January 25, 2024
1931 First Transatlantic Commercial Flight - Signed MacLaren - AAMC 1130
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1931 First Transatlantic Commercial Flight postcard. Carried by Lt. William S. MacLaren and Mrs. Beryl Hart on their flight in the "Trade Wind," an attempted flight NY to Paris via Bermuda and the Azores. Card is postmarked in East Orange dated January 3, 1931. Typed note to Roessler on reverse, notes "First stage made -- more difficult than expected---a series of unfortunate accidents---next jump our big test---the last stage Azores to Paris will be easy." Franked on reverse with Bermuda postage, postmarked on January 8, 1931 at St. Georges, Bermuda, and signed "MacLaren." He was right, next jump was a 'big test' which they didn't pass, they were lost enroute from Bermuda to the Azores and never heard from again. AAMC / Trans-Oceanic Record Flights 1130. CONDITION: Fine. Some wear and toning. SALES TAX IS COLLECTED ON SHIPMENTS TO NEW JERSEY INTERNATIONAL BUYERS-PLEASE NOTE: Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up – do not confuse them for additional shipping charges. We do not mark merchandise values
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