4c Naval Aviation single
Object Details
- 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
- Data Source
- National Postal Museum
- Date
- August 20, 1961
- Object number
- 1980.2493.5390
- Printer
- Bureau of Engraving and Printing
- Type
- Postage Stamps
- Medium
- paper; ink (blue); adhesive / engraving
- Place
- United States of America
- See more items in
- National Postal Museum Collection
- Title
- Scott Catalogue USA 1185
- Topic
- Military & Policing Forces
- Planes & Pilots
- U.S. Stamps
- Record ID
- npm_1980.2493.5390
