Auction No. 19 Saturday, 20 February 2016 / 2:00 pm start
1935 (2nd Oct) Melbourne to Whitemark crash cover. ...
Estimate $340
Realised: $310 plus premium
Category: Airmails
Lot Details
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
