Early Years -- Lt. George L. Boyle, who made the return journey to New York City, leaving from Washington, ; Major Reuben H. Fleet, who piloted the first regular air mail plane, arrived in Washington, at 10:35 after making the trip from Bustleton field, Philadelphia, Pa., in 1 hour and 55 minutes actual flying time. May 15, 1918. First US Air Mail Flight 1918

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