USPS to Unveil Aviation Stamps at Oshkosh
The United States Postal Service (USPS) will unveil a new set of aviation stamps on July 29that Oshkosh. The stamps will feature ten classic American aircraft from the 30’s, 40’s, and 50’s. The stamps will be available at post offices nationwide starting on July 30th. (click on the image of the stamps for a larger view.)
“The Postal Service is proud to build on the popular Classic American Aircraft collection we first issued in 1997, the 10 historic aircraft chosen for the American Advances in Aviation stamp sheet show the innovation and remarkable technological contributions of our nation’s aviation pioneers.” Linda Kingsley, Vice President, Strategic Planning, U.S. Postal Service
The following aircraft were drawn by award-winning historical aviation and landscape artist William S. Phillips:
- Boeing 247 and B-29 Superfortress
- Consolidated PBY Catalina and B-24 Liberator
- Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star
- Grumman F6F Hellcat
- Republic P-47 Thunderbolt
- Northrop YB-49 Flying Wing
- Engineering and Research Corporation Ercoupe 415
- Beechcraft 35 Bonanza
