Random Convergence: The Linked Evolution of U.S. Military Aviation and Postal Ai

Description: Random Convergence by Charles Witthoft Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description This story was never intended to be written. The intent of the Airline Regulatory Economics Series is to compile a history of U.S. Federal Government activities in owning, operating, developing, promoting and economically-regulating U.S. air carriers. In contemplating a starting point for the story of the Post Office-operated air mail program, the author intended to start Volume I of the Airline Regulatory Economics Series with the inaugural day of air mail flights on May 15, 1918, and proceed forward from there. But the author inevitably found himself proceeding backwards from May 15, 1918, rather than forward. The backstory of the start of the U.S. air mail program is a compelling saga in and of itself because of these Seven QuestionsWhy did air mail begin in 1918, some fifteen years after the heavier-than-air powered flying machine became a reality?Why did air mail start in the middle of Americas war-fighting involvement in World War I?Why did the Post Office start flight operations with Army airplanes flown by Army pilots?With all its resources and appropriation funding, why didnt the Post Office just embark on purchasing as many airplanes as they would need?If airplanes were not available to the Post Office, why not?Why wasnt the inaugural air mail flight in May 1918 operated by a Post Office Department contractor, which was the case for steamship mail transportation commencing in the early 1800s; and for railroad mail transport later in the 1800s?Why did air mail start with flights between Washington and New York?Random Convergence provides answers to these important questions, plus others. While researching this backstory, the author also discovered the critical importance of the parallel development of U.S. military aviation to U.S. air mail: Despite funding by Congress, air mail wasnt going anywhere without the availability of War Department aircraft. The history of early development of U.S. military aviation is vital to answering these questions as well Random Convergence describes the evolution of these different stories - individually the product of somewhat random events - and how their histories - singularly and more importantly, how they intersected with each other at times - ultimately converged to produce the start of air mail service in the U.S. It turns out to be quite a saga - and it begins with Random Convergence - This is Book One of Two Details ISBN-13 9798864564400 Title Random Convergence Author Charles Witthoft Format Paperback Year 2023 Pages 422 Publisher Independently Published GE_Item_ID:157350188; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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