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.
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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.
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