Event Brief
India's First Official Airmail Service Launched
Filed: Feb 18, 2026 at 10:06 AM ET
Summary: In 1911, Prayagraj saw the world's first official airmail service, a 13-minute flight carrying 6,500 letters.
WHO: Henri Pequet
WHAT: Launched the world's first official airmail service
WHEN: Feb 18, 2026 at 8:50 AM ET
WHERE: Prayagraj
WHY: To demonstrate the potential of powered flight in communication
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