Fincbob2451, on the first cover, the obliterator cancel "162" signifies that it was cancelled in Cardiff. There are books that identify which numbers were assigned to what towns/cities in England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland.
This link should provide you with further information on the second cover you have scanned (US Air Mail: Experimental Helicopter Service Los Angeles Area):
mchpp, Thanks for that information. I have often wondered if people collect postal markings like that. Do you know what the numbers on the postage itself mean? From left to right they look like 22-2-60 at the bottom of the postage. Thanks david
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