Royal Mail unveils jet set of stamps celebrating milestone Red Arrows birthday

19 June 2024 , 23:01

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One of a new set of eight stamps to mark the 60th display season of the Red Arrows (Image: PA)

Snail mail is set to get a whole lot swifter with these stamps celebrating 60 years of the Red Arrows.

Each of the main set of eight shows off the precision, skill and sheer daring of Britain’s finest aerobatic display team from the 1960s to the present day.

And an additional sheet of four showcases their performances on the world stage, including stunts pulled off at iconic landmarks such as Niagara Falls in the US and the Eiffel Tower in Paris. The Red Arrows were formed in 1964 and have since racked up 4,800 displays in 57 countries across the globe and are a fixture of British summer events.

A stamp depicting one of the Arrows' pilots in 1967 (PA)

Royal Mail director of public affairs David Gold said: “During important national celebrations such as His Majesty’s Coronation, and representing the UK globally, the Red Arrows have entertained us with spectacular displays of aeronautical excellence.

“We are proud to mark their 60th season with these striking new stamps.” They are available from today, with a 60 Seasons Presentation Pack including all 12 of the designs priced at £22.

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