Officer Motor Mechanic William Cheeney CGM Royal Navy. Served as a Leading Motor Mechanic in Landing Craft LCS ( L ) 260 during the assault on Westkapella. His landing craft received a direct hit in the fuel compartment which caused a fire in the engine room. He was lowered over the side of the craft and entered through the shell hole and succeeded in getting the fire under control which saved the ship. For this gallantry, determination and devotion to duty he was awarded the Conspicuous Gallantry Medal.4 Black & White Photo's enclosed with details. Certified Copy No of 250 issued. RN Portsmouth Official FDC Ref no 6 RN12

RN 50th Anniv Operation Infatuate Double Signed
1 X1 94 Vlissingen Postmark on 90ct Market Garden Nederland stamp. 50th Anniversary of Operation Infatuate. The Amphibious Assualt on Walcheren Island by Royal Marines Commando 41,47 & 48 and 4 Commando. Personally Signed by Rt Rev M A P Wood DSC, MA, RNR. Served as a Royal Naval Chaplain with 48 Royal Marine Commando during the assult landing at Westapelle ( when he had to swim ashore ) on the 1st of November 1944. He also served during D day 1944 with the Royal Naval Beach Commandos and was subsequently awarded the DSC for undaunted courage, skill and determination. He later became the Bishop of Norfolk and signed by Captain Hedley J Phillips OBE,QPM, DL Royal Marines. Served as a Lieutenant ( 2nd in Command X Troop ) 48 Royal Marine Commando during the assult landing at Westapelle on the 1st November 1944. He subsequently became the deputy Chief Constable of Hampshire. Details & 4 photos enclosed Official RN Portsmouth First Day Cover. Ref No 6RN12cC Certified Copy No 2 of 250 Signed project Officer.

as above but cover carried on board the Stena line Koningin Beatrix 31,189 tons from the Hook of Holland to Harwich England on 3rd November 1944. Signed by the Captain of the Koningin Beatrix.4 Black & White Photo's enclosed with details. Certified Copy No of 75.

50th Anniv Institution FAA Aircraft Handlers double Signed
5 Apr 95 Isle of Man Postmark 50th Anniv. of the Institution of the Fleet Air Arms Aircraft Handlers. Personally Signed by Admiral Sir Michael Layard KCB CBE ADC Second Sea Lord and Commander in Chief Naval Home Command and Lieutenant Eric Waterson President of the Aircraft Handlers Association Served in the Aircraft Carriers Eagle,Illustrious, Triumph,Unicorn and Victorious during his 33 years service. Certified Copy 210 of 250 Official Royal Naval Portsmouth FDC 6RN13Cc.

8 May 95 - Douglas - 50th Anniversary of the Liberation of Europe, 8 May 45.Isle of Man 24p VE Day Stamp

8 May 95 - Douglas - 50th Anniversary of the Liberation of Europe, 8 May 45.Isle of Man 24p VE Day Stamp . Signed by Rear Admiral J J Blackham Assistant Chief of Naval Staff.Certified Copy No 43 of 50

50th Anniv Liberation of Europe Signed Moore GC Holder
8 May 95 Douglas Isle of Man postmark on 24p VE Day Stamp 50th Anniversary of the Liberation of Europe, 8 May 1945. Personally Signed by by Lieutenant General R V Moore GC CBE. Was awarded the George Cross as a Sub Lieutenant, for gallantry and undaunted devotion to duty in connection with bomb and mine disposal during World War 11 Details with 8 Black & White Photo's enclosed.Certified Copy 0031 of 50 RN Ref No 6RN14bb

as above but Signed by Vice Admiral R Walmsley Controller of the Navy photo's with details enclosed. Certified Copy of 50

RN FDC 50th Anniv Liberation of Europe double Signed
8 May 95 Douglas First Day Issue Postmark on Isle of Man 24p VE Day Stamp.
50th Anniversary of the Liberation of Europe 8 May 45. Personally Signed by Vice Admiral Sir Toby Frere KCB Chief of Fleet Support and Lieuten Commander J BridgeGC GM & Bar RNVR . was awarded George Cross for this hazardous task. Personally Signed on the Back. S 31 August 1943 Lt John Bridge RNVR, HMS Elissa (Messina, Sicily), Bomb and Mine Disposal Section, also Port Clearance. After the death or wounding of an entire bomb disposal party on 23 August 1943 by six depth charges, Lt Bridge and his party, in 28 dives cleared Messina harbour of the remaining 207, including two with unknown firing mechanisms by the 2 September. This was only one day before the assault on Italy, and thus vital to Allied operations. Lt Bridge had already received the GM and Bar. Awarded George Cross, gazetted 20 June 1944. Certified Copy 0046 of 150
Details & photos enclosed RN Yeovilton Official FDC Ref no 6 RN14cb

RN FDC 50th Anniv Liberation of Europe double Signed
8 May 95 Douglas First Day Issue Postmark on Isle of Man 24p VE Day Stamp.
50th Anniversary of the Liberation of Europe 8 May 45. Personally Signed by
Vice Admiral R Walmsley Controller of the Navy and Lieutenant Commander R V Moore GC CBE RNVR Richard Valentine Moore was awarded the George Cross as a Sub Lieutenant, for gallantry and undaunted devotion to duty in connection with Bomb and Mine disposal during the 2nd World War. photo's & details enclosed Certified Copy of 150
Details & photos enclosed RN Yeovilton Official FDC Ref no 6 RN14ce

8 May 95 - Douglas - 50th Anniversary of the Liberation of Europe, 8 May 45. Signed by Admiral Sir J. Slater, First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff Designate, Vice Admiral Sir T. Frere KCB, Chief of FLeet Support and Rear Admiral J.J. Blackham BA, Assistant Chief of Naval Staff.

15.08.95 Durban 24 pmk on 95c Flag Stp. The Unveiling of the ' Lady in White Monument ' Durban South Africa 15th Aug 1995 50th Annivsary of V.J. Day.

