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    1939 (Aug 10): Crash Mail cover and contents addressed from London to Berne, carried on flight from London to Zurich that crashed at Luxeuil (Haute Saône), the envelope singed by fire and cover envelope re-mailed from Bern with two line 'Angebrannte Postsendung / Flugzeugunfall' in red. The pilot, Capt. Scott landed safely and 9 passengers escaped, but the Lockheed L-14 plane caught fire and was destroyed, only part of the mail was salvaged Nierinck 390811a.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold