A594-1969 British Forces 50thAnniversary First UK Regular Air Mail Service Cove

🏷️ Title
1969 British Forces 50th Anniversary First UK Regular Air Mail Service Cover – Köln to Folkestone RAF Hawkinge 1919 Commemorative
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📂 Category
Stamps > Great Britain > Covers > Military or Air Mail > Commemorative Covers
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🪶 Condition
Very Good (VG) – minor age-related toning marks, clean edges, intact envelope and clear postal markings.
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📋 Item specifics
AttributeDetails
TypeFirst Day / Commemorative Flight Cover
Date of Issue1 March 1969
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
ThemeAir Mail, Military Postal History
Occasion50th Anniversary of First UK Regular Air Mail Service
RouteKöln (Germany) → Folkestone (United Kingdom)
Stamp1s Royal Air Force 1918–1968 Commemorative Stamp
Postmarks“KÖLN 1 MAR 1969” & “FOLKESTONE 1 MAR 69”
Issued ByBritish Forces Postal Service
Printed ByStamp Publicity (Worthing) Ltd.
Aircraft DepictedD.H.9 No. D597 (RAF Hawkinge, March 1919)
ExtrasIncludes descriptive insert card (Forces Airmail history)
Philatelic LabelBFPO London Philatelic Section sticker present
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💷 Valuation & Recommended Price
Estimated collector value: £8 – £12 (based on recent sales of similar BFPO 50th Anniversary flown covers)
Recommended eBay fixed price (Buy It Now): £11.99
Starting bid (Auction option): £5.99
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💡 Recommended Listing Format
Format: Buy It Now with Best Offer enabled
Postage: £1.50 UK / £3.50 Worldwide (use protective sleeve & backing card)