ES3c The Biesbosch Escaping Society cover Signed 3 Dutch WW11 operators. 15 X11 72 12 Veldpost 44 CDS ( Holland ) ...

ES3c The Biesbosch Escaping Society cover Signed 3 Dutch WW11 operators. 15 X11 72 12 Veldpost 44 CDS ( Holland ) postmark on Dutch Delta 20c and flag 20c stamps. Cover flown from Gilze Rijen to RAF Northolt in a D H Devon of 21 Sqn by Capt Flt Lt J N A Ironside. Cover depicts map of and RAFES badge. During World War 11 a large number of RAF and Allied Aircrew who had been shot down were hidden by the Dutch Resistance in the Biesbosch until they could be taken over the River Maas and passed along the Comete Line Escape Route. At Drimmelen on the River Maas is a monument to the 374 Dutch people who lost their lives during these operations. Flown in 21 Squadron Devon WP973 from Glize Rijen ( Holland ) to RAF Northolt. Pilot Flt LT Ironside. Backstamped Den Biesbosch and RAF Northolt. Personally Signed by 3 Route Operators Jan W Landgraaff MWO, Adriaan de Deizer BK and Jacobus Meir BL Biesbosch Escape Route Operators with Dutch decorations equivalent to the Victoria Cross or George Cross. Details enclosed. Good condition Est.