Page 333 - Sierra Leone to 1961 - The Collection
P. 333
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First Air Mail From / Sierra Leone
22 June 1938 - Freetown to Zomba, Nyasaland
The flight was advertised in the Gazette on 20 June 1938; it took place on 25 June from Freetown to Bathurst,
Gambia, to link with other services there. Mail dated 23, 24 or 25 June is often encountered, but this item
headed across Africa is the only item recorded before 23 June 1938. Rate 2s per half-ounce.
Type 720.01
