Gloster E.28/39
Available varieties of this First Day Cover - subject to stock
StockCode: 44977
RAF Cranwell, Gloster, Special Handstamp
Limited Edition: A limited edition of just 100 copies Worldwide.
75th Anniversary of the First Jet Engine
| Stock Code: | 44977 |
| Issue Date: | 15 May 2016 |
| Producer/Series: | Bradbury ( BFDC No 378 ) |
| Postmark: | RAF Cranwell, Gloster, Special Handstamp |
| Notes: | The Gloster E.28/39, (also referred to as the "Gloster Whittle", "Gloster Pioneer", or "Gloster G.40") was the first British jet-engined aircraft to fly. It was designed to test the Whittle jet engine in flight, leading to the development of the Gloster Meteor. The first flight took place over RAF Cranwell on 15th May 1941 and shown on this first day cover. These covers are hand made from the finest quality linen textured paper. |
| Availability: | In Stock |
