Lot 4777
Sale 98 · Important Australian & World Coins, Tokens, Medals & Banknotes
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R.A.A.F. Station, Tocumwal, one penny Welfare ticket no.70097 by Miller, Melb. Uncirculated.
R.A.A.F. Station Tocumwal was a major base during WWII established in 1942 for USAAF heavy bomber units but never used by them. It was the site of the formation of Australia’s first parachute unit, 1 Australian Independent Parachute Company (later 1 Aust Para Bn) trained by Parachute Training Unit which was created as a part of Group 244 RAAF (Army).
- Estimate
- $150
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $140