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Auction: 19015 - The Philatelic Collectors' Series Sale
Lot: 2052

(x) South Africa
1919 (15 Nov.) First Commercial Flight
1919 (15 Nov.) envelope, complete with letter on Parry, Leon & Hayhoe, Ltd. company paper and handstamp on flap, carried by Major Miller "By 1st. Commercial Aeroplane to fly from Johannesburg to Durban 15/11/19", signed "Allister M. Miller, Major" and posted in Durban with 1d. red cancelled with P.O. datestamp; soiled and minor creasing though one of very few items known from this important flight. Photo

Note: The South African Transport Co., Ltd. was floated in October 1919. Four planes were purchased and Major Miller was engaged as a pilot. To promote aviation the aircraft were initially sent on tour throughout the Union giving pleasure flights and undertaking advertising work. Due to a lack of support the company was forced into liquidation

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£480