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1941(Nov 18) envelope with original date 20 Oct 41 to Accrington, Lanc’s from a member of British Naval force H bearing GB GVI 5d (Not necessary) tied unframed RECEIVED FROM / H.M. SHIPS, alongside unframed AIRMAIL & on reverse Tombstone CENSOR with initials & date, why 5d was affixed is a mystery to me ….British Naval Force H under the command of Vice Admiral Somerville was formed & operational late June 1940 & based at Gibraltar. Germany had total control of France by 10 June 40 & Italy entered the war on the Axis side making it imperative that Britain controlled the entrance to the Mediterranean Sea and maintain a supply route to Malta