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On September 23, 1911, the first official airmail delivery was made in the United States. [View all]
There were earlier deliveries, but this was the first official one, whatever that means.
104 years ago today:
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"Official Air Mail Pilot #1" Earl Ovington carried the 1st airmail in the United States.
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"Official Air Mail Pilot #1" Earl Ovington carried the 1st airmail in the United States.
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Introduction of the aeroplane
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The first official American airmail delivery was made on September 23, 1911, by pilot Earle Ovington under the authority of the United States Post Office Department.
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Introduction of the aeroplane
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The first official American airmail delivery was made on September 23, 1911, by pilot Earle Ovington under the authority of the United States Post Office Department.
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Mon Sep 25, 2023: On September 23, 1911, the first official airmail delivery was made in the United States.
Thu Sep 24, 2020: On September 23, 1911, airmail began in the United States.
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