What arrows guided early airmail pilots across the country?
The U S landscape is still dotted with enormous concrete arrows that guided early airmail pilots across the country
Large concrete arrows set on the ground guided early airmail pilots across the U
S In the 1920s, the U S
Post Office began experimenting with cross-country delivery of mail by air
Where are these mysterious Arrows dotted across America?
These mysterious arrows are dotted across America
Pictured here: Arrow in Nevada on the Los Angeles-Salt Lake airway
The Smiths discovered the indicators almost by accident after Brian, a former police officer with the California Highway Patrol, was sent an email about them
The couple was immediately intrigued
Why do airplanes have arrows?
These enigmatic structures are dotted across the length and breadth of the United States – they were built in the late 1920s and early 1930s to help guide pilots navigating the country’s fledgling air mail system in an era long before satellites and GPS
Back in the day, the arrows were illuminated by neighboring beacons
The Smiths discovered the indicators almost by accident after Brian, a former police officer with the California Highway Patrol, was s…
Aviation arrows across america
Aerobatics display team of the Royal Air Force
The Red Arrows, officially known as the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, is the aerobatics display team of the Royal Air Force (RAF) based at RAF Waddington. The team was formed in late 1964 as an all-RAF team, replacing a number of unofficial teams that had been sponsored by RAF commands.
The Red Arrows
Aerobatics display team of the Royal Air Force
The Red Arrows, officially known as the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, is the aerobatics display team of the Royal Air Force (RAF) based at RAF Waddington. The team was formed in late 1964 as an all-RAF team, replacing a number of unofficial teams that had been sponsored by RAF commands.
