Aviation First Day Covers

View some aviation related first day covers here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/22512826@N08/sets/72157605228228012/

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AERO-PHILATELY

Hi!

I am an aero-philatelist. I find that there are very few website devoted to this branch of philately so I thought blog which will help popularize this branch of philately.

Aero-philately is a branch of philately specializing in the collection of philatelic items relating to airmails. Aero-philatelists study the development of airmails and tell the story of the development of aviation through stamps, covers postmarks etc.

A selection of stamps with aviation theme.

The scope of aerophilately includes:

• airmail postage stamps, both official and unofficial


• stamps depicting various aspect of "aviation" eg. aircraft, airlines, airports etc.


• other types of labels (such as airmail etiquettes)


• all kinds of mail transmitted by air


• postal markings related to air transport


• first flights and other "special" flights covers


• rates and routes


• mail recovered from aircraft accidents and other incidents (crash covers)

An aerogramme flown on a special balloon flight in France.

Besides the study of airmail transport by fixed-wing aircraft, the fields of balloon mail, helicopter mail, dirigible mail, zeppelin mail, missile mail, and rocket mail are active subspecialties. Astrophilately, the study of mail in space, is a related area.
I'll explain the various nuances in future posts, with pictures etc.

Please contact me if you are a fellow enthusiast or want to know more about aero-philately.