Great Britain's Air Display Stamps Part II of II

In continuation to the post from Wednesday.

Parachutist, Robert Wyndham, is also honored with a stamp. His popularity from wing walking was fueled by the fact that he completed these dangerous stunts despite only having one arm.

The last stamp in the series features one of the many air races from the early 1900’s. Manufactures would showcase their designs at airshows and races would ensue. This stamp features William Barnard Rhodes-Moorhouse winning the race. He then went on to be the first pilot to win the Victoria Cross which is the highest military decoration that can be awarded for valor “in the face of the enemy”.

The 100 Years of Aviation Smilers Sheet has an amazing background that feature labeled aviation photographs that were taken from air displays over the past 100 years. There are 20 first class stamps of the Red Arrows in flight in the sheet.

The Royal Mail also produced an exclusive first day cover for the Smilers Sheet that was sold in sets of 4.These stamps would make a great addition to any stamp collection. Click here to purchase a wide variety of stamps that were issued from Great Britain.