RAF Bomber Command Crest Postcard J76 – WWII Emblem – After the Battle Series

RAF Bomber Command Crest Postcard J76 – WWII Emblem – After the Battle Series

A compelling heraldic tribute to the bravery and strategic power of Britain’s Bomber Command during the Second World War.

Measurements: approx. 8 1/4 x 5 7/8 inches

Dates: n/a

Condition: In decent condition, please see images. 

Internal notes: QC passed

Held aloft in gold and crimson, crowned with distinction and edged in honour, the crest of Royal Air Force Bomber Command strikes a solemn yet stirring image. Against a pastel backdrop, the fine postcard reproduces the iconic badge with razor-sharp fidelity, its central flaming torch and thunderbolts radiating the force and resilience of the command that bore it. This image once loomed large in briefing rooms and on the shoulders of those whose courage carried them across perilous night skies in Lancaster and Halifax bombers.

Forming part of the celebrated After the Battle historical postcard series, this specific edition – Postcard J76 â€“ captures the official insignia of RAF Bomber Command, the body responsible for executing strategic bombing operations during WWII. The motto â€œStrike Hard Strike Sure” encapsulates the ethos of an elite command that played a pivotal role in undermining the Axis war effort. These cards, often issued in limited numbers, were published by the renowned After the Battle quarterly, a respected name in military historiography.

Collecting pieces such as this is not just a hobby; it is a form of remembrance and responsibility. Preserving the emblems, insignia, and iconography of our past ensures their stories endure. These are not merely postcards–they are heirlooms of history, artefacts of sacrifice, and emblems of national memory.