Basra airport - 3 fils

This definitive airmail stamp from the Kingdom of Iraq features a striking, deep green design depicting a twin-engine transport aircraft (bearing the registration YI-ABP) soaring above the historic Basra International Airport. Issued in 1949 as a core denomination within this landmark definitive series, the stamp has a face value of 3 Fils . During this era, Basra Airport was a vital global aviation hub, famously serving as a strategic stopover for major international airlines traveling between Europe, Asia, and Australia. The prominent art deco airport building, which also housed the renowned Shatt-al-Arab Hotel, is beautifully detailed beneath the aircraft, celebrating Iraq's premier position in mid-century civil aviation, modern architectural infrastructure, and global connectivity.