Lot No. 994
Auction No. | 19 |
Category |
Airmails |
Est. | $150 |
Status | SOLD $310 |
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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