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In the 1930s, a German, Gerhard Zucker, experimented with powder rockets similar to fireworks as a mode of delivering post. After moving to the United Kingdom, Zucker attempted to convince the General Post Office that Rocket Mail was viable. The post was attached to an internal parachute which would deploy upon arrival at its destination. On 31 July 1934 a rocket packed with 1,200 envelopes was launched over a 1600-metre flight path between the Hebridean islands of Harris and Scarp in Scotland. Unfortunately for Zucker, the rocket exploded and destroyed most of its cargo.
On a lighter note I have the latest sculpts from Mr Hicks ready to zoom off to the mould maker next week, which include Royal Mail Rocket team and Militia HMG crews for the VBCW
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