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Jamaica: Air Mail
Pioneer Flights
Cuba
Inaugural Flight of Pan American Clipper to Jamaica, flown by Charles Lindbergh.
Although the plane arrived in Cuba on the 20th November technical difficulties delayed take-off until 21 Dec.
Arrival was 4 days later than originally planned, requiring late rescheduling of the Myrtle Bank Hotel dinner!
From Cienfuegas, Cuba (21 Nov 1931) to Kingston (21 Nov 1931)
The Clipper took off from Miami via Cuba to Jamaica, 222 letters arrived in Jamaica (mostly from the USA).
The flight continued the next day to Cristobal and Barranquila.
