Lot No. 612
| Auction No. | 14 |
| Category |
Airmails |
| Est. | $2500 |
| Status | SOLD $3050 |
1932 Germany to Australia flight by Captain Hans Bertram with WA's high profile involvement after he crash landed on the Kimberley coast on 15th May 1932. Bertram & his engineer, Klausmann, were not rescued until 28th June when they were taken to Wyndham. Bertram finally sourced parts & returned to the aircraft to make repairs before flying on to Perth via Broome arriving 24th September. He made improved repairs & then flew to Kalgoorlie before leaving for Adelaide arriving on 3rd October. This cover is one of only 40 flown from Germany to Australia with 14 stamps each cancelled at a destination incl Wyndham & Sydney on 5th November. Also the return Australia to Germany flight cover with Bertram assisted by Captain GU Allan as his co-pilot. Officially departed Darwin on 12th December 1932 crash landing the next day at Soerabaya in the Dutch West Indies. Again after further repairs they left on 10th April reaching Berlin on 17th April. Both on official Bertram Junkers Atlantis envelopes, in good cond with accompanying Sieger certs (1998). A scarce pair with true character & history. Accompanied by the "Flight into Hell" book from Hans Bertrams account & edited by C. O'Neil. This was used as the basis for the ABC TV documentary. A superb lot. AAMC 232 & 242 Cat. $3500. (3 items)
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