

N°CO-RET16B: Special cover USA “Centenary of Aviation 1903-2003 - Transfer of Concorde Air France F-BVFA to the Smithonian Museum in Washington DC (USA)“
- Postage BLOCK USA 37c “1st flight of the Wright Brothers 1903-2003“
- illustrated postmark Chantilly, VA “Smithonian National Air & Space Museum Opening Day, Dec. 15, 2003“
- Airmail label (cinderella) “Concorde F-BVFA Smithonian 2003“
- postmark “Concorde Smithonian” 15.12.2003.
- Edition No. 1/80 - Rare
June 12, 2003 - transfer of Concorde Air France F-BVFA to the Smithonian National Air & Space Museum in Washington DC (USA)
On June 12, 2003, the “Concorde F-BVFA” of the Air France fleet made its last withdrawal flight from Roissy CdG airport to the Smithonian National Air & Space Museum in Washington DC (USA), where it will be solemnly handed over to be permanently exhibited. A series of exclusive philatelic souvenirs, issued during the Smithonian Opening Day on December 15, 2003, commemorates this last flight.
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