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Airmail postcards at Gamages, London
People at Gamages in Holborn, Central London, addressing postcards and posting them in the special London Aerial Postbox, in time for the first aerial mail service from Hendon to Windsor and back again. The service flew on 9 September 1911. King George V gave permission for the aeroplanes to land in the grounds of Windsor Castle. Gustav Hamel was the first pilot to deliver by airmail. During September 1911 the Grahame-White company operated an experimental air mail service for two weeks between Hendon and Windsor. As well as commemorating the coronation of King George V, and raising money for charity, the event publicised the possibilities of the aeroplane as a means of transport
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Addressing Air Mail Deliver Gamages Grounds Gustav Hamel Hendon Holborn Letter Letters Mail Permission Pilot Post Card Postal Postcards Posting Special Windsor
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A Captivating Moment in Aviation History: Addressing Airmail Postcards at Gamages, Holborn, London, 1911 This evocative photograph captures a fascinating moment in history as people at Gamages in Central London eagerly address their postcards in preparation for the first experimental aerial mail service from Hendon to Windsor and back again. The scene takes place in September 1911, a time of great excitement and innovation as the world embraced the possibilities of aviation. King George V granted permission for the aeroplanes to land in the grounds of Windsor Castle, marking a significant milestone in aviation and communications. The event, which also commemorated the coronation of King George V and raised funds for charity, was operated by the Grahame-White company for two weeks. In the foreground, individuals intently focus on their postcards, meticulously writing messages and affixing stamps. Behind them, a special London Aerial Postbox stands ready to receive their mail. The anticipation of sending letters and postcards through the air is palpable, as the era of airmail was born. Gustav Hamel, a pioneering pilot, was the first to deliver the mail by air. The event showcased the potential of the aeroplane as a means of transport and travel, paving the way for the future of aviation and communications. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the possibilities of aviation were just beginning to be realized. The image is a testament to the enduring allure of sending messages across great distances and the thrill of innovation that continues to captivate us today.
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