Post by corsair67 on Feb 23, 2011 0:23:10 GMT 12
Does this mean that if you put these stamps on the envelope, then the mail will get to its destination faster? ;D
From the Australia Post website:
Australia Post takes to the skies with an Air Force Aviation stamp issue
Tuesday, 22 February 2011.
The sky's the limit for military aviation enthusiasts and stamp collectors, with Australia Post's Air Force Aviation commemorative stamp issue.
The release of the four stamps marks the retirement of the F-111 "Pig" after 37 years' service. The supersonic long-range strike aircraft, which first came into Australian service in 1973, was farewelled at the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Amberley in early December 2010, in a service attended by more than 2,000 people.
The four Air Force Aviation stamps feature the F-111 (60 cents), the F/A-18F Super Hornet (60 cents), the AEW&C Wedgetail ($1.20) and the C-17 Globemaster III ($3.00).
Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal Mark Binksin AO, of the RAAF, says, "This is a very timely partnership for Air Force, as we celebrate our 90th Birthday this year with the theme tradition, innovation, evolution. It is a fitting tribute to the crews and support personnel of the recently retired F-111, as they retrain for our future capability in our new platforms."
Australia Post Philatelic Manager, Mr Michael Zsolt says, "The F-111 'Pig' was, for the general public, the most identifiable RAAF aircraft for many years and so an obvious choice for this stamp issue. As well as indicating the changing of the guard from F-111s to Super Hornets, this stamp issue represents a range of aircraft functions in the RAAF. For example, while the F-111 and Super Hornet represent significant air-strike power, the AEW&C Wedgetail conducts crucial surveillance work and the massive C-17 Globemaster III is a strategic transportation and airlift aircraft."
New Zealand-based Australian illustrator Jamie Tufrey was commissioned to illustrate the stamp issue and has skilfully drawn attention to the speed, purpose and technical specifics of the aircraft. Aviation illustration is a passion of Jamie's, who was also responsible for illustrating the 2008 Aviation stamp issue.
The Air Force Aviation product range comprises a miniature sheet, first day cover, stamp pack, maxicard set, stamp-and-medallion cover (limited edition of 10,000) and a self-adhesive booklet of 10 x 60c stamps. This stamp issue is available at participating Australia Post retail outlets, via mail order on 1800 331 794 and online at auspost.com.au/stamps from 22 February 2011 while stocks last.
The stamp issue will also be available at the International Air Show, Avalon, from Tuesday 1 to Sunday 6 March 2011.
From the Australia Post website:
Australia Post takes to the skies with an Air Force Aviation stamp issue
Tuesday, 22 February 2011.
The sky's the limit for military aviation enthusiasts and stamp collectors, with Australia Post's Air Force Aviation commemorative stamp issue.
The release of the four stamps marks the retirement of the F-111 "Pig" after 37 years' service. The supersonic long-range strike aircraft, which first came into Australian service in 1973, was farewelled at the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Amberley in early December 2010, in a service attended by more than 2,000 people.
The four Air Force Aviation stamps feature the F-111 (60 cents), the F/A-18F Super Hornet (60 cents), the AEW&C Wedgetail ($1.20) and the C-17 Globemaster III ($3.00).
Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal Mark Binksin AO, of the RAAF, says, "This is a very timely partnership for Air Force, as we celebrate our 90th Birthday this year with the theme tradition, innovation, evolution. It is a fitting tribute to the crews and support personnel of the recently retired F-111, as they retrain for our future capability in our new platforms."
Australia Post Philatelic Manager, Mr Michael Zsolt says, "The F-111 'Pig' was, for the general public, the most identifiable RAAF aircraft for many years and so an obvious choice for this stamp issue. As well as indicating the changing of the guard from F-111s to Super Hornets, this stamp issue represents a range of aircraft functions in the RAAF. For example, while the F-111 and Super Hornet represent significant air-strike power, the AEW&C Wedgetail conducts crucial surveillance work and the massive C-17 Globemaster III is a strategic transportation and airlift aircraft."
New Zealand-based Australian illustrator Jamie Tufrey was commissioned to illustrate the stamp issue and has skilfully drawn attention to the speed, purpose and technical specifics of the aircraft. Aviation illustration is a passion of Jamie's, who was also responsible for illustrating the 2008 Aviation stamp issue.
The Air Force Aviation product range comprises a miniature sheet, first day cover, stamp pack, maxicard set, stamp-and-medallion cover (limited edition of 10,000) and a self-adhesive booklet of 10 x 60c stamps. This stamp issue is available at participating Australia Post retail outlets, via mail order on 1800 331 794 and online at auspost.com.au/stamps from 22 February 2011 while stocks last.
The stamp issue will also be available at the International Air Show, Avalon, from Tuesday 1 to Sunday 6 March 2011.
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