The Stamp Collectors Corner

Adding to the popular Classic American Aircraft postage stamp collection that was issued in 1997, the United States Postal Service issued a set of postage stamps in July of 2005, called the American Advances in Aviation.  There are ten different stamps in the set and twenty stamps on the pane.  Many of the stamps in this set played a crucial roll in the raging battles of WWII, especially the B-24 Liberator, otherwise known as the “Black Cat”.

The airplanes that are showcased in this particular stamp set were chosen because they illustrate American innovations and technology that benefited not only the needs of general aviation, but the military as well.  The stamps feature the 35 Bonanza, the F6F Hellcat, the B-29 Superfortress, the B-24 Liberator, the YB-49 Flying Wing, the PBY Catalina, the Ercoupe 415, the P-47 Thunderbolt, the P-80 Shooting Star, and the 247.  All of these airplanes were icons of the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s.

The American Advances In Aviation postage stamps would make an interesting addition to any stamp collection and Stamp Center has them in stock for you.  We now have new shipping rates available for our customers as well!  Free shipping to all US shipping addresses and only $4.50 flat rate for our international customers.