RFDC76 49th Anni of the Battle of Britain RAF FDC

Cover depicts a Hurricane of 601 Squadron in a dog fight. Cover bears 1989 Microscopes stamps cancelled on First day of issue with BFPS 2209 for the 49th Annivesary of the Battle of Britain.
Cover has been flown int eh Uvistat Sun Care Balloon from College Green Bristol to the COuncil Sprts field Speedwell carrying distinguished representatives of the city of bristol in celebration and anticipation of the 1989 Bristol International Balloon Fiesta.

Cover has been signed by Dr B J Randle MA New Blood Lecturer Hon Secretary Research into Cancer Immunology and Mr Paul Spellward BSc pilot UVISTAT SUN CARE balloon Member of Royal microscopial Society