17 minutes ago109 years ago, the first postal flight was completed.
Periskopi(6 years ago)
(6 years ago)Like today 109 years ago, the first official flight with a postal plane would be accomplished. The first flight took place by Allahabad in the United British Commission in Nain, or about six miles [10 km] from the starting point. On February 18th, 1911 was 23-year-old Henry Piquet, who flew 6,500 letters. [...]
The first flight took place by Allahabad in the United British Commission in Nain, or about six miles [10 km] from the starting point.
On February 18th, 1911 was 23-year-old Henry Piquet, who flew 6,500 letters.
He led a Lost-Sommer with about 50 horsepower and his journey lasted about 13 minutes.
The letters were marked “First Air Post, Allabad 1911”.