Lady in White Monument Durban South Africa double Signed
15 08 1995 Durban 24 pmk on 95c South Africa Flag Stamp . The Unveiling of the ' Lady in White Monument ' Durban South Africa 15th Aug 1995 50th Annivsary of V.J. Day. Personally Signed by Vice Admiral R C Simpson Anderson Chief of the South African Navy and His Worship the Mayor Councillor Johannes Mile Mayor of Durban. Official RN Portsmouth First Day Cover. Ref No 6RN15cba Certified Copy No of 175

2 Sep 1995 Portsmouth Postmark 50th Anniversary of Victory in the Far East 2nd September 1945. Personally Signed by by Lt.Cdr. I.G. Fraser Victoria cross holder. Served on the Submarines H43, H44 and Sahib ( DSC) Commanded midget Submarine XE 3 from its lauch. Operation Struggle the Attack on Japanese shipping at Singapore successfully damaging the Japanese cruiser 'Takao' in the Johore Straits 1945. and Jim Gibert Yeoman of Signals. Served in HM Submarine Trenchant during the attack on the Cruiser Ashigara which sank in the Banks Straits Indonesia on 8th June 1945. full details & 8 Black & White photos enclosed. Official RN Portsmouth First Day Cover. Ref No 6RN16Gbba Certified Copy No of 175

50th Anniv of Victory Far East Signed Fraser VC
2 Sep 1995 Gibraltar Victory in the Far East Reunion 50th Anniversary Special Postmark on 24p HMS Victory Gibraltar Stamp. Personally Signed by Lt.Cdr. I.G. Fraser Victoria cross holder. Served on the Submarines H43, H44 and Sahib ( DSC) Commanded midget Submarine XE 3 from its lauch. Operation Struggle the Attack on Japanese shipping at Singapore successfully damaging the Japanese cruiser 'Takao' in the Johore Straits 1945. full details & 8 Black & White photos enclosed. Official RN Portsmouth First Day Cover. Ref No 6RN16Gbba Certified Copy No 15 of 50.

15 Feb 1996 Isle of Man Douglas Special Postmark . 50th Anniv of Operation Deadlight 25 November 1945 to 15 February 1946. The End of the Iron Coffins.

25 May 1996 Barbados Special Postmark on 25c Barbados HMS Victory 1805 stamp. The Nelson Decade Portsmouth Navy Days 25 to 27 May . Vice Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson. Signed by Mrs W J F Tribe OBE JP The Great Great Great Grand daughter of Horatio Nelson and Emma Hamilton, Alan Pigott Chairman of the Nelson Society & Colin White Chief Curator Royal Naval Museum.Certified Copy No 113.

25 May 1996 Barbados Special Postmark on 25c Barbados HMS Victory 1805 stamp. The Nelson Decade Portsmouth Navy Days 25 to 27 May . Vice Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson. Personally Signed by The Right Honourable The Earl Nelson President of the Nelson Society, Lieutenant Kerry Straughan Executive Officer HMS Victory & Peter Goodwin Keeper & Curator of HMS Victory. All the above Signed on the back. Official Signed Cover Detail enclosed.

6th November 1996 Gibraltar Special Postmark on 25p Gibraltar HMS Royalist Stamp. 40th Anniversary of Operation Musketeer & Operation Toreador 31st October to 6th November 1956. Signed by Lieut Commander P M Lamb DSC & Bar AFCServed in Command of 810 Sqn during Suez Crisis as Sea Hawk Pilot from the Aircraft Carrier HMS Bulwark awarded the DSC . His intial DSC was awarded when senior pilot of 800 Naval Air Squadron in Korea and his AFC for as a Test Pilot at Boscombe Down 1954. Also Signed by Lieut Commander P H Stuart. Served as a Lieutenant with 849 Naval Air Sqn C Flight ( Skyraider ) in the Aircraft Carrier HMS Albion during the Suez Crisis. Certified Copy of 200 Black & White photos with details.

11 4 97 Hong Kong Postmark. Commrmorating The De Commissioning of HMS Tamar After 100 years Service 11 April 1997 Hong Kong. Personally Signed by Admiral of the Fleet Sir Edward Ashmore GCB DSC . Served in the Cruiser HMS Swiftsure as Flag Lieutenant to Rear Admiral E J P Brind who commanded the 4th Cruiser Squadron in the Far East during 1945. HMS Swiftsure led the Royal Naval Force which liberated Hong Kong on 30th August 1945 also Signed by Mrs Ng Muk - Kah BEM ( Jenny Sideparty) Special name cachet. Jenny and her side party girls working from their sampans, have specialised in the painting of visiting warships of the Royal Navy for over sixty years. To generations of Naval personnel, Jenny has become a person of distinction and a reminder of a long and enjoyable relationship with the senior service . Black & white photo's with details enclosed. Certified Copy No 52 of 200.

22 Jul 97 - St.Lucia - 55c Saint Lucia Navy Ship stamp - Horatio Nelson.

6RN21cb 22 Jul 97 - St.Lucia - 55c Saint Lucia Navy Ship stamp - Horatio Nelson.Signed by Commander J R Wills former Executive Officer HMS Nelson and Professor Leslie P Le Quesne reseach expert on Horatio Nelson's wounds. Certified Copy 0058 of 150. Details & photos enclosed

6RN22a 11 December 1997 Douglas Isle of Man Special Postmark on 23p HMY Britannia Stamp. Commemorating the paying off HMY Britannia following 44 years service to the Monarch, The Country & The Royal Navy 11 December 1997, Cover depicts HM Yacht alongside Prince of Wales Barracks Hong Kong June 1997 and HM Yacht Approaches Gibraltar July 1997.

as above but Signed by Lieutenant Commander R C Henry MVO RN Served in the Royal Yacht Britannia as as keeper and Sweward between 1985 - 1994 and also Signed by Leading Steward David Martin RVM Served in Britannia as a steward in 1958. He became the Admiral's Leading Steward before leaving Britannia in 1981. Certified Copy No 073 of 250

