Wednesday 23 March 2011

Stamp tribute

AUSTRALIA Post has launched its commemorative Air Force Aviation stamp collection.

The collection marks the retirement of the much-loved F-111 ``Pig’’ after 37 years’ service.

The supersonic long-range strike aircraft came into Australian service in 1973 was farewelled at the Royal Australian Air Force Base, Amberley in December.

The four Air Force Aviation stamps feature the F-111 (60c), the F/A-18F Super Hornet (60c), the AEW&C Wedgetail ($1.20) and the C-17 Globemaster III ($3).

Quest Newspapers has 60 Australia Post Air Force Aviation stamp packs to give away. Each pack is valued at $15.

Entries close on April 1 at 9am. Winners of the packs will be drawn at 10am and notified by mail. Results will be published on April 6.


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