Friday 22 May 2015

US Gold Foil Stamp Covers - Celebrate the Century - Kitty Hawk

To commemorate the century, a gold foil stamp cover was issued by USA in 1998 the Kitty Hawk aircraft. The FDC holds a 32 cent stamp, special cancellation and a gold foil stamp replica of 32 cents.

US Gold Foil Stamp Covers - 50th anniversary of US Air Force

To commemorate 50th anniversary of US Air Force, a gold foil stamp cover was issued by USA in 1997 featuring aircrafts. The FDC holds a 32 cent stamp, special cancellation and a gold foil stamp replica of 32 cents.

US Gold Foil Stamp Covers - Bessie Coleman

Under the Black Heritage Series, a gold foil stamp cover was issued by USA in 1995 featuring Bessie Coleman. The FDC holds a 32 cent stamp, special cancellation and a gold foil stamp replica of 32 cents.
Elizabeth 'Bessie' Coleman was the first female pilot of African-American descent as well as the first African-American woman to hold an international pilot license in the United States of America.

Thursday 14 May 2015

Centenary of birth of O K Antonov, Ukraine Coin

Commemorating the centenary of birth of Oleh K Antonov who was an aircraft designer of the 'Ruslan' and 'Antei' repute. Issued by Ukraine,  2 Hryvnia, German Silver (Albata), Dia - 31.1 mm, weight - 12.8 gms, released in 2006 with a mintage of 45,000.








Aero India Post cards showing the might of Indian Air Force

These are a pack of 12 postcards issued by Karnataka Circle of India Post showing the might of Indian Air Force including MiG, ALH, Sukhoi and other aircraft and helicopters. They were released on the occasion of Aero India 2015 show in Bengaluru.












Aero India 2015 Postcards showing commemorative stamps

These are the postcards released by Karnataka Circle of India Post, commemorating the show Aero India 2015 in Bengaluru. These 10 postcards show the commemorative stamps issued by India Post. Though this is a partial list of stamps on aircrafts released by India post, still its a good attempt.










90th anniversary of the Royal Air Force

90th Anniversary of the Royal Air Force, 2 Pounds, 2008, South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands, Pobjoy Mint, depicting RAF Hercules flying over South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands.


Aircraft of WW II - Hawker Hurricane

Aircraft of World War II, Hawker Hurricane, 1 Crown, Cu-Ni, Pobjoy Mint, Great Britain, 1995, 38.5 mm dia, reeded edges, issued under Isle of Man.


Aircraft of WW II - Messerschmitt ME 262

Aircraft of World War II, Messerschmitt ME 262, 1 Crown, Cu-Ni, Pobjoy Mint, Great Britain, 1995, 38.5 mm dia, reeded edges, issued under Isle of Man.

Aircraft of WW II - Mitsubishi Zero


Aircraft of World War II, Mitsubishi Zero, 1 Crown, Cu-Ni, Pobjoy Mint, Great Britain, 1995, 38.5 mm dia, reeded edges, issued under Isle of Man.Aircraft of World War II, Mitsubishi Zero, 1 Crown, Cu-Ni, Pobjoy Mint, Great Britain, 1995, 38.5 mm dia, reeded edges, issued under Isle of Man.