5th April 1998 Portsmouth Special Postmark on 26 p Henry V111 Stamp . Centenary of Portsmouth Football Club 5th April 1998.

as above but only 26p Henry V111 stamp Signed by Captain D M Tall OBE RN Chairman RN Football Association and Sqn Ldr Tommy Rowe DFC RAF Served with the RAF during WW11 as a Halifax and Lancaster Bomber pilot. Awarded the DFC prior to being shot down and taken Prisoner in March 1944. In 1939 he was a member of Portsmouth 's FA Cup winning Team against Wolverhampton Wanders. C183ertified Copy No of 200

As above but Signed by Lieutenant Commander P J W Danks Secretary / Treasurer RN Football Association and Len Phillips Royal Marines ( Signature faded ) Served in the RM in WW11 . Took part in D - Day as a crew meember of an assault landing craft from the Empire Battleaxe. As a footballer he was a member of Portsmouth's League Championship winning teams in 1949 and 1950, and three times represented England in 1951 & 1954. Certified Copy No 53 of 200.

As 6RN23a but with 26p Jane Symour Stamp and with Henry V111 Stamp. Certified Copy of 200

1 8 98 Gibraltar Nelson First Day Cover The Battle of the Nile Special Postmark on Gibraltar Nelson 12p Stamp.The Battle of the Nile 1st August 1798 Signed by Derek Hayes Chairman of the Nelson Society and David Shannon Vice Chairman Nelson Society.Certified Copy No111 of 225.

1 8 98 Gibraltar Nelson First Day Cover The Battle of the Nile Special Postmark on Gibraltar Nelson 12p Stamp.The Battle of the Nile 1st August 1798 Signed by Brian Lavery Author and Naval Historian of the age of Sail . His latest work published May 1998 Nelson and the Nile and Clive Richards Honorary Vice Chairman Nelson Society.Certified Copy No 16 of 225.

6RN24aX As 6RN24a but Signed by Marie Lou Guerrero Tercentenary Events Co - Ordinator Gibraltar. Certified Copy No 2 of 2 Signed Lt Cdr RNPO. RN Yeovilton Official FDC Ref no 6 RN24

21 Oct 98 RNC Greenwich The Closure of the Royal Naval College Greenwich after 125 years Service.

as above but Signed by Sir Angus Stirling Chairman of the Greenwich Foundation for the Royal Naval College and Commander J M C Maughan LVO OBE RN The last Commander of the Royal College Greenwich from 7 May 1996 until 31 December 1998..Certified Copy No of 250.

21 Oct 98 RNC Greenwich The Closure of the Royal Naval College Greenwich after 125 years Service, Signed by Professor G Till Sometime Dean of RNCG and Professor of History & International Affairs from 1989 until 1997 and Captain D R Humphrey Chief Naval Judge Advocate at RNCG 15 Sept to 5 Oct 1998.Certified Copy of 250. Details & photos enclosed

Return to Yarmouth by Baron Nelson Triple First Day Cover
6 11 00 Jersey Channel Islands on 26p Jersey Navy Cutter stamp & 22p Jersey Warship 13th Century stamp . The Bicentenary of the Return to Yarmouth by Baron Nelson of the Nile and of Burnham Thorpe 6th November 1800. 3 photos enclosed Official RN Portsmouth First Day Cover. Ref No 7RN6ca Certified Copy No of 125.

7RN6da 6 11 00 Jersey Channel Islands. The Bicentenary of the Return to Yarmouth by Baron Nelson of the Nile and of Burnham Thorpe 6th November 1800.Signed by Councillor Bertie James Edmund Collins Mayor of the Borough of Great Yarmouth, Michael G Falcon CBE High Steward of Great Yarmouth, and Richard Packham Chief Executive Officer.Certified Copy No 0101 of 125.

Return to Yarmouth by Baron Nelson Triple Signed
6 11 00 Jersey Channel Islands on. The Bicentenary of the Return to Yarmouth by Baron Nelson of the Nile and of Burnham Thorpe 6th November 1800. Personally Signed by Councillor Bertie James Edmund Collins Mayor of the Borough of Great Yarmouth, Michael G Falcon High Steward of Great Yarmouth and Richard Packham Chief Executive Officer. Details & 3 photos enclosed Official RN Portsmouth First Day Cover. Ref No 7RN6db Certified Copy No 0100 of 125.

as above but Signed by Councillor Bertie James Edmund Collins Mayor of the Borough of Great Yarmouth, Michael G Falcon CBE High Steward of Great Yarmouth, and Richard Packham Chief Executive Officer, Mrs Carol Littlewood Landlady of the Wrestler's Inn Great Yarmouth, AnnTribe OBE JP Great Great Grand Daughter of Horatio Nelson daughter of Lord Nelson and Lady Hamilton and signed on the back Ron Fiske Chairman of Trustees The Ben Burgess Nelson memorabiliaa Collection, Reverend Canon Michael Woods Vicar of Saint Nicholas Church, Jean Pond Inaugural member of the Nelson Society, Reverend Jonathan Charles Rector of All Saints Church Burnham Thorpe, Anthony Theobald Artist, And Colin Winkworth Printer. Certified Copy 0015 of 25. £30.00

Special Signed by Vice Admiral P Spencer ADC, 2nd Sea Lord Commander in Chief Naval Home Command HMS Victory, Capt Uffe Haagen - Olsen R1 CBE Royal Danish Navy Danish Defence Attache London, Raglan Horatio Tribe Great Great Great Great Grandson of Lord Nelson and Lady Hamilton, Lieutenant Commander Frank Nowosielski RN Commanding Officer HMS Victory, Peter Goodwin Keeper and Curator HMS Victory, Michael Nash A founder Member of the Nelson Society and the 1805 Club Vice President of the 1805 Club and Barnard Matthews Trustee of the Ben Burgess Nelson Memorabila Collection Norfolk.Certified Copy No 24 of 25 .

