Lot No. 636
| Auction No. | 26 |
| Category |
Airmails - Australia Airmails |
| Est. | $200 |
| Status | SOLD $160 |
1937 (7th Feb) Wau, New Guinea to Brisbane "per Lockheed Electra to Australia" endorsed at top in m/s. NG 1d & 3½d x 2 BOP (later with Air Mail ovpt) tied by Bulolo cds's. Mail was flown in a last-minute effort to persuade the authorities that the "Electra" was the most suitable plane for the Australian service. Eric Chater, manager of Guinea Airways Ltd flew to Brisbane with only one stop for fuel. He averaged 170mph carrying only 2 passengers & the airmail. Melbourne 10 FE 37 b/s. Good cond (torn back flap) & ex Frommer. AAMC P110ba (to Adelaide), Cat. $500
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