Issue: Architects of the Air

Type: First Day Cover

Number of Stamps: 5

Denominations: 20p, 26p, 37p, 43p and 63p

Issue Date: 10 June 1997

Design: Turner Duckworth

Issued By: Royal Mail, UK

Architects of the Air

About Architects of the Air

This FDC pay tribute to the British aircraft designers who has pivotal role in the history of World aviation.

1. Roy Chadwick: Roy Chadwick was a talented aircraft designer, best known for his work with the Avro company. He designed a wide range of aircraft, including the Avro Lancaster, one of the most successful bombers used by the Royal Air Force during World War II. The Lancaster played a crucial role in various bombing missions, including the famous “Dambusters” raid.
2. RE Bishop: Reginald Ernest Bishop, commonly known as R.E. Bishop, was a prominent British aircraft designer associated with the Bristol Aeroplane Company. He contributed to several successful aircraft designs, including the Bristol Bulldog, a biplane fighter used by the RAF during the interwar period.
3. George Carter: George Carter was an influential British aircraft designer known for his work with the English Electric Company. He was responsible for designing the English Electric Lightning, a high-performance supersonic fighter aircraft that served as an interceptor in the RAF during the Cold War era.
4. RJ Mitchell: Reginald Joseph Mitchell was an exceptional aeronautical engineer and aircraft designer. He is most famous for creating the Supermarine Spitfire, one of the most iconic and effective British fighters of World War II. The Spitfire played a critical role in the Battle of Britain and throughout the war.
5. Sir Sydney Camm: Sir Sydney Camm was a prolific British aeronautical engineer and designer, best known for his work with the Hawker Aircraft company. He designed various successful aircraft, including the Hawker Hurricane and the post-war Hawker Hunter.

Architects of the Air

Each of these designers made significant contributions to the development of aviation, and their aircraft designs played pivotal roles in British aviation history.