03 04 2001 Jersey First Day of Issue postmark on Jersey 23p stamp HMS Jersey 1654 to 1691 Stamp. .HMS Jersey through the ages.

03 04 2001 Jersey First Day of Issue postmark on Jersey 26p stamp.HMS Jersey through the ages. Signed by Lieutenant Commander J A P White RN Commanding Officer HMS Alderney & Lieutenant D J Whild RN First Lieutenant HMS Alderney.Certified Copy No of 120.

03 04 2001 Jersey First Day of Issue postmark on Jersey 26p stamp HMS Jersey 1694 to 1698 Stamp. .HMS Jersey through the ages. Personally Signed by Commander Martin Butcher MBE Commanding Officer HMS Jersey 1987 - 1989 Commander Fishery protection Squadron 1998 - 2000, Sir Phillip Bailhache Bailiff of Jersey Channel Islands, Jurat The Honourable J A G Coutanche OBE RNVR Son of the Bailiff of Jersey 1938 Sir Alexander and Lady A M Countanche,4 Black & White phot's with details. Certified Copy of 125

14 Feb 02 BFPS 2655 Special Postmark. Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Royal Naval Philatelic Society Signed by Peter Thornley Philatelic advisor to the Royal Naval Philatelic Society HM Naval Base Portsmouth & Lieutenant Commander Fred Evams RN. Deputy Royal Naval Philatelic Officer . HM Naval Base Portsmouth Certified Copy No 01 of 120.

14 Feb 02 BFPS 2655 Special Postmark on 2nd class HM Queen stamp. Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Royal Naval Philatelic Society Certified Copy No 01 of 140

7RN11aX Personally Signed by The Rt Hon Oliver Letwin MP Shadow Home Secretary Date stamped House of Commons 16 My 03 Certified Copy No 2 of 2 Signed Lt Cdr RN

7RN13a 24 Sept 02 BFPS 2667 Welcome to HMS Echo Special Postmark. Welcome to HMS Echo Farewell to HMS Beagle
7RN13a 24 Sept 02 BFPS 2667 Welcome to HMS Echo Special Postmark. Welcome to HMS Echo Farewell to HMS Beagle £3.95

7RN13a 24 Sept 02 BFPS 2667 Welcome to HMS Echo Special Postmark. Welcome to HMS Echo Farewell to HMS Beagle Personally Signed by Commander M C Jones Royal Navy Commanding Officer HMS Echo Launched March 2002 and Lieutenant Commander R A J Bird Executive Officer HMS Echo Launched March 2002. Details & 8 photos enclosed Official RN Portsmouth First Day Cover. Ref No 7RN13Bb Certified Copy No 0010 of 120

Centenary Naval Volunteer Reserves double Signed
17 May 03 BFPS 2716 Centenary of the Naval Volunteer Reserves Special Postmark.
Centenary of the Naval Volunteer Reserves 1903 RNVR 1958 RNR 2003. Personally Signed by Captain R G Avis RNS Director Operational Performace Reserves Project Director RNR100 and also Signed by Captain A D Barnwell RNR Director Air ( Reserves ) Head of RNR Air Branch RNAS Yeovilton. 8 Photo's & Details Official RN Portsmouth First Day Cover. Ref No 7RN15ba Certified Copy No 10 of 120.

23 May 03 BFPS 2729 International Festival of the Sea Special Postmark. The international Festival of the Sea Leith 23 to 26 May 2003. No signed covers Official issued

250th Anniversary of the Royal Hospital Haslar double Signed
02 June 03 BFPS 2717 Special Postmark, The 250th Anniversary of the Royal Hospital Haslar serving Gosport, Fareham & The Royal Navy 1743 to 2003.Personally Signed by Lieutenant Colonel Sue Bush RRC QARANC Matron Army Royal Hospital Haslar and Squadron Leader Jacqueline Smith RN RM PMRAFNS. Senior Nursing Officer PMRAFNS Royal Hospital Haslar. Details & 8 photos enclosed Official RN Portsmouth First Day Cover. Ref No 7RN16abc Certified Copy No 0001 of 90

250th Anniversary of the Royal Hospital Haslar double Signed
02 June 03 BFPS 2717 Special Postmark, The 250th Anniversary of the Royal Hospital Haslar serving Gosport, Fareham & The Royal Navy 1743 to 2003.Personally Signed by Councillor Iris Binfield The Worshipful the Mayor of Gosport and Councillor Marian Ellerton The Worshipful the Mayor of Fareham . Details & 8 photos enclosed Official RN Portsmouth First Day Cover. Ref No 7RN16ba Certified Copy No 0051 of 90

02 June 03 BFPS 2717 Special Postmark, The 250th Anniversary of the Royal Hospital Haslar serving Gosport, Fareham & The Royal Navy 1743 to 2003.Signed by Lieutenant Colonel Sue Bush QARANC Matron Army Royal Hospital Haslar and Squadron Leader Jacqueline Smith RN RM PMRAFNS Senior Nursing Officer Royal Hospital Haslar.Certified Copy No 001 of 90

as above but Signed by Mark Hoban MP for the constituency of fareham in Hampshire & Peter John Viggers MP for the constituency of Gosport in Hampshire

250th Anniversary of the Royal Hospital Haslar double Signed
02 June 03 BFPS 2717 Special Postmark, The 250th Anniversary of the Royal Hospital Haslar serving Gosport, Fareham & The Royal Navy 1743 to 2003.Personally Signed by Surgeon Vice Admiral Ian Jenkins CVO QHS FRCS Surgeon General, and Commander E Mary Weall RRC OStJ QARNNS Officer Commanding Nuring Royal Hospital Haslar. Details & 8 photos enclosed Official RN Portsmouth First Day Cover. Certified Copy No of 90

Special Signed 10 Certified copy no of 15.

