50th Anniversary of First Australia / UK Airmail Flight
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Smith's World Flight - 22c
Sir Charles Kinsford Smith is Australia's most famous airman. He flew in the first crossing of the Pacific in 1928 in his famous Southern Cross. Smith flew the 4th leg of the airmail flight in 1931 from Darwin, Australia to Burma. Smith was killed in 1935 on a flight from England to Australia.
Designer: Cato Hibberd
Issue Date: 25 March, 1981
Quality: Mint Unhinged
Selling Price: 40c (Set of 2 stamps - $1.20)
In Stock: 2 singles, 1 gutter pair, 1 block of 4

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 Smith's World Flight - 60c
The first official airmail from Australia to UK was carried on several aircraft. The first aircraft left Melbourne, Australia on 25th April,1931.After several transfers the mail finally arrived in London, England on 14th May, 3 weeks later.

Designer: Cato Hibberd
Issue Date: 25 March, 1981
Quality: Mint Unhinged
Selling Price: 85c (Set of 2 stamps - $1.20)
In Stock: 2 singles, 1 gutter pair, 1 block of 4

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