Released today 1st Class - Drum Major RAF Central Band 2007 Pomp and ceremony, and the dress that goes with them, still have great value in projecting the public image of the RAF. 1st Class - Helicopter Rescue Winchman 1984 High visibility and protection against exposure to ice cold water are incorporated in the Immersion Suit used by Rescue Helicopter Winchmen. 1st Class - Hawker Hunter Pilot 1951 The coming of the Jet Age meant that flying clothing laid greater emphasis on physical and physiological protection than providing warmth. 81p - Rest of World airmail up to 20gm - Lancaster Air Gunner 1944 The electrically-heated Taylor Buoyancy Suit was special provided for Air Gunners isolated in their gun turrets in the rear of the fuselage of bomber aircraft. 81p - Rest of World airmail up to 20gm - Plotter WAAF 1940 Smart, comfortable and serviceable, Airwomen's No.1 Dress remained unchanged in design until 1955. 81p - Rest of World airmail up to 20gm - Pilot 1918 Developed from motoring garments, WWI flying clothing had to provide warmth and protection from the intense cold at altitude. BBC NEWS | UK | RAF uniforms celebrated in stamps
We have the first day covers to be delivered after franking, and got the presentation cover as well. Very nice
You can order the first day covers but you have to be quick as today is the only day they are available: http://www.royalmail.com/portal/rm/...rs&pageId=shp_prddetails&product=prod68160019 But the stamps and booklet are available: http://www.royalmail.com/portal/rm/...rs&pageId=shp_prddetails&product=prod68160008 http://www.royalmail.com/portal/rm/...rs&pageId=shp_prddetails&product=prod68160022
you can pre-order online and have them delivered to you, but i do not know if they arrive with your name and address printed on the envelops or if they are franked and then out in an envelope to be delivered.
