RAF Strike Command Crest Postcard J78 – Vintage Royal Air Force Insignia

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Item ID: 297248046618
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Category: Collectables:Militaria:World War II (1939-1945):Photographs
Condition: In decent condition. Please check our images.

RAF Strike Command Crest Postcard J78 – Vintage Royal Air Force Insignia

Striking symbol of Cold War air power – a rare collectible linking RAF heritage to its strategic deterrence role.

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

Dates: n/a

Condition: In decent condition, please see images. 

Internal notes: QC passed

From the commanding crest of the Royal Air Force Strike Command comes this vivid emblem of military resolve, cast in the crisp clarity of a vintage After the Battle postcard. Glinting under regal tones, the heraldic badge features a sword-pierced crown, lightning bolts, and the motto Defend and Strike â€“ a proud declaration of intent amid the Cold War skies. It evokes the tension of deterrence and the determination of the RAF during one of the most geopolitically charged periods of the 20th century.

Formed in 1968, Strike Command unified Britain’s offensive and defensive aerial forces under a single strategic command. This insignia, rooted in heraldic tradition yet adapted to modern conflict, symbolised Britain’s nuclear and conventional aerial strength. It appeared across RAF stations, official communications, and ceremonial materials, representing not just force but cohesion and high command. The postcard itself – Postcard J78 from the esteemed After the Battle series – captures this potent iconography with collector-grade clarity.

To own this card is to preserve more than just military art – it is to safeguard a tangible link to Britain’s Cold War defence doctrine. Collectors, historians, and enthusiasts alike will appreciate this symbol of institutional memory, where the design carries not only aesthetic beauty but the weight of a nation’s aerial preparedness. Let this crest continue to command presence, long after its tactical role has passed into history.