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Lot# 659 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 659 Cuba

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    1931 (April 6): First Flight Cay Mambi to Santiago, cover franked by 1 c. blue-green, three examples, tied by "CAYO-MAMBI / ORIENTE" duplex (April 6) in black. Docketing verso "Received Holguin 11.30 am, April 7". Pilot signed at left by R. H. McGlocken - a rarity with just 7 covers flown. Muller #78a.rnrnNote: On April 1, 1931 the Air Company Cubana received a twin-engined amphibious Sikorsky S-38 to operate between Holguín and Baracoa, with stops in Antilla and Cayo Mambí. The Sikorsky landed in Holguín and landed at sea in Cayo Mambí and Baracoa, being one of the first flights in the world of those characteristics.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF