Italy: 1911 flying circuit poster stamps
Sept 19, 2017 1:21:04 GMT
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Post by Anping on Sept 19, 2017 1:21:04 GMT
These 1911 poster stamps commemorate the flying circuit events at the Florentine airfield of Campo di Marte. This was a 700 metre long track which was adapted for the experimental flying machines of the day.
Italian biplanes such as the Faccioli and Cobianchi and French Voisin biplane excited the Italian crowds with their daring turns. The design is really exceptional, enhanced by what seem to me to be rather progressive colours. The first one, which appears grey, is actually silver.
Italian biplanes such as the Faccioli and Cobianchi and French Voisin biplane excited the Italian crowds with their daring turns. The design is really exceptional, enhanced by what seem to me to be rather progressive colours. The first one, which appears grey, is actually silver.
