Turkey Hezârfen Ahmed Çelebi and ICAO Congress Commemorative
Turkey · 1957 · 100 Kuruş
This commemorative Turkish stamp features a depiction of Hezârfen Ahmed Çelebi, a legendary Ottoman aviator, against a backdrop symbolizing flight and progress. It was issued to honor an International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Congress, highlighting Turkey's role in global aviation. The design captures the spirit of early human flight and international cooperation in air travel.
Issued in 1957, this stamp commemorates the 10th anniversary of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), an agency of the United Nations. It also pays tribute to Hezârfen Ahmed Çelebi, a 17th-century Ottoman scientist and aviator who, according to legend, achieved sustained unpowered flight.
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