The history of airmail combines the history of aviation with history of the US Postal Service. In this episode, I explore the key chapters in this fascinating history, and share some of my personal stories in aviation.
Blog post about airway beacons and arrows:
https://www.gentleartofwandering.com/looking-for-airway-beacons-and-arrows-in-the-backcountry/
Additional photos and resources from the USPS: https://about.usps.com/who-we-are/postal-history/airmail-history-in-pictures.pdf
https://about.usps.com/who-we-are/postal-history/airmail.pdf