Concorde Supersonic Transport Aircraft

France · 1970 · 3.00 F

This stamp features a dynamic depiction of the Concorde, the groundbreaking Franco-British supersonic passenger jet. The design emphasizes the aircraft's speed and sleek, delta-wing form as it soars through the sky. It was issued to celebrate the technological achievement of the Concorde's first flight in 1969.

Issued in 1970, this stamp commemorates the dawn of supersonic passenger travel, a symbol of national pride and technological prowess for both France and the United Kingdom during the Cold War era.