The Flying Scotsman Centenary
United Kingdom · 2023 · 1st Class
This stamp celebrates the 100th anniversary of the LNER Class A3 4472 Flying Scotsman, one of the world's most famous steam locomotives. The design features a dynamic image of the iconic green engine in motion. It was issued as part of a miniature sheet commemorating the centenary.
The Flying Scotsman was the first steam locomotive to be officially authenticated at reaching 100 miles per hour (160.9 km/h) in 1934 and has become a symbol of British engineering and the golden age of steam travel.
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