Royal Mail launches Red Arrows anniversary stamps
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 âRed 1â, said the stamps celebrated the âheritageâ of the Red Arrows and featured âbrilliant imagesâ.
The stamps would âhopefully inspire many more peopleâ, he added, âjust like each of our colourful, dynamic displaysâ.
The Red Arrows are based at RAF Waddington, in Lincolnshire, and fly Hawk jets. On Saturday, they flew over central London to mark the Kingâs official birthday.
David Gold, Royal Mailâs director of external affairs and policy, said the Red Arrows represented the UK globally and had âentertained us with spectacular displays of aeronautical excellenceâ.
âWe are proud to mark their 60th season with these striking new stamps,â he added.
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