Great Britain and British Commonwealth Postal History - Military - Vietnam War
Sale No: 1
Lot No: 1062
Symbol: C
1966 RAAF 'MESSAGE FORM' for sending telegraphic messages, from serviceman at AFPO2 to Victoria with coded message "116", Birds 15c Galah pair affixed tied 'AUST F.P.O./2' cds used at Ubon (Thailand) to pay fee, violet boxed 'COMMUNICATION/CENTRE/-8JUL1966/R.A.A.F.' d/s alongside, minor folds not affecting stamps.
1967 registered airmail to Australia from Vietnam War serviceman with Birds 25c Robin solo franking tied 'AUST FPO/30NO67/ 3 ' cds and boxed 'R/AFPO 3' registration cachet used at Nui Dat, Sydney & Adelaide transits and Glenelg arrival b/s. [Until 1970 when free airmail postage was introduced, the concessional airmail rate to Australia was 5c + 20c for registration]
1970 entire small packet sent endorsed "SLIDES ONLY" with scarce solo franking of Anemone Fish 10c tied by 'AUST FPO/4' cds used at Nui Dat, a few creases as to be expected. Most unusual non-standard article.
1970 large-part parcel wrapper with Customs form declaring "Calendar" and Certificate of Inspection label affixed with 'sticky' tape, scarce solo franking Primary Industries 20c Wheat tied 'AUST FPO/4' cds used at Nui Dat, a few creases & minor faults as to be expected. Most unusual usage.
1973 large envelope sent to Australia with 'CERTIFIED OFFICIAL' and 'ATMA PAYA LEBAR DET/PAYA LEBAR AIRPORT/SINGAPORE' cachets, scarce solo franking of Primary Industries 20c Fruit tied 'ANZUK FPO 5 / 5 / * ' cds used at Singapore, a few minor edge faults as to be expected. Most unusual usage.
