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1941(Aug 16) Ala Littoria Italian printed envelope with light vertical crease Captured by British forces & used to C.Q.M.S., Dobson 3805/4335, 52nd G.C. Field Coy., c/o A.P.O. East Africa Force bearing K.U.T. GVI 1/- & 30c tied by Captured Italian SCIA BAIDOA / SOMALIA ITALIANA cds…………………British forces launched Operation Appearance between 16 Mar – 18 Apr 1941 to oust the Italians & recapture British Somaliland entering Scia Baidoa, Italian Somaliland 17 Mar as part of this operation occupying the town & apparently utilising Italian Stationary & Equipment. Such mail is seldom offered.