New stamp collection flying onto sale

'Aviation Anniversaries' highlights six landmark British aviation milestones

A new stamp collection has been produced to highlight six landmark British aviation milestones being celebrated this year.

Isle of Man Post Office's new issue, entitled 'Aviation Anniversaries', features planes like the English Electric Canberra and the Red Arrows.

Researched and created alongside Brian Riddle, former Chief Librarian of the Royal Aeronautical Society, this collection is comprised of six retro-style posters and advertisements.

It consists of:

• 100th Anniversary of Imperial Airways
• 100th Anniversary of the Fleet Air Arm
• 75th Anniversary of the English Electric Canberra
• 75th Anniversary of the De Havilland Comet
• 75th Anniversary of the Avro Shackleton
• 60 Seasons of the Red Arrows

Isle of Man Post Office Stamps and Coins General Manager Maxine Cannon, said: "Aviation has played a transformative role in shaping our world, and we are delighted to commemorate these significant anniversaries with a captivating stamp issue. We hope this collection will inspire aviation enthusiasts and history fans alike, while also serving as a lasting tribute to the remarkable achievements of the British aircraft industry."

Brian Riddle, Former Chief Librarian, Royal Aeronautical Society, added: "Anniversaries offer the opportunity not only to celebrate but also to reflect on the changes / developments / progress that have occurred during that time. During 2024 there are a number of major British aviation anniversaries and the challenge has been to select those which are the most historically significant today. The anniversaries featured in this set of 6 stamps celebrate and capture the progress of British aviation over the decades."

The set will be issued on Wednesday, 28 May.