13 Jan 04 BFPS 2719 Special Postmark Centenary of the Royal Navy Football Association 1904 to 2004 Signed by Chief Petty Officer PT Steve Riley Captain of the Royal Naval Men's Football Team & Petty Officer PT Michelle Bowen Captain of Royal Naval Women's Football Team. Certified Copy No 0089 of 90

As above but Signed by Commander J Renwick RN Vice Chairman of the Royal Navy Football Association and Lieutenant Commander S G Vasey RN Secretary of the Royal Navy Football Association. Details & 8 photos enclosed Official RN Portsmouth First Day Cover. Ref No 7RN19Bac Certified Copy No 0088 of 90

as above but Signed by Geoff Thompson Chairman of the Football Association, Rear Admiral R P Stevens CB President of the Royal Naval Football Association, Captain N Davies RN Chairman of the Royal Navy Football Association, Commander M Doolan RN Chairman of the Royal Navy Under 21 and Youth Football Teams , Lieutenant S Bailey RN Chair of the Royal Navy Women's Football Team,Commander J Renwick RN, Vice Chairman of the Royal Navy Football Association, Lieutenant Commander S G Vasey RN Secretary of the Royal Navy Football Association, Chief Petty Officer PT Steve Riley Captain of the Royal Naval Men's Football Team & Petty Officer PT Michelle Bowen Captain of Royal Naval Women's Football Team.Warrant Officer PT N Frame Team Coach & Mr H S Johnson Football development Officer. Certified Copy No 0024 o f 25.

Arctic Convoys 1941 to 45 Signed 2 involved.
06 June 04 BFPS 2767 Commemorating The Arctic Convoys Special Postmark on 42p RMS Queen Mary Stamp, Commemorating The Arctic Convoys 1941 to 1945. Personally Signed by John Barnard Ordinary Seaman Royal Navy HMS Cassandra Torpedoed in the Barents Sea 11th December 1944 Escort for Convoy RA 62 and Dudley Mills Ordinary Seaman Royal Navy HMS Cassandra Torpedoed in the Barents Sea 11th December 1944 Escort for Convoy RA 62. Details & 8 photos enclosed Official RN Portsmouth First Day Cover. Ref No 7RN20Baae Certified Copy No 0068 of 72

Arctic Convoys 1941 to 45 Signed 2 involved.
06 June 04 BFPS 2767 Commemorating The Arctic Convoys Special Postmark on 42p RMS Queen Mary Stamp, Commemorating The Arctic Convoys 1941 to 1945. Personally Signed by W P Short Engineer Officer A survivor from the SS Induna Torpedoed by U376 and sunk 30thth March 1942 Convoy PQ33 and James Campbell Cabin Boy 16 years old, A survivor from the SS Induna Torpedoed by U376 and sunk 30thth March 1942 Convoy PQ33 Details & 8 photos enclosed Official RN Portsmouth First Day Cover. Ref No 7RN20Bae Certified Copy No 0072 of 72

06 June 04 BFPS 2767 Commemorating The Arctic Convoys Special Postmark on 57p Sscity Stamp, Signed by Ian Gordon Coder Royal Navy H Nor Ms Tunsberg Castle & Tom Bigmore Petty Officer ( Radar ) RN A crew member of the CAM Ship Empire Tide PQ17 1942. Certified Copy no 71 of 72

Arctic Convoys 1941 to 45 Signed 2 involved.
06 June 04 BFPS 2767 Commemorating The Arctic Convoys Special Postmark on 42p RMS Queen Mary Stamp, Commemorating The Arctic Convoys 1941 to 1945. Personally Signed by W E Grenfell BVK1 Commander RN Rtd A Survivor from CAM Ship Empire Lawrence PQ 16 27th May 1942, Jock Dempster Junior Ordinary Seaman 16 years old. MV San Venancio ( High Octane Tanker ) Convoys JW 65 RA66, Certified Copy No 0067 of 72. issued. RN Portsmouth Official FDC Ref no 7 RN20bcc

Arctic Convoys 1941 to 45 Signed 2 involved.
06 June 04 BFPS 2767 Commemorating The Arctic Convoys Special Postmark Commemorating The Arctic Convoys 1941 to 1945. Personally Signed by Ian Gordon Coder Royal Navy H Nor Ms Tunsberg Castle & Tom Bigmore Petty Officer ( Radar ) RN A crew member of the CAM Ship Empire Tide PQ17 1942. Details & 8 photos enclosed Official RN Portsmouth First Day Cover. Ref No 7RN20Bdb Certified Copy No 0070 of 72

Arctic Convoys 1941 to 45 Signed 2 involved.
06 June 04 BFPS 2767 Commemorating The Arctic Convoys Special Postmark on 42p RMS Queen Mary Stamp, Commemorating The Arctic Convoys 1941 to 1945. Personally Signed by Bruce Mac Pheason RAF Pilot Officer Hurricane B Flight A Survivor from the CAM Ship Empire Lawrence PQ 16 Sunk 27th May 1942 and Austin Byrne Able Seaman Gunner. A survivor from SS Induna Torpedoed by U 376 and sunk 30th March 1943 Convoy PQ13. 8 photo's & Details enclosed Certified Copy No 0072 of 72. issued. RN Portsmouth Official FDC Ref no 7 RN20bfd.

as above Signed by Lieutenant Commander R F Dykes DSC VRD* RNVR Chairman of The Flower Class Corvettes Association, His Excellency Grigory Karasin Ambassador of Russia London and W E Grenfell BVK1 Commander RN Rtd A Survivor from CAM Ship Empire Lawrence PQ 16 27th May 1942. Certified Copy No 124 of 125.

Commemorating The Arctic Convoys 1941 to 1945
06 June 04 BFPS 2767 Commemorating The Arctic Convoys Special Postmark on 4 x 1st class RMS Queen Mary 2 2004 stamps. Commemorating The Arctic Convoys 1941 to 1945, Certified Copy No 0084 of 100. RN Ref No 7RN20.full details 7 photos enclosed.

