A small pocket-sized New Testament booklet bound in light blue paper covers, bearing the Royal Air Force insignia and the words “Active Service Edition” printed in black on the front.
The inside front cover includes:
A printed message from King George VI, dated September 15, 1939, addressed “To all serving in my Forces by sea or land, or in the air.”
A handwritten inscription identifying the owner as Raymond S. Dickson, with the service number R183317 A.C.2 R.C.A.F.
The home address listed as Mrs. George H. Dickson, L’Etang P.O., G.I., Magdalen Islands, Quebec, Canada.
This edition was designed for easy carrying by servicemen, distributed by military chaplains and organizations such as the Bible Society during wartime.