Inauguration of Trident 1E Service - 5 fils

Inauguration of Trident 1E Service - 5 fils

Year
1965
Face Value
5
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
1000000
Themes
Transportation, National Events

Catalogs References

Michel
IQ 432
Yvert & Tellier
IQ PA12
Stanley Gibbons
IQ 704

Technical Details

Colors
Multicolor
Size
48 x 29 mm
Perforation
11¾
Printing
Photogravure
Printers
Courvoisier (Helio Courvoisier) S. A.
This stamp commemorates the inauguration of the Hawker Siddeley Trident 1E aircraft in the fleet of Iraqi Airways in 1965. The introduction of this modern jet airliner marked an important step in the modernization of Iraq's civil aviation sector, allowing faster and more efficient air travel on regional and international routes. During the 1960s, many airlines around the world expanded their fleets with jet-powered aircraft, ushering in a new era of commercial aviation.

By issuing this stamp, Iraq celebrated a significant achievement in transportation and technological progress. The issue highlights the growing importance of air travel in connecting Iraq with other countries, facilitating commerce and tourism, and supporting the country's broader goals of modernization and economic development.