1926 (July 18) Cover to Wales franked 1918 $1 cancelled by Sibu c.d.s, endorsed "Per Air Mail", flown by F.P Raynham of the Air Survey Company from Sibu to Kuching, backstamped at Kuching (July 19). Also six photos taken during the flight, one depicting the mail bag being handed to Raynham in his aeroplane. Very scarce, about 70 covers carried on this flight, all endorsed "Per Air Mail" by the Postmaster E.W.H Jacques. Photo on Page 236. (Image1)
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1930 R.A.F Tour of Borneo, May 20th cover franked at 14c rate flown from Kuching to Sibu, and 5th July registered cover franked at 36c rate flown from Kuching to Singapore. Two fine covers, both bearing blue "By Air Mail" labels and inscribed by the R.A.F Flying Boat S.1419, with arrival backstamps. (2). Photo on Page 236. (Image1)
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Crash Mail. 1954 (Jan 7) Air letter from Kuching to London, recovered from the Comet crash near Elba, the stamps washed off, handstamped violet "COMET CRASH" with separate violet "10 JAN 1954" and boxed "DAMAGED BY SEA / WATER". A rare origin and combination of two very scarce cachets. N.540110e/f. Photo on Page 238. (Image1)