SCG8331 - France 1978 – First Airmail Route 1913 (Villacoublay–Pauillac)This French airmail stamp issued in 1978 commemorates the first official airmail flight on 15 October 1913 from Villacoublay to Pauillac, piloted by Maurice Guillaux. The design by Jacques Combet depicts an early monoplane flying over a map of France, marking key stops like Paris, Vendme, and Poitiers. The issue celebrates a milestone in French aviation and postal history, highlighting the pioneering era when air routes began linking major cities.