US 25-cent Airmail, Lockheed P-38 Lightning
United States · 1941 · 25 cents
A blue stamp depicting a Lockheed P-38 Lightning airplane flying over a globe, with 'UNITED STATES POSTAGE' and 'AIR MAIL' text, and a '25 CENTS' denomination.
Issued during World War II, this stamp reflects the growing importance of airmail services and American aviation technology, featuring the Lockheed P-38 Lightning, a prominent fighter aircraft of the era.
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Image: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Post_Office_Department" class="extiw" title="w:United States Post Office Department">United States Post Office Department</a> · License: Public domain
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