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

Attribute Details

Type First Day / Commemorative Flight Cover

Date of Issue 1 March 1969

Country/Region of Manufacture United Kingdom

Theme Air Mail, Military Postal History

Occasion 50th Anniversary of First UK Regular Air Mail Service

Route Köln (Germany) → Folkestone (United Kingdom)

Stamp 1s Royal Air Force 1918–1968 Commemorative Stamp

Postmarks “KÖLN 1 MAR 1969” & “FOLKESTONE 1 MAR 69”

Issued By British Forces Postal Service

Printed By Stamp Publicity (Worthing) Ltd.

Aircraft Depicted D.H.9 No. D597 (RAF Hawkinge, March 1919)

Extras Includes descriptive insert card (Forces Airmail history)

Philatelic Label BFPO 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)