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    1931 (Apr. 1): 'City of Cairo' Crash at Koepang, Dutch East  Indies Envelope addressed to Perth/Western Australia, franked  1/4d. and tied by machine cancellation "HALIFAX YORK 1 APR 1931" dispatched to the first experimental extension flight  by Imperial from Karachi to Australia crashed at Kupang (Apr. 19) with Perth arival mark on reverse (May 4). Despite the aircraft was a total wreck, nobody was injured and the mails onboard were undamaged. Nierinck 310419
     
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold