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Lot# 986 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 986 Italy

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    Balbo Mass Flight I-DINI (Capt. Mario Baldini) 1933 (1. July): Registered envelope franked with triptych 'I-DINI' L. 50, posted in "Rome 12.6.33" to Londonderry with arrival mark on reverse (JY 2). The seaplane I-DINI hit the water of the Zuider Zea while landing in Amsterdam. One crew member lost his live and two others were injured. Scarce Balbo Crash item, only five I-DINI covers carried by Captain Stefano Trimboli of I-MARI to Londonderry Nierinck 330701.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF