1937 First Flight -First Acceptance from Great Britain for Direct Service by Air France Aeromaritime to West Africa

26th February 1937, First Flight -First Acceptance from Great Britain for Direct Service by Air France Aeromaritime to West Africa.

Postmarked Sutton Coldfield. Birmingham 6pm 26th February 1937.

Backstamped Paris R.P 15.00 Hrs, 27th February 1937, & Monrovia Liberia 2nd March 1937.

Special Company Cover, bears red Commemorative Cachet for first flight and typed Via Paris & Dakar.

The cover was serviced by Francis J Field. Paris -Dakar(French Senegal) - Conakry(French Guinea) - Monrovia(Liberia)

This Service was not announed by the British Post Office until 3rd April 1937, hence only one of 12 first flight covers known from Britain,

Pristine condition. Rare First Flight Cover.