Pontiac 1929 CAM-27 First Flight Cover Uncacheted Detroit TAC Route AAMC #27W25

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Postal History Item: Airmail envelope. This item is an uncacheted First Flight cover, postally used on the inaugural day of a new direct airmail service segment. From: Pontiac, Michigan (as indicated by postmark). To: Mr. Warren Russell, 9018 Twelfth St., Detroit, Michigan. Additional Visible Features: Standard red and blue airmail border. Typed addressee information. This cover is uncacheted, consistent with known examples for this specific inaugural flight segment. Postmark: Origin: PONTIAC, MICH. machine postmark dated APR 1, 1929, 8-PM. The postmark ties the 5-cent Airmail Stationery (Beacon). Transit Details: Approximate Travel Distance: The approximate distance between Pontiac, Michigan, and Detroit, Michigan (the first major stop west/southwest from Pontiac on the integrated route), is about 25-30 miles. Historical Context for Postmark Date (April 1, 1929, Pontiac, MI): The postmark date, April 1, 1929, marks the inauguration of direct airmail service on a new segment of CAM-27 between Pontiac and Flint, Michigan, operated by Thompson Aeronautical Corporation (TAC). This new direct service was part of a broader restructuring of CAM-27, creating a more complete route between Cleveland and Bay City. According to the American Air Mail Catalogue, this specific "Pontiac–West" inaugural flight (AAMC #27W25) is known to exist as uncacheted covers. While some flights on the overall restructured route were delayed to April 2nd due to weather, the catalog notes that the Postmaster held mail postmarked April 1st for the first actual dispatch, making this a recognized First Flight cover for this service from Pontiac.

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