Supersonic Airliner (I)

INTRODUCTION

On 20 July 1992, the Post Office of Moldova (Poșta Moldovei) issued a series of postage stamps with the title Supersonic Airliner (I). The issue comprises four stamps, with associated cancellation (postmark) and first day cover (FDC). The designer was Pal Varaga. The printing was performed by Hungarian State Printers, Budapest.

ABOUT THE THEME

A supersonic aircraft is an aircraft able to fly faster than the speed of sound (Mach number 1). Supersonic aircraft were developed in the second half of the twentieth century and have been used almost entirely for research and military purposes. Only two, Concorde and the Tupolev Tu-144, were ever designed for civil use as airliners. Fighter jets are the most common example of supersonic aircraft, although they don't always travel at supersonic speed. Read more..

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ISSUE DETAILS

Original Date of Issue: July 20, 1992 Michel Catalogue Numbers: 10-13 Artist/Designer: Pal Varaga Printer: Hungarian State Printers, Budapest You can see the full details of this series here.

POSTAGE STAMPS
№ 10 | Supersonic Airliner	Supersonic Airliner Michel Catalogue No: 10 Perforation Type/Size: Comb 12 Size: 30.00 x 22.00 mm Face Value: 1.75 Rubles Quantity Printed: 1,000,000
№ 11 | Supersonic Airliner	Supersonic Airliner Michel Catalogue No: 11 Perforation Type/Size: Comb 12 Size: 30.00 x 22.00 mm Face Value: 2.5 Rubles Quantity Printed: 1,000,000
№ 12 | Supersonic Airliner	Supersonic Airliner Michel Catalogue No: 12 Perforation Type/Size: Comb 12 Size: 30.00 x 22.00 mm Face Value: 7.75 Rubles Quantity Printed: 150,000
№ 13 | Supersonic Airliner	Supersonic Airliner Michel Catalogue No: 13 Perforation Type/Size: Comb 12 Size: 30.00 x 22.00 mm Face Value: 8.5 Rubles Quantity Printed: 1,000,000

FIRST DAY COVERS (FDC) AND CANCELLATIONS (POSTMARKS)

№ 10-13 FDC | Supersonic Airliner

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	1993 Supersonic Airliner (II)