All Eastern States Air Races
All Eastern States Air Races Cathedral of the Air, American Legion Mem. Chapel Cachet
October 18 1930
October 18 1930
The Cathedral of the Air was a military aviation memorial chapel at Lakehurst, New Jersey, conceived by Rev. Gill Robb Wilson to honor military personnel, especially those who died in aviation service. A 1930 TIME magazine report describes the project and its memorial purpose.
An especially interesting philatelic connection is a 1930 cover for the All Eastern States Air Races at Mercer Airport, Trenton, New Jersey, featuring a Cathedral of the Air cachet
Code: A7268*Cover
Price: $10.00

