"Image depicting Lt. Leroy Boyle leaving from Potomac Park for Philadelphia on May 15, 1918, marking the beginning of the first aerial mail service between New York City and Washington, DC. The service was piloted by Major Pleet, who arrived in Washington, DC at 10:35 at the Potomac Field hangar. Lt. George L. Boyle can be seen in the photo, making the return journey to New York City."

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Photo credit: © piemags/NSC / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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