Printer:

Bureau of Engraving and Printing  Search this

Medium:

paper; ink (blue); adhesive / engraving

Type:

Postage Stamps

Place:

United States of America

Date:

August 20, 1961

Description:

This Naval Aviation Issue stamp commemorates the 50th anniversary of the first flight performed as part of the United States Navy. The stamp features an image of the Navy’s first airplane, a Curtiss A-1. The A-1 was a hydro-aeroplane or seaplane, which means it can operate and lift off from land or water. The stamp also features an image of air wings insignia.

United States; Navy; airplane; transportation; land; water; Curtiss; insignia

Topic:

Military & Policing Forces  Search this

Planes & Pilots  Search this

U.S. Stamps  Search this

Object number:

1980.2493.5390

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National Postal Museum Collection

Data Source:

National Postal Museum

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm84c6e5ffb-52b3-4723-832f-26f1ef5555d3

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:npm_1980.2493.5390