WWII RAF Short Stirling Bomber Formation Postcard 1941 No. 15 Sqn Hendon RAFM

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

WWII RAF Short Stirling Bomber Formation Postcard 1941 No. 15 Sqn Hendon RAFM

Historic tribute to the RAF’s first four-engined heavy bomber, soaring over 1940s England.

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

Dates: n/a

Condition: In decent condition, please see images. 

Internal notes: QC passed

The year is 1941. Above the serene patchwork fields of Cambridgeshire, the thunderous roar of Bristol Hercules engines shatters the calm. Three Short Stirling Is, majestic and formidable, cut through the morning haze in formation, cast in bold camouflage and roundels. Each aircraft holds its crew of seven or eight–young, resolute men bracing themselves for missions into hostile skies. This image, rich in tension and pride, is an aerial ballet from a pivotal time, beautifully captured in Charles E. Brown’s celebrated wartime photography.

The Short Stirling was the RAF’s first four-engined heavy bomber, a vital part of Britain’s early war strategy and revered as one of the “big three” alongside the Halifax and Lancaster. Stationed at Wyton, these aircraft formed the iron backbone of No. 15 Squadron, delivering formidable payloads with precision. Each Stirling depicted here could carry 14,000 lbs of bombs, embodying both engineering might and the courage of its crew. This image is preserved courtesy of the Royal Air Force Museum, Hendon, lending provenance and official heritage to this evocative postcard (J54), published by After the Battle.

Collecting pieces like this is more than a hobby–it is a solemn preservation of memory, valour, and history. This postcard bridges generations, honouring the individuals behind the machinery and the missions that shaped modern Europe. To hold such an item is to safeguard a fragment of our shared past, ensuring these moments of bravery and ingenuity are never lost to time.