Flugzeug A380

This set of 4 stamps highlights the role that aircraft have played in carrying mail and passengers in Australia since 1921. The issue coincides with the launch by Qantas of services using its new Airbus A380 passenger jet.

Bristol Tourer
Short S.30 Empire Flying Boat
Lockheed Super Constellation

Airbus A380

Technical Details

• Issue date: 5 August 2008
• FDI withdrawal date: 2 September 2008
• Denominations: Three x 50c, one x $2.00
• Illustration: Jamis Tufrey
• Printer (all): Energi Print
• Paper (gummed): Tullis Russell
• Paper (self-adhesive): B100
• Printing process: Lithography
• Stamp size: 37.5mm x 26mm
• Perforations: 13.86 x 14.6
• Sheet layout: 50/two panes of 25
• National postmark: Sydney Airport NSW 2020