Air Transportation in Malaysia Stamp

Air Transportation in Malaysia

From hot air balloons to eagle-powered contraptions, for centuries, man's dream has been to touch the sky. Thanks to pioneering individuals in the early 20th century, flying became a reality. Stamps featuring air transportation in Malaysia issued as a tribute to our country's involvement in aviation, showcasing five aircrafts from different sectors, each bearing its own significance in history.

GAF N22 Nomad

The GAF N22 Nomad is a twin-engine, multipurpose utility transport. A star in its own right, the aircraft was not only featured in a television series, but its design also served as a foundation for future coastal patrol aircraft.

de Havilland Canada DHC 7-110

Also fondly known as the Dash 7, the short take-off and landing DHC 7-110 is a versatile aircraft capable of flying and landing in city areas. Thanks to the noise restrictions in the 70s, DHC 7-110 was built with slower rotating blades to substantially reduce its sound.

Shorts SC.7 Skyvan

A utility box-car aircraft, it is used mainly for short-haul freight, cargo transport and sometimes even for sky-diving. The aircraft's amazing landing capabilities makes it popular and highly sought after by a variety of civilian operators.

Airspeed Consul

In 1947, Malaysia's inaugural commercial flight seated only 5 passengers in the twin engine Airspeed Consul, flying from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore. The Airspeed Consul has since made way for more technologically advanced aircraft.

Douglas DC-3

The new technology of its time brought a vastly improved aircraft - the Douglas DC-3. The aircraft's significantly reduced flight time popularized air travel, and in 1947, our country's pioneering commercial airline carrier added the 21-seater to its steadily-growing fleet.

Technical Details

Date of Issue : 24-May-2007

Denomination : 30 Sen; 50 Sen ( 2 Designs )

Stamp Size : 40mm x 30mm

Miniature Sheet Denomination : RM1.00 x 2

Miniature Sheet Size : 100mm x 70mm

Stamp Size in Miniature Sheet : 40mm x 30mm

Perforation : 14

Sheet Content : 20 Stamps

Paper : SPM Watermarked, Phosphor Coated

Printing Process : Lithography

Printer : Percetakan Keselamatan Nasional Sdn Bhd

Stamp Designer : Bates Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.

First Day Cover Value : 30 Sen

Presentation Pack Value : RM 4.00

Miniature Sheet Value : RM 1.00 x 2

Aerogramme Value : 50 Sen

Folder Value : RM 5.00

POS Malaysia 22 May 2007, Tuesday Press Release

STAMPS TO FEATURE THE AIRCRAFTS THAT SHAPED MALAYSIA’S AVIATION INDUSTRY

Pos Malaysia will issue a set of special stamps and First Day Cover on “Air Transportation in Malaysia” on 24 May 2007. The special stamps and First Day Cover feature the different models of aircrafts that shaped the aviation industry of Malaysia.

From hot air balloons to eagle-powered contraptions, for centuries, man’s dream has been to touch the sky. Thanks to pioneering individuals in the early 20th century, flying became a reality. The stamps featuring the air transportation in Malaysia are issued as a tribute to our country’s involvement in the aviation industry, showcasing five aircrafts from different sectors, each bearing its own significance in history.

“The development of air transportation in Malaysia has greatly enhanced the people’s convenience in travelling locally and abroad. Through the stamps, we would like to share the knowledge with our customers on the earlier aircrafts that were used for air travel during the earlier period in the development of our aviation industry,” said YBhg Dato’ Idrose Mohamed, Group Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer of Pos Malaysia.

The stamps, 40mm X 30mm in size, are printed in sheets of 20 on SPM watermarked, phosphor coated paper and are available in two denominations :

• 30sen : Shorts SC.7 Skyvan
  A utility box-car aircraft, it is used mainly for short-haul freight, cargo transport and sometimes even for skydiving. The aircraft’s amazing landing capabilities makes it popular and highly sought after by a variety of civilian operators.
• 50sen : GAF N22 Nomad
  The GAF N22 Nomad is a twin-engine, multipurpose utility transport. A star in its own right, the aircraft was not only featured in a television series, but its design also served as a foundation for future coastal patrol aircraft.
• 50sen : de Havilland Canada DHC 7-110
  Also fondly known as the Dash 7, the short take-off and landing DHC 7-110 is a versatile craft capable of flying and landing in city areas. Thanks to the noise restrictions in the 70s, Dash 7 was built with slower rotating blades to substantially reduce its sound.

Also available is Miniature Sheet, 10mm x 70mm in size, at RM1 X 2 which features : l

• Airspeed Consul
  In 1947, Malaysia’s inaugural commercial flight seated only 5 passengers in the twin engine Airspeed Consul, flying from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore. The Airspeed Consul has since made way for more technologically advanced aircrafts.
  
• Douglas DC-3
  The new technology of its time brought a vastly improved aircraft – the Douglas DC-3. The aircraft’s significantly reduced flight time popularised air travel, and in 1947, our country’s pioneering commercial airline carrier added the 21-seater to its steadily growing fleet.

First Day Cover, Presentation Pack and Aerogramme, each at RM0.30, RM4.00 and RM0.50 respectively, can be purchased at all post offices nationwide. Folders at RM5 each is only available at selected post offices.