Australian First Official Air Mail to New Zealand Cover

Australia · 1934 · 5d

The cover bears two Australian King George V definitive stamps, a 2d green and a 3d red, both featuring a profile portrait of the monarch. These stamps franked a commemorative envelope for the first official airmail flight from Australia to New Zealand.

This envelope commemorates the historic first official airmail flight between Australia and New Zealand in April 1934, piloted by Charles Ulm aboard the 'Faith In Australia'. This pioneering flight significantly advanced air travel and postal services in the region.