airmail flight cover: New regular airmail series, first day of issue for the 20-cent airmail stamp

Date:08/27/1941
Medium:Paper, ink
Credit Line: Gift of the Captain John B. Russell Family
Accession Number:2012.149.1661
Dimensions:3 1/2 x 6 1/2 inches (8.9 x 16.5 cm)
Collection:Aviation Archive
Category:Philately
Subcategory:Airmail Flight Cover
aircraft: Airco DH.4
company: Airco
Description

Airmail flight cover issued by New Regular Airmail Series featuring first coast to coast airway honoring the first day of issue for the 20-cent air mail stamp; postmarked August 27, 1941, Philadelphia, with commemorative cancellation mark over 20-cent postage stamp; addressed to Oscar H. Fatout.

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