£180 - £220
G.B / New Zealand. 1968 (Apr 7) Cover from Bradford to New Zealand, traces of scorching and the stamp washed off, handstamped green "SALVAGED FROM AIRCRAFT / ACCIDENT LONDON 8-4-68". From the B.O.A.C London-Zurich-Australia flight which attempted a forced landing at Heathrow when an engine became detached shortly after take off; the plane crashed, killing five people. A scarce cachet, applied in New Zealand. N.680408b. Photo on Page 36.
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