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    On February 18, 1911, the world's first official air mail service began. Which cities were covered by this service?

    Question #44429. Asked by shady shaker. (Feb 18 04 1:31 AM)


    TabbyTom

    		Allahabad and Naini Junction

    Source: New Shell Book of Firsts.

    Feb 18 04, 1:53 AM
    DogRL

    		Persian Pigeon Post perhaps pre-dates powered flight. This site covers the lot.

    http://www.ukrweekly.com/Archive/2000/490021.shtml


    The world's first officially approved airmail flight by a powered craft occurred on February 18, 1911, in Allahabad, British India. Some 6,500 letters were flown by French pilot Henri Pequet from the Agricultural Exhibition grounds to Naini Junction (about 13 kilometers). Proceeds raised by the event funded the construction of a new hostel.

    Feb 18 04, 3:07 AM

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