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飛行郵便試行記念 << 1919年(大正8年) 10月3日 >> 2-2-4

The First Air Mail Flight by Japanese* Issued on October 3, 1919

The First Air Mail Flight by Japanese* Issued on October 3, 1919 In 1919 (Taisho 8th year), transportation from Tokyo to Osaka was carried out by plane with mail.This is not the first time in Japan, but the first Japanese flight by mail is correct. At this time, because the flight was postponed, the postal items were postmarked as "Flight Canceled" and carried by rail. The actual mail flight was carried out on October 22 of the same year.