AUSTRALIA 1919 First Aerial Post 'Ross Smith' vignette in...

AUSTRALIA 1919 First Aerial Post 'Ross Smith' vignette in deep blue on cover from UK to South Australia tied 'First Aerial Mail Great Britain to Australia Received 26 FEB 1920' double oval cancel, one of 24 covers posted in Baghdad 'On Active Service' (inscribed OAS), of which 16, including this cover were signed by 'J. Bennett' the flight mechanic. Very small tears at right and base but generally fine condition for this rare and highly sought after flight cover.

Estimate:£1,000

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