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First international airmail hop sparks Seattle aviation legend
On Oct 16 1920 Edward Hubbard inaugurated the United States first regularly scheduled international airmark mail route from Seattle to Victoria BC aboard a CL 48 float plane. Hubbard later flew Boeing’s B 1 flying boat on the 1920s international mail run, earning fame and a sizable estate after a perilous career with Boeing Air Transport.
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Frank Macomber Cogley
Lake Univ
Seattle
Wash
Edward Mubbard
United States
Edward McCray
Hubbard
McGrath
Boeing
Edie
Victoria
British Columbia
Canada
Apa
Eddie
International Mail
Divs International
William Poeing
Vancouver
B.C
Vancouver Exposition
Billy Boeing
Eddie Hubbard
Bidie
Quen Rockwell Field
San Diego
ET Condun
Seatile
Ath Naval District
Camp Lewis
Tasama
Condon
Cheds Hubbard
Steameip Company
U.S
Seattle-To-Victoria
Strait of
Juan de Fuca
North America
Salmon Bay
Graal
Oakland-San Fracisco
Chicago
Boeing Air Transport Co
Salt Lake City
Utah
Gall Lake City
Ans