50 Years Navy News
1 June 2004 BFPS 2768 Special Postmark 50 Years Navy News . Portsmouth Navy News. 11th HMS Albion New assault ship on her way to her operational base Devonport for the first time. Certified Copy No 0004 of 28 issued. RN Portsmouth Official FDC Ref no 7 RN21

1 June 2004 BFPS 2768 Special Postmark 50 Years Navy News . Portsmouth Navy News. 11th HMS Albion New assault ship on her way to her operational base Devonport for the first time.Signed Richard Hargreaves Assistant Editor Navy News & Helen Craven Assistant Editor Navy News.Certified Copy No of 14

as above but Signed by Tugg Willson & Charles Miles both Cartoonist for Navy News. Certified copy No of 14.

as above but Signed by Vice Admiral Sir Ian McGeoch Navy News Founding Father 1954, and Jim Allaway Editor Navy News and Mike Gray Deputy Editor Navy News.Certified Copy No 1 of 27

as 7RN21d but also Signed by Tugg Wilson Cartoonist Navy News, Charles Miles Cartooist Navy News, Richard Hargreaves Assistant Editor, Helen Craves Assistant Editor, Sue Sullivan PA to the Editor, Trevor Muston Archvist, Lisa Taw Business Manager & Sarah Jacobs Advertising Manager All Work Navy News.Certified Copy 0001 of 8

RN FDC Tercentenary of Britsh Gibraltar
4 8 04 Gibraltar Tercentenary of Britsh Gibraltar Special Postmark on 30p Gibraltar Britsh Gibraltar stamp. The Tercentenary of Britsh Gibraltar 1704 to 2004. Cover depicts HMS Victory is towed into Gibraltar by HMS Neptune after the Battle of Trafalgar 1805 and Ships of Force H including HMS Ark Royal , Malaya and Renown leaving their base at Gibraltar 1940. Official RN Portsmouth First Day Cover. Ref No 7RN22a Certified Copy No No 0001 of 25.

Tercentenary of Britsh Gibraltar double Signed
4 8 04 Gibraltar Tercentenary of Britsh Gibraltar Special Postmark on 30p Gibraltar Britsh Gibraltar stamp. The Tercentenary of Britsh Gibraltar 1704 to 2004. Cover depicts HMS Victory is towed into Gibraltar by HMS Neptune after the Battle of Trafalgar 1805 and Ships of Force H including HMS Ark Royal , Malaya and Renown leaving their base at Gibraltar 1940.Personally Signed by David Hammond Warrant Officer Class one ( Bandmaster ) Bandmaster of the Royal Gibraltar Regiment and Mr Ivan Navas Head teacher Bayside Comprehensive School Gibraltar. Official RN Portsmouth First Day Cover. Ref No 7RN22bb Certified Copy No No 0001 of 37.

4 8 04 Gibraltar Tercentenary of Britsh Gibraltar Special Postmark on 30p Gibraltar Britsh Gibraltar stamp. The Tercentenary of Britsh Gibraltar 1704 to 2004. Cover depicts HMS Victory is towed into Gibraltar by HMS Neptune after the Battle of Trafalgar 1805 and Ships of Force H including HMS Ark Royal , Malaya and Renown leaving their base at Gibraltar 1940.Signed by The Honourable R R Rhoda QC Her Majesty's Attorney General for Gibraltar and Mr J R Ullger CPM FIMgt Commissioner Royal Gibraltar Police.Certified Copy No 0001 of 37.

as above but Signed by Commodore D S H White OBE RN Commander British British Forces 2004 Gibraltar, Colonel T J Camp MM Chief of Staff Gibraltar, Commodore R J Clapp RN Commander British Forces 2001 to 2004 Gibraltar, Commander A S Johnson RN Commanding Officer RN Gibraltar, Wing Commander C Blount,Station Commander Royal Airforce Gibraltar, Lieutenant Commander M J McGuire RN Commanding Officer Gibraltar Squadron Gibraltar, R Hassid The Chief Rabbi Gibraltar, Sqn Ldr N B Stoner Military Assistant to Commander British Forces Gibraltar, David Hammond MA Warrant Officer Class one ( Bandmaster ) Bandmaster of the Royal Gibraltar Regiment, Mrs N Garson Head Teacher Hebrew Primary School Gibraltar, Reshma Malvani Melbros Main Street Gibraltar & Haneel Malvani Melbros Main Street Gibraltar. Certified Copy 001 of 8

300 years British Gibraltar Signed 12
4 8 04 Gibraltar Tercentenary of Britsh Gibraltar Special Postmark on 30p Gibraltar Britsh Gibraltar stamp. The Tercentenary of Britsh Gibraltar 1704 to 2004. Cover depicts HMS Victory is towed into Gibraltar by HMS Neptune after the Battle of Trafalgar 1805 and Ships of Force H including HMS Ark Royal , Malaya and Renown leaving their base at Gibraltar 1940. Personally Signed by The Right Reverend Charles Caruana CStJ Bishop of Gibraltar , Reverend Stewart Lamont Minister of St Andrews Church of Scotland, Peter Canessa Tercentenary Events Director Government of Gibraltar, Anthony Budley Judge of the Supreme Court Gibraltar, Mr J R Ullger Commissioner of Police, Lieutenant Colonel Mark J Randall Commanding Officer The Royal Gibraltar Regiment, Marie Low Guerrere Tercentenary Events Co - Ordinator Gibraltar , Domimique Searle Editor of The Gibraltar Chronicle, Mr A Gonzalez Head Teacher The Sacred Heart Middle School Gibraltar, Solomon Levy Justice of the Peace Gibraltar, Mr Ivan Navas Head Teacher Bayside Comprehensive School Gibraltar and Mr Joseph J Cortes Head Teacher St Anne's Middle School Gibraltar. Official RN Portsmouth First Day Cover. Ref No 7RN22ea Certified Copy No 1 of 8. Very Rare FDC.

