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Lot No. 994

Auction No. 19
Category Airmails
Est. $150
Status SOLD $310

 

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1935 (2nd Oct) Melbourne to Whitemark crash cover. Holyman Airways first flight was due to land at Whitemark but crashed into the sea nearby. The 3 mailbags were salvaged & delivered to Hobart on 6th Oct where they were backstamped. Accompanied by small note from PO , "RECOVERED FROM AIR LINER "LIONA" IN SATURATED CONDITION". AAMC 535

 

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