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Gustav Hamel arriving at Windsor with the airmail
The aviator Gustav Hamel arriving at Windsor from Hendon on the very first airmail flight. The first aerial mail service took place on 9 September 1911 from Hendon Aerodrome to Windsor and back again, and Hamel was the first pilot to arrive. King George V gave permission for the aeroplanes to land in the grounds of Windsor Castle. During September 1911 the Grahame-White company operated an experimental air mail service for two weeks between Hendon and Windsor. As well 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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This photograph captures the historic moment when aviator Gustav Hamel touched down at Windsor Castle on 9 September 1911, marking the arrival of the first aerial mail service from Hendon Aerodrome. King George V granted permission for the planes to land in the castle grounds, making this event a significant milestone in aviation history. The experimental air mail service, operated by the Grahame-White company for two weeks, not only commemorated the coronation of the new monarch but also raised funds for charity. This daring feat of transportation showcased the potential of the aeroplane as a revolutionary means of communication and travel. Hamel, the pioneering pilot, is seen here leaving the plane on the roof of Windsor Castle, with letters and postcards in hand, ready to be delivered. The roofs of Windsor Castle provide a striking backdrop to this momentous occasion, as the possibilities of air travel began to soar high above the traditional methods of postal delivery.
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