31 Jan 05 Gibraltar First Day of Issue Gibraltar 38p Guarding Nelson's Body. Nelson Commasnder in Chief Mediterranean Fleet.

as above but Signed by Keith Evans A founder member of The Nelson Society A founder Member and a Vice President of The 1805 Club & Carol Evans Author of Tria Juncta in Uno. Certified Copy No 0012 of 85

As above but Signed Flemming & Vincent 85 numbered & issued

Nelson Commander in Chief Mediterranean Fleet. Double Signed
31 Jan 05 Gibraltar First Day of Issue Gibraltar £1.60 HMS Victory Stamp. Nelson Commander in Chief Mediterranean Fleet. Personally Signed Ken Flemmg A member of The Nelson Society. A Founder Member and vice President of the 1805 Club and Tom Vincent A member of The Nelson Society. A founder Member and a Vice President of 1805 Club. Details enclosed. Certified Copy No 0014 of 85 issued. RN Portsmouth Official FDC Ref no 7RN23bc

As above but Signed Smith & Wale 85 numbered &issued

as above but £1.60 Gibraltar Stamp Signed by Lieutenant Michael Moore RN First Lieutenant HMS Victory, Chief Officer Mare Ketteringham whole ship Co - Ordinator HMS Victory & Leading Operator Mechanic John Armatage A Quartemaster onboard HMS Victory.Certified Copy No 14 of 125

As above but Signed Nash, Evans, flaming & Vincent. 20 numbered & issued

Nelson Commander in Chief Mediterranean Fleet. Signed 11
31 Jan 05 Gibraltar First Day of Issue on Gibraltar 40p HMS Enreprenante Victory Stamp. Nelson Commander in Chief Mediterranean Fleet. Picture cachet of HMS Victory in light airs heads the blockade of Toulon 1804. Personally Signed Lieutenant Michael Moore First Lieutenant HMS Victory, Chief Petty Officer Marc Ketteringham whole ship co - ordinator HMS Victory, Leading Operator Mechanic John Armatage A Quartermaster onboard HMS Victory , Mr K Smith Victory Guide HMS Victory, Mr P Wale Victory Guide HMS Victory, K Evans a founder member of The Nelson Society founder member and a vice President of the 1805 Club, Carol Evans author of Juncta in Une, K Flemming a founder member of The Nelson Society founder member and a vice President of the 1805 Club, T Vincent a founder member of The Nelson Society founder member and a vice President of te 1805 Club fClifford Mansfield Librarion and Archivist The Nelson Society & Eric Tushingham Co author of Nelson's Flagship at Copenhagen HMS Elephant The men the ship in battle. Details enclosed. Certified Copy No 0024 of 25 issued. RN Portsmouth Official FDC Ref no 7RN23e

As above but 38p & 40 Gibraltar Stamp.FDC 100 numbered & Issued

100 years Royal Fleet Auxiliary Double Signed
03 Aug 2005 Tristan Da Cunha Postmark on Tristabn da Cunha 35p RFA Diligence stamp. 2005 The Centenary Year of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary Service . Cover depicts RFA Marine ( Hospital Ship ) and RFA Wave Knight. 8 Coloured Photo's with details . Certified Copy No of 45

As above but Signed Captain R Dorey Commanding Officer L3005 RFA Sir Galahad & Captain S J Norris Commanding Officer L3505 RFA Sir Tristram 8 Coloured Photo's with details . Certified Copy No of .60

As above but Signed Captain M T Jarvis Commanding Officer L3004 RFA Sir Bedivere & Captain W M Walworth OBE Commanding Officer A 387 RFA Fort Victoria. Jarvis & Walworth. Coloured Photo's with details . Certified Copy No of .60 .

As above but 35p RFA Diligence Stamp Signed Captain P Hanton Commanding Officer A132 RFA Diligence & Captain P S White MBE Commanding Officer A135 RFA Argus Whyte Coloured Photo's with details . Certified Copy No of .60

As above but 20p Tristan Da Cunha RFA Tideflow stamp Signed Captain C S Simmons Commanding Officer A81 RFA Brambleleaf & Captain K Watts Commanding Officer A109 RFA Bayleaf Coloured Photo's with details . Certified Copy No of .60

As above but 35p Tristan Da Cunha RFA Gold Rover Stamp, Signed Captain D P Kehoe Commanding Officer A 271 RFA Gold Rover, Captain A McNally Commanding Officer A269 RFA Grey Rover & Captain D J Buck Commanding Officer A273 RFA Black Rover. 8 Coloured Photo's with details . Certified Copy 125 .

As above but 2 Tristan Da Cunha 60p Stamps Signed Bob Thornton Commodore of the Royal Fleet Auxillary Service, Commodore M D Norfolk Commodore Engineer Royal Fleet Auxiliary Service, Captain R G Ferris OBE Commanding Officer L 3008 RFA Mounts Bay & John Allix First Officer RFA . RFA Centenary Trafalgar 200 . Coloured Photo's with details . Certified Copy No of .25

As above But with 20p Tristan Da Cunha Stamp Signed as above but with extra 10 Commanding Officers of Royal Fleet Auxiliary Ships, Capt D J Buck RFA Black Rover, Capt D P Kehoe RFA Gold Rover, Capt A McNally A269 RFA ,Grey Rover aptain J Stones RFA Fort Austin, Capt K Watts RFA Bayleaf, Capt R Williams RFA Oakleaf, Capt D Lamb RFA Orangeleaf , Capt A Roach RFA Wave Knight, Capt P Whyte MBE RFA Argus & Capt P Hanton RFA Diligence Coloured Photo's with details . Certified Copy No 4 of .20

Nelson rejoins HMS Victory Double Signed.
14 09 2005 Gibraltar Postmark on Gibraltar 40p HMS Entreprenante. Admiral Lord Nelson's Departure from Merton ro rejoin HMS Victory at Portsmouth 13 - 14th September 1805. Personally Signed by Councillor Judy Saunders The Mayor of Merton and Reverend Alison J Price Vicar of St Barnabas Church Mitcham The Mayor's Chaplain. Official RN Portsmouth First Day Cover. Ref No 7RN25ba Certified Copy No 1 of 106.

