Bidspirit auction | Loss of HMS Ark Royal

Loss of HMS Ark Royal Signed Rear Ad P D Gick and J Hale in this action Navy cover RNCC42. 4 November 91 Birkenhead Special Postmark to Commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Loss of HMS Ark Royal. on 13th November HMS ARK ROYAL returning from flying off Spitfire reinforcements for Malta was struck by a torpedo from U 81. The hit on the starboard side below the water line immediately developed a heavy list, was taken in tow for 12 hours until 4.30am on the 14th when she turned over and sunk. Personally Signed by Rear Admiral P D Gick CB OBE DSC one of a group of six who secured HMS Legion alongside and connected her power to HMS Ark Royal and J Gale. Certified Copy No 17 of 39 Covers issued. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99