Graf Zeppelin Swiss Flight postcard

Object Details

Description
On its fourth flight over Switzerland in 1929, the LZ127 Graf Zeppelin flew this postcard and dropped it over Biel. German postage for the 15 pfg international postcard rate was tied by the zeppelin's onboard postmark. One hundred thirty-one items were dropped over Biel on October 2, 1929.
Data Source
National Postal Museum
Date
1929
Medium
paper; ink
Type
Covers & Associated Letters
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