Monthly Archives: March 2013
Posted on 25th March 2013
43 Squadron ‘Gloria Finis’ 43 Squadron was formed in 1916 as part of the Royal Flying Corps. It saw distinguished service during two world wars, producing numerous ‘Aces”. The squadron covered the Dunkirk retreat and fought in the Battle of Britain with
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Posted on 25th March 2013
Malta Post continues its ‘Treasures of Malta’ series with the issue of three stamps illustrating some of the islands’ historic fountains. The stamps are all reproductions of original artworks by Maltese artist Cedric Galea Pirotta.
Posted on 19th March 2013
Jersey’s Europa 2013 stamps this year are based on Postal Vehicles containing 4 values.
Posted on 14th March 2013
The Maserati 250F is one of the finest single-seater cars from the post-war period with a front-mounted engine.
Posted on 14th March 2013
Also referred to as the Tyrrell six wheeler, the Tyrrell P34 competed in the Formula 1 world championships of 1976 and 1977.
Posted on 14th March 2013
The actual Automobile Age in Iceland began in 1913 when the first Ford T car came to Iceland. The stamps depict four old automobiles.
Posted on 14th March 2013
Posted on 12th March 2013
Posted on 12th March 2013
Count Henry of Luxembourg was elected King of the Romans in 1308. Reinstating a tradition which had been interrupted for the previous 100 years, he departed two years later for Italy to be crowned Emperor in Rome.
Posted on 12th March 2013