{"product_id":"2019-1-centenary-of-first-flight-england-to-australia-airco-dh9-g-eaqm-coin-stamp-cover-pnc","title":"2019 $1 Centenary of First Flight England to Australia Airco DH9 G-EAQM Coin \u0026 Stamp Cover PNC","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2019 $1 Centenary of First Flight England to Australia Airco DH9 G-EAQM Coin \u0026amp; Stamp Cover PNC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eThe Airco DH9 G-EAQM (formerly the Royal Air Force's F1278) was designed by English aviator and engineer Geoffrey de Havilland for British aircraft manufacturer Airco. Powered by a 230 horsepower Siddeley-Puma engine, it was flown in the Great Air Race of 1919, from England to Australia, by Australian Lieutenants Ray Parer and John McIntosh. The letters \"P.D.' on the side of the fuselage acknowledged sponsorship of the flight by wealthy whisky distiller Peter Dawson.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003eThe DH9 departed London on 8 January 1920, after Ross Smith and crew had already arrived in Australia as race victors. As the airmen faced the prospect of being the first single-engine plane to complete the flight, they proceeded anyway. The flight was beset with mechanical breakdowns, but the plane managed to land at Fannie Bay Airfield, near Darwin, Australia on 2 August 1920, the only other team to complete the journey. For their courage and persistence, and despite being well over the 30-day time limit under the race rules, they were presented with a L500 consolation prize.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003eIssued as Australian legal tender, the uncirculated aluminium bronze coin is housed in a beautifully designed card with a circular window revealing the coin's reverse and obverse designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003eThe coin's reverse features a representation of the Airco DH9 G-EAQM. The design includes the inscription 'CENTENARY OF FIRST FLIGHT ENGLAND TO AUSTRALIA'.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003eThe stamp is postmarked for the first day of issue and the envelope includes Australia Post's seal of Authenticity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003ePost marked the First Day of Issue 1 October 2019, Fanny Bay (Parap) NT 0820.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003eFeatures a commemorative International Post $3.20 stamp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003eThe obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II sculpted by Jody Clark.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003eEach coin is issued as Australian Legal Tender.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003eDenomination :                  $1 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003eQuality :                            Uncirculated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003eMetal :                              Aluminium Bronze\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003eWeight :                            9 gms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003eDiameter :                        25 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003eMintage :                          7,000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003eCertificate of Authenticity : Royal Australian Mint Release\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text_exposed_show\" style=\"display: inline;\"\u003eIncludes Protective Cover.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"_2cuy _3dgx _2vxa\" style=\"direction: ltr; white-space: pre-wrap; margin: 0px; padding: 6px 0px 0px; font-family: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003eFree  postage (with tracking) Australia wide! \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"_2cuy _3dgx _2vxa\" style=\"direction: ltr; white-space: pre-wrap; margin: 0px; padding: 6px 0px 0px; font-family: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003eOverseas shipping not yet available online, although I can process an order for you. 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