Flying Post Office:Five-cent Airmail stamp

Creator

Preview

Identifier

20064456

Description

The "flying post office" is a demonstration flight from the west coast to the east coast in connection with inauguration of the five-cent stamp service. Working the mail, left to right, are Floyd Williams, M. A. Pence, and A. C. Hodges. Mr. Williams, of Washington, D. C., is the American Airlines director of airmail services. He is dressed in a dark suit. Mr. Pence, of New York City, New York, is the assistant airmail regional superintendent. He is wearing a dress shirt, necktie, and trousers. Mr. Hodges, of Fort Worth,Texas, is the regional airmail service superintendent. He is wearing a hat, button-up shirt, and trousers. Published in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram evening edition, October 1, 1946.

Archival Date

1946-10-01

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-1899

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

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Subjects

Williams, Floyd (Mr.); Pence, M. A. (Mr.); Hodges, A. C. (Mr.); Post offices; Postal service; United States Postal Service; Flying Post Office; Air mail service; Demonstrations; Neckties; Inaugurations; Postage Stamps