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WW2 Christmas card, Good Voyage, Churchill
WW2 Christmas card, Good Voyage, Churchill. The message inside the card reads: The Prime Minister, on his passage home in RMS Prince of Wales after the signing of the Atlantic Charter with President Roosevelt, passed through a large homeward bound convoy, to which he made the signal: Good Voyage. Churchill. The signal was received with enthusiasm, and answered with the V flag from every ship. The picture shows the foremast of the Prince of Wales with the signal flying. The pennant at the lower yard shows that the signal is made in the International Code. The three-flag hoist above it reads PYU: Good Voyage. The nine-flag hoist on the port side spells Churchill in full. Date: 1941
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1941 Atlantic Charter Churchill Code Communication Convoy Correspondence Enthusiasm Ephemera Foremast Good Mast Message Minister Patriotic Patriotism Pennant Prime Signal Signing Voyage
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This WW2 Christmas card, titled 'Good Voyage, Churchill,' showcases a significant moment in history as depicted in a beautifully designed print. The image captures the foremast of RMS Prince of Wales, with the Union Jack flying proudly, and the international code pennant PYU fluttering in the blue sky above. The Prime Minister, Winston Churchill, is depicted on board the ship, having recently signed the Atlantic Charter with President Roosevelt. As he passed through a large convoy of homeward-bound ships, he made the signal 'Good Voyage' with a flag from every ship answering in kind. The three-flag hoist above the pennant reads 'PYU,' signifying 'Good Voyage,' while the nine-flag hoist on the port side spells out 'Churchill' in full. This heartwarming moment of unity and camaraderie among the British forces during wartime highlights the patriotic spirit and resilience of the era. Dated 1941, this colorful and historic Christmas card is a testament to the strength and determination of the Allied forces during WW2.
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