Red Arrows stamps launched by Royal Mail to mark 60th anniversary

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Link: Red Arrows stamps launched by Royal Mail to mark 60th anniversary - BBC News

 

 

Royal Mail has launched a set of stamps to mark the 60th anniversary of the Red Arrows.

 

Available from today, the main set of eight stamps includes images of the RAF jets performing spectacular aerobatic displays, including the trademark red, white and blue trails.

 

Four additional stamps show them above landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower and Niagara Falls.

 

The Red Arrows were established in 1964 and have completed almost 5,000 displays in 57 countries.

 

Sqn Ldr Jon Bond, who flies as "Red 1", said the stamps celebrated the "heritage" of the Red Arrows and featured "brilliant images".

 

The stamps would "hopefully inspire many more people", he added, "just like each of our colourful, dynamic displays".

 

The Red Arrows are based at RAF Waddington, in Lincolnshire, and fly Hawk jets. On Saturday, they flew over central London to mark the King's official birthday.

 

David Gold, Royal Mail's director of external affairs and policy, said the Red Arrows represented the UK globally and had "entertained us with spectacular displays of aeronautical excellence".

 

"We are proud to mark their 60th season with these striking new stamps," he added.

[HarryMonkey]

I might just have to get me a set of them

[PotNoodleTech]

Love it was at Swansea airshow to see the last flight of the Vulcan with the Red Arrows. Truly amazing.

[HarryMonkey]

Red Arrows flew over my back garden yesterday. Sadly no camera at hand to record the occasion.

[6Foot2]

Red Arrows flew over my back garden yesterday. Sadly no camera at hand to record the occasion.

 

Link 1: Red Arrows - Sun 23 June 2024 - Lossiemouth to Waddington Transit & Sywell Airshow Display.

 

 

Link 2: Red Arrows Display Schedule 2024 Flight Path, Route Maps, Canada Tour, Tracker, Dates, Times, Displays, Flypasts - Military Airshows - Where are the Red Arrows today?