Air Mail Collection (page 4)

Before the first flight over Mount Everest, 1933 (c1937). The Everest mail being handed to the pilot of the Westland Wallace aircraft by Colonel PT Etherton

Jean Mermoz, French pilot, 1935. Mermoz (1901-1936) was a pioneering airmail pilot, flying between France and Africa and South America. He disappeared over the sea during a flight in December 1936

An air mail envelope stamped with the slogan Go Great Western, 1934
An air mail envelope stamped with the slogan Go Great Western in 1934

BALTIMORE: AIR MAIL BOX. A woman mailing a package at the first air mail box in Baltimore, Maryland. Photograph, 2 July 1924

STEARMAN AIRPLANE, 1928. A Stearman C3MB biplane powered by a Wright J-5 Whirwind engine, operated by American Airlines for air mail transport. Photograph, 1928

PITCAIRN AIRPLANE, 1928. A Pitcairn airplane operated by American Airlines for air mail service, powered by a Wright J-5 Whirwind engine. Photograph, 1928

FORD TRIMOTOR PLANE, 1928. A Ford Trimotor operated by American Airlines and carrying mail. Photograph, 1928

A poster for the French airline Latecoere, promoting its air mail and passenger service to Spain and Morocco
AVIATION POSTER, 1921. A poster for the French airline Latecoere, promoting its air mail and passenger service to Spain and Morocco

The 1918 United States 24-cent Airmail Inverted Center, the most famous U. S. stamp error
U.S. POSTAGE STAMP, 1918. The 1918 United States 24-cent Airmail Inverted Center, the most famous U.S. stamp error

Cover design, Sabena airmail service, between Belgium and the Congo in five days. Showing part of the globe with a red line marking the route. March 1935

Air Mail Poster
GPO poster, Use Air Mail. Showing the outline of a monoplane on a black background. 1934

GPO By Air Mail Poster

Delivery of the mail at Rand Airport - Johannesburg
Card issued for the Empire Exhibition - Johannesburg, South Africa. The airmail section of the General Post Office in Johannesburg

Official postcard of the Empire Exhibition, Johannesburg - reverse of one of the cards Date: 1936

Serbia - Card issued by the National Post Office, showing a postman and the varied means of conveying ones letter around the globe - by train, by plane or by sea. Date: 1936

AVIATION POSTER, 1932. French poster for Air Orient, 1932

Jules Verne commemorative stamp. This airmail stamp, published in the Gabonese Republic (Gabon) in 1970, marked the 100th anniversary five years earlier of the publication of From the Earth to

Gustav Hamel leaving Hendon for Windsor
The aviator Gustav Hamel leaving Hendon Aerodrome for Windsor on the very first airmail flight. The first aerial mail service took place on 9 September 1911 from Hendon to Windsor and back again

Italian Airmail Warehouse
View of an Italian Airmail Warehouse (Aero Espresso Italiana) with a British seaplane. Photograph by Ralph Ponsonby Watts

Letter Flown to Liner
A Philadelphia businessman with an urgent letter for a passenger on the outgoing transatlantic liner Olympic has it flown and dropped onto the ships deck

Airmail Project 1930
An American airmail project

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"Unleashing the Wings of Communication: A Journey through Air Mail History" Step back in time and explore the captivating records of the first UK aerial mail service, where letters took flight to bridge distances and connect hearts. Take a glimpse at the iconic Air Mail Poster that adorned walls, igniting dreams of swift communication across vast landscapes. Travel further as we delve into significant milestones such as Cuba's inaugural Pan American Airways service, marking a new era in international air mail connectivity. Witness the excitement at Gamages, London, where airmail postcards were displayed with pride, offering glimpses into distant lands and cultures. Marvel at the spectacle of an Air Mail to Africa Poster, symbolizing progress and unity between continents. Gustav Hamel's arrival at Windsor with precious airmail cargo showcases his unwavering dedication to this revolutionary mode of communication. Witness history unfold as Windsor Castle receives its very first airmail letter – an extraordinary moment that forever changed how messages reached royalty. Observe Gustav Hamel preparing his plane for departure from Hendon on another daring mission to deliver words across skies. Experience innovation like never before with Rocket Mail to I O Wight – witness envelopes propelled by sheer force soaring through space towards their destination. Envision a future where futuristic airships dominate our skies; these majestic vessels hold promises of expedited global correspondence. Immerse yourself in nostalgia as Gustav Hamel himself posts an airmail letter – capturing not only his passion but also reminding us all of the human touch behind every piece of mail sent through these pioneering channels. And finally, witness him signing receipts for countless letters received at Hendon - proof that dreams can indeed take flight. Air mail has transcended boundaries throughout history - connecting people near and far while revolutionizing traditional postal systems worldwide. Let us celebrate this remarkable journey filled with courage, innovation, and boundless possibilities.