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The first Empire Airmail service
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The first Empire Airmail service
The departure from Ratmalana Aerodrome, Colombo, of the first Empire Airmail service on 28 February 1938. A Waco Model C Series 4 belonging to Tata Sons Ltd, operators of the Colombo-Madras-Bombay-Karachi 1, 900-mile route is shown. Date: 1938
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1938 Aerodrome Airmail Belonging Colombo Departure Operators Sons Tata Waco
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This photograph captures the historic moment of the first Empire Airmail service departure from Ratmalana Aerodrome in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on 28 February 1938. The Waco Model C Series 4 aircraft, registration number VT-AJX, is proudly displayed in this image, belonging to Tata Sons Ltd, the operators of the Colombo-Madras-Bombay-Karachi route. Spanning a distance of 900 miles, this groundbreaking airmail service revolutionized long-distance transportation, significantly reducing the time it took to deliver mail between these major cities. The Waco Model C Series 4, a testament to engineering innovation and aviation prowess, is seen taxing along the runway, ready for takeoff. This photograph offers a glimpse into the early days of air travel and the remarkable milestone achieved by the Empire Airmail service.
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