Spitfire PR Mk XI of No. 541 Squadron RAF Playing Cards
Supermarine Spitfire PR Mk XI, PL775 “A”, of No. 541 Squadron RAF is shown in flight above the English countryside near RAF Benson in July 1944. This aircraft was typical of the unit’s unarmed PR Spitfires, optimized for range and altitude, with camera ports in the rear fuselage for vertical coverage of targets deep in enemy territory. Based at Benson from April 1944, PL775 “A” went on to fly intensive reconnaissance work with 541 Squadron, ranging across occupied Europe from this quiet Oxfordshire airfield. About a year after the photograph was taken, in July 1945, it was damaged in a taxying collision with another Spitfire on the same station, the pilot escaping unharmed. Repaired and passed to No. 71 Maintenance Unit in early 1946, the well travelled PR.XI was finally struck off charge that April.
No. 541 Squadron RAF was formed at Benson in October 1942 as a specialist photographic reconnaissance unit, flying unarmed Spitfire PR variants on lone missions over occupied Europe. Operating from Benson and forward detachments, its aircraft, like PL775, ranged widely from the Bay of Biscay to Scandinavia, photographing ports, airfields, industry and transport links in support of operations such as Overlord. By mid 1944, PR Mk XI Spitfires were central to this work, relying on speed, altitude and pilot skill rather than armament to penetrate defended airspace and return the imagery that guided Allied bombing and ground offensives.
Product Details
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Bring a warbird touch to your next card game with this deck of warbird-themed playing cards. Featuring a detailed printed design on the back of each card, this set is made from thick 300gsm stock with a protective finish for a solid feel in hand and lasting print quality.
Whether you’re dealing for poker night, adding to an aviation collection, or buying a gift for an warbird enthusiast, this deck combines everyday function with military aviation style.
Product details:
✈ Detailed warbird design printed on the back of each card
✈ Thick 300gsm card stock
✈ Protective finish for added durability
✈ Standard size: 2.5" x 3.7" (6.4 x 9.4 cm)
✈ 52 playing cards plus 2 jokers
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This tumbler is printed using a digital inkjet process that transfers the design line by line. Faint horizontal lines may therefore be visible on the finished product. Colours may also appear slightly less bright than they do on screen.
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This product is printed in and shipped from the United Kingdom and Czechia.
The blank product is sourced from EU.
Care Instructions
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Use a soft, clean, dry cloth. Wipe gently from the centre of the card outward |
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