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1929 First Flight CAM-25 forced river landing, signed by pilot C. J. Faulkner (3
1929 First Flight CAM-25 forced river landing, signed by pilot C. J. Faulkner (3
1929 First Flight CAM-25 forced river landing, signed by pilot C. J. Faulkner (3

1929 First Flight CAM-25 forced river landing, signed by pilot C. J. Faulkner (3

$ 17.71

Availability: 40 in stock
  • Certification: Uncertified
  • Cancellation Type: Machine Cancel
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Quality: Used
  • Place of Origin: United States
  • Year of Issue: 1921-1930
  • Topic: Historical Events
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Grade: Ungraded
  • Denomination: 5 Cent
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Condition: 1929 First Flight CAM-25 forced river landing, signed by pilot C. J. Faulkner
  • Item must be returned within: 60 Days
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
  • Event: First Flight
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Color: No stamp

    Description

    1929 First Flight CAM-25 forced river landing
    Signed by pilot C. J. Faulkner
    United States First Flight Crash Cover
    March 1, 1929
    March 1, 1929, was to have been a big day for Pitcairn Aviation flying Contract Air Mail Route 25 (CAM 25). CAM 25 ran from Atlanta, Georgia, to Jacksonville, Florida, and on to Miami, Florida. On March 1, stops were added in Macon, Georgia, and Daytona Beach, Florida.
    In addition, a spur flight from Daytona Beach to Tampa, Florida was to be added. This cover was intended to be flown on the southbound segments from Jacksonville to Daytona Beach to Tampa.
    It received a clear machine postmark in Jacksonville on the morning of the flight. The flight to Daytona Beach was successful, but on takeoff from Daytona Beach bound for Tampa, Pilot C. J. Faulkner encountered engine trouble and had to make a forced landing in the Halifax River, a coastal bay.
    Fortunately, the pilot was able to swim ashore and get help.
    The mail was rescued but all 500 pounds of mail aboard got wet and shows damage. This cover lost its stamp in the soaking.
    Within three hours, a reserve airplane took over the flight and finished it that day.
    American Philatelic Society dealer member
    American Numismatic Association life member
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