Catapulted Mail Cover at Hilo, Hawaii

Object/Artifact

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Hawaii's History, A Personal Collection

Author's Personal Collection: Cachet Cover Postmarked April 9, 1935 9:00 AM
Author's Personal Collection

Cachet Cover Postmarked April 9, 1935 9:00 AM

Name/Title

Catapulted Mail Cover at Hilo, Hawaii

Description

Cachet cover inscribed "Catapulted at Hilo, Hawaii" to Mr. T Machida. From accompanying sheet, only 50 covers known. On May 25, 1934, a Navy plane piloted by Lt. J.P. Whitney, was catapulted from the USS San Francisco then at Hilo Harbor. Some 50 covers were carried for the members of the Hawaiian Philatelic Society in addition to a cargo of the ship's mail. (See full description in image)

Created By

hawaiiancovers@gmail.com

Create Date

May 10, 2025

Update Date

May 11, 2025