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1940 (Feb 13) Plain envelope by Air Mail to Devonport from 1871194 Cpl J. Valsler, 22nd (F) Coy R.E., Wellington Barracks bearing block 8 x 15c tied Victoria / Hong Kong cds & with on reverse violet Army inverted triangle PASSED / BY / CENSOR /105 with red ink initials inserted…..Scarce censor & paid 120c a convenience 5c overpayment for air to Bangkok via Imperial; then air to London by Imperial, this route suspended on 10 May 1940 when Germany invaded low countries & recommenced 23 Jun as horseshoe route via air to Bangkok & Durban then sea to London..