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Lot No. 732

Auction No. 18
Category Airmails
Est. $55
Status SOLD $55

 

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1969 (8th June) England to Australia first helicopter flight in a Westland Wessex (longest flight by rotary-winged aircraft) with GB 1/9d Airmail commem tied by Reigate & Redhill machine cancel. Arrived in Broome 29th June after 43 stops on route. Wembley, WA b/s. Arrival cachets on reverse. Pilot signed by A English & Ian Clark. AAMC 1642 Cat. $125

 

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