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Lot No. 725

Auction No. 30
Category Australian Aviation Heritage
    Miscellaneous
Est. $50
Status SOLD $110

 

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1919 Photographic Shell Advertising Postcard showing the Vickers Vimy over a Clipper ship. Captioned "In times past, the Pioneer depended on Trade Winds - Today he depends on SHELL AVIATION Capt. Sir Ross Smith, KBE, the Pioneer of Flight from England to Australia, used "Shell" - the dependable Motor Spirit - throughout the entire journey of 10,925 miles. FOR ALL MOTORS". Unused in good cond. A rare survivor.

 

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