7RN25 Lord Nelson Signed Goodwin & Ball 106 numbered &issued

as above but Signed Southgate & Southgate 106 numbered &issued

09 Jan 06 BFPS 2879 The Bicentenary of the State Funeral of Horatio Lord Viscount Nelson KB 9th January 1806

21 Sep 06 BFPS 2916 150th Anniversary of the Institution of the Victoria Cross Special postmark on 64p VC Stamp. 150th Anniversary of the Institution of the Victoria Cross 1856 to 2006. Personally Signed by Lieutenant General Sir Henry Beverley KCB OBE Chairman of Trustees Royal Marines Museum and Major General Julian H A Thompson CB BE Royal Marines Commander 3 Commando Brigade is a military historian who as a brigadier commanded 3 Commando Brigade during the Falkland war.Thompson, who was British commander on the islands during the final phase of the conflict has written extensively on the Falklands conflict and British military history.Details enclosed. Certified Copy No 0058 of 60 issued. RN Portsmouth Official FDC Ref no 8 RN2b "

150 Anniv Victoria Cross double Signed.
21 Sep 06 BFPS 2916 150th Anniversary of the Institution of the Victoria Cross Special postmark on 72p Captain Ball VC Stamp. 150th Anniversary of the Institution of the Victoria Cross 1856 to 2006. Personally Signed by Captain Paul Folkes Royal Australian Navy Naval Adviser Australian Defence Staff Australian Hign Commission London and by Captain Norman Jolin CD Canadian Navy. Naval Adviser Canadian Defence Liaison Staff ( London )Canadial High Commission London. Certified Copy No 0056 of 60 issued. RN Portsmouth Official FDC Ref no

150 Anniv Victoria Cross double Signed.
21 Sep 06 BFPS 2916 150th Anniversary of the Institution of the Victoria Cross Special postmark on 72p Upham VC Ball VC Stamp. 150th Anniversary of the Institution of the Victoria Cross 1856 to 2006. Personally Signed by Brigadier General Lindile Yam. Army and Naval Defence Adviser South African Hign Commission London and by Commander Paul Mayer MNZM Royal New Zealand Navy Naval Adviser New Zealand High Commission London. Certified Copy No 0055 of 60 issued. RN Portsmouth Official FDC Ref no 8 RN2

150 Anniv Institution Victoria Cross. Double Signed
21 Sep 06 BFPS 2916 150th Anniversary of the Institution of the Victoria Cross Special postmark 72p Captain Balll VC Stamp. 150th Anniversary of the Institution of the Victoria Cross 1856 to 2006. Personally Signed Vice Admiral A J Johns CBE ADC Second Sea Lord and Commander in Chief Naval Home Command and Commodore S B Charlier Royal Navy Assistant Chief of Staff ( Carrier Strike and Aviation ) and Commodore Fleet Air Arm. Details enclosed. Official RN Portsmouth First Day Cover. Ref No 8RN2bd Certified Copy No of 60

150 Anniv Institution Victoria Cross.Double Signed
21 Sep 06 BFPS 2916 150th Anniversary of the Institution of the Victoria Cross Special postmark 64p Captain Chavasse VC Stamp. 150th Anniversary of the Institution of the Victoria Cross 1856 to 2006. Personally Signed Rear Admiral Philip Wilcocks DSC Flag Officer Scotland Northern England and Northern Ireland Flag Officer Reserves and Commodore Elliott Reynolds RDS ADC RNR Commander Martime Reserves. Details enclosed. Official RN Portsmouth First Day Cover. Ref No 8RN2be Certified Copy No 0057 of 60

150 Anniv Institution Victoria Cross. Double Signed
21 Sep 06 BFPS 2916 150th Anniversary of the Institution of the Victoria Cross Special postmark 1st class Brave Gurkha VC Stamp. 150th Anniversary of the Institution of the Victoria Cross 1856 to 2006. Personally Signed Admiral Sir Jonathon Band KCB ADC First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff and Rear Admiral Philip Wilcocks DSC Flag Officer Scotland Northern England and Northern Ireland Flag Officer Reserves and Commodore Elliott Reynolds RDS ADC RNR Commander Martime Reservesand Signed by Lieutenant Commander Ian E Fraser VC DSC RD* Served on the Submarines H43, H44 and Sahib ( DSC) Commanded midget Submarine XE 3 from its launch. Operation Struggle the Attack on Japanese shipping at Singapore successfully damaging the Japanese cruiser.Details enclosed. Official RN Portsmouth First Day Cover. Ref No 8RN2 Certified Copy No 0119 of 120

21 Sep 06 BFPS 2916 150th Anniversary of the Institution of the Victoria Cross Special postmark on 72p Captain Ball VC Stamp. 150th Anniversary of the Institution of the Victoria Cross 1856 to 2006. Personally Signed by Signed by Lieutenant Commander Ian E Fraser VC DSC RD* Served on the Submarines H43, H44 and Sahib ( DSC) Commanded midget Submarine XE 3 from its launch. Operation Struggle the Attack on Japanese shipping at Singapore successfully damaging the Japanese cruiser 'Takao' in the Johore Straits
Captain Paul Folkes Royal Australian Navy Naval Adviser Australian Defence Staff Australian Hign Commission London and by
Captain Norman Jolin ( smudged ) CD Canadian Navy. Naval Adviser Canadian Defence Liaison Staff ( London )Canadial High Commission London.
Commander Paul Mayer MNZM Royal New Zealand Navy Naval Adviser New Zealand High Commission London. Certified Copy No 0001 of 30 issued. RN Portsmouth Official FDC Ref no 8RN2e.