  Here is a registered cover affixed with two of these 12 anna stamps, cancelled CAWNPORE, 29 MAY 48 addressed to Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. There is a MONTREAL / CANADA / 5 JUN 48 transit mark on the reverse and a HAMILTON / CANADA / 5 JUN 48 arrival mark on the reverse.
While we have recorded less than ten covers cancelled 29 May 48, this is the only one to have travelled out prior to the 8 June flight. This makes the cover unique and in a category by itself. It is also listed in Prafull Thakkar’s First Day Cover catalogue (2010) as #948.1.0a. Inviting feedback on this and information on covers you may have with this stamp cancelled with a date prior to 8 June 1948.
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In recognition of his achievements, Singhania received numerous honours, including the honorary rank of Air Commodore in the Indian Air Force (1994), the prestigious Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award, and the Padma Bhushan in 2006—one of India’s highest civilian awards. His life stands as a rare blend of industrial leadership and adventurous spirit, inspiring generations to push boundaries both on the ground and in the skies.  Om Shanti.
I recently acquired a fascinating and rare book--Kashmir Princess by A.S. Karnik, published in 1958 by Jaico Publishing House, Bombay (without ISBN number).  The book recounts the tragic mid-air explosion of 11 April 1955 involving an Air-India International Lockheed Constellation (L-749A, VT-DEP). What makes this account especially compelling is that Karnik himself was a Ground Engineer with Air-India International and was on board the aircraft at the time of the incident. His first-hand narrative brings an immediacy and authenticity that is both gripping and deeply unsettling.
Beyond the dramatic survival story, the circumstances surrounding the explosion add a layer of intrigue and geopolitical complexity, making the event as diabolical as it is historically significant. While a concise overview of the incident can be found online, this book offers a far richer and more personal perspective. It is certainly a worthwhile read—if you are fortunate enough to find a copy. |
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