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Henry Ford loads the first sack of air mail for Cleveland
Henry Ford loads the first sack of air mail for Cleveland, Ohio, from Detroit at the Ford Airport, Dearborn, Michigan, 29 January 1924. Date: 1924
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Airport Cleveland Dearborn Detroit Ford Loads Mail Michigan Ohio Sack 1924 January
Postcards (8 pack of A6)
Set of 8, A6 Postcards, featuring the same image on all cards in a set. Printed on 350gsm premium white satin card, the back of the postcard includes space to write messages and an area for the address and stamp. Size of each postcard is 15cm x 10.6cm.
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Estimated Product Size is 15cm x 10.6cm (5.9" x 4.2")
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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this historic photograph, taken on January 29, 1924, Henry Ford, the renowned American industrialist and inventor, is seen loading the first sack of air mail for Cleveland, Ohio, at the Ford Airport in Dearborn, Michigan. The image captures a pivotal moment in aviation history as Ford, known more for his automobile manufacturing empire than his involvement in aviation, played a crucial role in the early development of airmail transport. The Ford Airport, located in Dearborn, Michigan, was established in 1923, and Ford, an aviation enthusiast, was instrumental in its creation. In an effort to promote the potential of air travel and to demonstrate the capabilities of aircraft, he arranged for the transportation of mail by air between Detroit and Cleveland. In the photograph, Ford is seen wearing a leather flight jacket and holding a sack filled with mail. He is surrounded by a group of men, some of whom are believed to be members of the United States Army Air Service, who assisted in the loading process. The aircraft in the background, an open-cockpit biplane, is identified as a Ford Tri-Motor, one of the earliest and most successful transport aircraft of its time. The successful delivery of the mail by air from Detroit to Cleveland marked a significant milestone in the development of airmail transport in the United States. This event not only showcased the potential of aircraft for commercial applications but also boosted public interest in aviation and paved the way for the expansion of airmail services across the country.
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