RECORD BREAKING LANCASTER AIRCRAFT AIRIES NAIROBI 1944
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AFRICAN AIRCRAFT PHOTOGRAPHS This auction is for a series of 12 original black and white images taken in Nairobi during the Second World War. they are taken at Eastleigh airfield. The most interesting historically are probab;ly the ones of 'AIRIES' an old Lancaster that set navigation and endurance records during round the world flights. T are 3 images of her landed at Nairobi on her return from the cape. The pictures are titled with info such as times and places visited.T are 3 other images of a 'SPRINGBOK YORK' aircraft. This started a new day and night service, this aircraft was forced to land for repairs after flying through locusts. T are 3 in flight images taken above Nairobi, Also a picture of a Dakota, a DDT spraying 'BALTIMORE' and a Spitfire used for MET flights, these are taken at TABORA airfield. All measure 5 inches by 3 inches and are original images. They are mounted on green album paper. The condition on all is fine. I do not end my auctions early so please do not email me to ask me to do so. Thank you. Please do not ask me to reveal reserve prices. please ask if you need anymore details, thank you UK BUYERS PLEASE DO NOT PAY ME WITH PAYPAL, THANK YOU
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