World War 2 in Stamps
Most of the main events and British personalities of World War 2 have been portrayed on postage stamps. Many more are featured on stamp artwork not chosen for the final issues.
Stamps are often issued to mark significant dates and anniversaries, such as the Battle of Britain, D-Day, or the death of Winston Churchill.
Sometimes a commemorative stamp issue will feature people, places and events from World War 2 amongst a wider theme, such as maritime heritage, or scientific achievement.
This online exhibition was put together by the BPMA as part of the celebrations for the 60th anniversary of the end of the war. It includes stamps and stamp artwork from our enormous philatelic collection.
Reginald Mitchell & the Supermarine Spitfire
Undoubtedly the most famous fighter plane of World War 2.
Anglo-French Union
A stamp produced as part of efforts to create a political union between France and the UK.
Battle of Britain
The Battle of Britain was the first major campaign of any war to be fought in the air.
Sir Arthur Harris & the Lancaster bomber
Harris is possibly the most famous air commander of the Second World War.
Jersey Occupation stamps
An action of resistance against the Nazi occupation of the Channel Islands by Edmund Blampied.
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