Auction No. 18 Saturday, 29 August 2015 / 3:30 pm start
1969 (8th June) England to Australia first ...
Estimate $55
Realised: $55 plus premium
Category: Airmails
Lot Details
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
