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Gustav Hamel signing receipt for mail, Hendon

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Gustav Hamel signing receipt for mail, Hendon

The aviator Gustav Hamel in the cockpit of his aeroplane, signing the official receipt for the mail, just before setting out from Hendon Aerodrome to Windsor on the very first airmail flight. The first aerial mail service took place on 9 September 1911 from Hendon 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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Aerodrome Air Mail Aviator Cock Pit Deliver Experimental Flat Goggles Grahame Grounds Gustav Hamel Hendon Leaving Letter Letters Mail Official Permission Pilot Post Card Postal Postcards Posting Receipt Signing Special Windsor


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This historical print captures a momentous occasion in aviation history - Gustav Hamel signing the official receipt for the very first airmail flight from Hendon to Windsor. Dressed in his official suit and cap, Hamel sits confidently in the cockpit of his aeroplane, ready to embark on this groundbreaking journey. The date is September 9, 1911, and King George V has granted permission for the aeroplanes to land in the grounds of Windsor Castle. As Hamel prepares to take off, he becomes the first pilot to arrive at their destination, marking a significant milestone in aerial mail service. During this two-week experimental air mail service operated by the Grahame-White company, Hamel's flight not only commemorates the coronation of King George V but also raises money for charity. The event showcases the possibilities of using aeroplanes as a means of transport and highlights their potential role in future communications. As Hamel signs off on this historic moment with his signature goggles perched on his head, we are reminded of how far we have come in terms of travel and postal services. This print serves as a testament to innovation and progress in aviation history.

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