The main set of eight stamps features stunning photography of the British Airways aircraft throughout its history, including its first and last commercial flights. One of the stamps uses photography of four Concordes flying in formation to celebrate 10 years of service.
A further four stamps, presented in a miniature sheet, include three previously issued stamp images and one never-before-seen design.
British pre-production Concorde rolled out, 1971
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British pre-production Concorde in flight, 1974
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Concorde’s first British Airways livery, 1974
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Concorde’s first UK commercial flight, 1976
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Concorde flying overhead, 1985
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Concorde celebrates ten years of service, 1985
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Concorde’s last British Airways livery, 1997
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Concorde’s final commercial flight, 2003
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The unmistakable profile of Concorde, captured by David Gentleman in his design for the original 9d stamp.
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David Gentleman highlighted the sleek lines of the nose and tail of Concorde on the 1969 1s 6d stamp.
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Concorde in flight over the British Isles and France by Michael and Sylvia Goaman on the 1969 4d stamp.
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David Gentleman’s third shortlisted submission, which originally featured the unadopted English spelling of ‘Concord’.
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