SOUTHERN AFRICA 1936 Schlesinger Air Race

SOUTHERN AFRICA 1936 Schlesinger Air Race. There were 14 entrants, but only nine aircraft took part in the race, five dropping out prior to the race starting. The race began from Portsmouth Airport at 6.15am on Tuesday 29th Sep. Only one competitor finished the race. This signed cover was flown by Victor Smith. Flying in a Miles Sparrowhawk he had problems with the oil and eventually retired in Khartoum on 3rd Oct. This cover has his notation & signature.

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