Special Ed. Delft Blue Commemorative Plate KLM Uiver London Melbourne 1934-1984 For Sale

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Special Ed. Delft Blue Commemorative Plate KLM Uiver London Melbourne 1934-1984:
$84.00

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Memorial plate 'London-Melbourne 1934-1984' Uiver - KLMPorcelain memorial plate about the historic flight in 1934 from London to Melbourne by the 'Uiver', a new DC-2 aircraft from KLM.This sign commemorates a fascinating period in the history of Dutch airmail and aviation. With this aircraft, KLM took part in the air race from England to Australia, the so-called 'Melbourne race'. With a flight time of over ninety hours, the UIver won this race - to the great joy of the Dutch people.The front shows the DC-2 aircraft and the route it took, below which is a portrait of the four crew members.Regina - Delft Blue Handicraft - Corn's Oosterwijk - Special Edition.Diameter: 24.5 cm/9.5"Weight: 548 gramsMarked on the back: Regina - WB - Delft Blue Handwerk - Corn's Oosterwijk - Special Edition.Wonderful tin glazed earthenware Delfts blue Holland Special Edition plate commemorating the 1934 London to Melbourne Race involving the UIVER (Stork) Flight in a KLM Douglas DC2 tail number 44 with a map at the top right of their route and the Airplane in the center. The four Pilots that made this 90 hour and 17 minute flight are displayed at the bottom with their names below. This wonderful rare plate is signed on the back "Regina" with the artists that worked on it and "Special Edition" below. Measuring 9.5" this Plate is in great condition complete with the hanging hole in the back to proudly display.Ships with USPS (USA only). See my other listings, multiple items discount & shipping discount