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Cedar Rapids Gazette in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1978

Page

10

Isle of Man issues RAF stamps in centennial tribute

The Isle of Man issues four philatelic stamps marking the RAF birthday and its ties to flying history. The 6p shows the Bristol Scout, the 7pence depicts the Short 184, the 11pence honors a WWII night fighter from Jurby, and the 13pence features a present day RAF plane over Ramsey. Jurby Aerodrome, pivotal in WWII, remains active under Headquarters Strike Command.

Royal Air Force Royal Flying Corps Royal Naval Air Service RAF Isle of Man Jurby Aerodrome Jurby Ben My Chree Liverpool Ramsey

Stamp issues and space age cachet mark Curio of 11 and 13 cent stamps

The U S Postal Service issued two new postage due stamps of 11 and 13 cents with designs matching existing issues. A space age commemorative cover from the International Stamp Collectors Society features a rocket launch and uses a Cape Canaveral postmark. St. Lucia released four stamps honoring Peter Paul Rubens with reproductions of his works.

U.S Jupiter C Cape Canaveral Fla International Stamp Collectors Society Equitable Building Hollywood & Vine Hollywood Calif St. Lucia Peter Paul Rubens Susanna Lunden Ludovicus Nonnius Minerva Pax Mars

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