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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Nov 2023, 19:50
Replies: 32
Views: 1,924
Posted By FlyboyAl

Yes, but it was nice to have someone confirm what...

Yes, but it was nice to have someone confirm what I suspected!
One can only surmise who it was in the bank - a mail clerk, a secretary, a manager - I guess we will never know :<(((
And I can't...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Nov 2023, 09:31
Replies: 32
Views: 1,924
Posted By FlyboyAl

I've thought about this most of the day and I...

I've thought about this most of the day and I think the postmark is the collectable part of this cover, rather than the cover itself - it was just a normal flight from Baghdad to Scotland....
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
14th Nov 2023, 20:15
Replies: 32
Views: 1,924
Posted By FlyboyAl

Good point - I'm only going on other information...

Good point - I'm only going on other information that I've received.

If this post has done nothing else, it has made me look at other options, particularly that it was posted in Baghdad and sent...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
14th Nov 2023, 20:12
Replies: 32
Views: 1,924
Posted By FlyboyAl

To the best of my knowledge (and I'm still...

To the best of my knowledge (and I'm still learning!), these covers were carried on the race, then stamped and cancelled in Australia. And yes, I'd love to have THAT cover!!!!
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
14th Nov 2023, 20:10
Replies: 32
Views: 1,924
Posted By FlyboyAl

That is the back of my cover which confirms that...

That is the back of my cover which confirms that it was posted in Baghdad on Oct 21.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
14th Nov 2023, 09:12
Replies: 32
Views: 1,924
Posted By FlyboyAl

woohoo - finally got an image to show. As you...

woohoo - finally got an image to show.
As you can see, KLM written on it, and the elusive Baghdad Air Port postmark, supposedly only used for the Air Race.

I've found 1 photo of the airport...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
14th Nov 2023, 09:09
Replies: 32
Views: 1,924
Posted By FlyboyAl

Here is the cover I am researching. ...

Here is the cover I am researching.


https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/1024x620/date_1934_baghdad_postmark_f_1d79611d7babbd90f020a5083e188a30436ec4e5.jpg
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
14th Nov 2023, 09:08
Replies: 32
Views: 1,924
Posted By FlyboyAl

Hmm. I'll try one more post, and I might then be...

Hmm. I'll try one more post, and I might then be able to post an image!
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
13th Nov 2023, 11:53
Replies: 32
Views: 1,924
Posted By FlyboyAl

I wonder if they went via the RAF base at Hinaidi...

I wonder if they went via the RAF base at Hinaidi outside Baghdad??? But even that draws a blank for the Air Race participants.
Without doing this digging (research?) I would never have even known...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
13th Nov 2023, 11:50
Replies: 32
Views: 1,924
Posted By FlyboyAl

The interesting thing is that I cant seem to find...

The interesting thing is that I cant seem to find almost any references or info on any of the aircraft going through Baghdad. The other ports yes, but Baghdad is just not mentioned anywhere that I...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
13th Nov 2023, 09:53
Replies: 32
Views: 1,924
Posted By FlyboyAl

Thanks Jheiminga, I' wander around their site...

Thanks Jheiminga, I' wander around their site over the next few days and see what I can find.
Alan
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
13th Nov 2023, 09:27
Replies: 32
Views: 1,924
Posted By FlyboyAl

Megan - I've emailed you. alan

Megan - I've emailed you.
alan
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
13th Nov 2023, 09:27
Replies: 32
Views: 1,924
Posted By FlyboyAl

Small world isn't it - yes, that's me when I...

Small world isn't it - yes, that's me when I first got the cover.
I'm still trying to dig out information on it!!!!
Alan
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
12th Nov 2023, 08:48
Replies: 32
Views: 1,924
Posted By FlyboyAl

Baghdad Air Port 1934 - Macrobertson Air Race UK to Australia

I am trying to find some information, hopefully photos, of aircraft at Baghdad Airport in October 1934!
The 1934 Macrobertson Air Race, from England to Australia had Baghdad as the first compulsory...
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Nov 2010, 10:35
Replies: 1,964
Views: 1,337,662
Posted By FlyboyAl

Are those the rules regarding camera use or is...

Are those the rules regarding camera use or is the camera actually inhibited whilst airborne and/or above 60km/h?

From previous flights in the 380, the camera is available to all on board from...
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