Lot 491
Great Britain, 1980, FLOWN, Balloon "World Altitude Record" Cover (No. 126/500) This legal-size blue printed airmail cover reached an altitude of 56,100 feet during the flight. The cover is cancelled October 31st upon landing in Woodrow, Colorado as the launch took place in the US to take advantage of the higher field elevation for launch. The cover is signed by pilot J.R.P. Nott with the alititude reached and the launch date handstamped above. This is the first of these covers we have seen on the market. Rare.
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
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