Aerogramme

An aerogramme, also known as a air letter sheet, is a lightweight airmail postal stationery item. It is typically a die-cut sheet of paper that allowed a writer to write a letter, fold the aerogramme according to instructions and seal it with gummed flaps. The recipient would then cut the flaps and unfold the sheet.

Its light weight allows a economy rate for air mail service. Thus, it has been used for free air mail service for British and Commonwealth armed forces serving in World War II, as well as US military personnel. Free airmail service using aerogrammes for military personnel has continued for those serving in United Nations peacekeeping missions, among other situations.

The first aerogramme, labeled as an air letter card, was issued by Iraq in 1937.

See

 * Formula aerogramme
 * Forces Mail
 * V-Mail