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February 27, 1918
The Chattanooga News
Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee
What is this article about?
U.S. Post Office announces daily airplane mail service between New York and Washington starting April 15, using army planes for one year as aviation training, with trips except Sunday taking under three hours via Philadelphia.
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AERIAL SERVICE BEGINS APRIL 15
Washington, Feb. 27.-Airplane mail service between New York and Washington will be in daily operation, beginning April 15, the postoffice department announced today.
Eight machines will be furnished by the war department. By arrangement between Postmaster-General Burleson and Secretary Baker, the aerial postal service will be conducted for one year as part of the aviation training system of the army. The machines will be piloted by army fliers.
One trip each way will be made daily, except Sunday. on a fixed schedule. The flying time between New York and Washington is estimated at less than three hours, including a stop to deliver mail at Philadelphia.
Washington, Feb. 27.-Airplane mail service between New York and Washington will be in daily operation, beginning April 15, the postoffice department announced today.
Eight machines will be furnished by the war department. By arrangement between Postmaster-General Burleson and Secretary Baker, the aerial postal service will be conducted for one year as part of the aviation training system of the army. The machines will be piloted by army fliers.
One trip each way will be made daily, except Sunday. on a fixed schedule. The flying time between New York and Washington is estimated at less than three hours, including a stop to deliver mail at Philadelphia.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Extraordinary Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Aerial Mail Service
Airplane Mail
New York Washington
Army Aviation
Post Office Department
What entities or persons were involved?
Postmaster General Burleson
Secretary Baker
Where did it happen?
Between New York And Washington, With Stop At Philadelphia
Story Details
Key Persons
Postmaster General Burleson
Secretary Baker
Location
Between New York And Washington, With Stop At Philadelphia
Event Date
Beginning April 15; Announced Feb. 27
Story Details
Airplane mail service between New York and Washington will operate daily starting April 15, using eight army machines piloted by army fliers, with one trip each way except Sunday, estimated flying time less than three hours including Philadelphia stop.