1964 Press Photo Air Express service planes working with the R E A Express in NY

First commercial express shipment by air came in 1919 when English bomber was hired for New York-to-Chicago flight. - Regular Air Express service was begun September 1, 1927 by four airlines and American Railway Express Company. - Coordinated transport,

Photo is dated 1964.

Photo measures 10 x 8.25 inches.

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