Development of Bahrain's Air Transport Network -  40 fils

Development of Bahrain's Air Transport Network - 40 fils

Year
1966
Face Value
40
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
Achievements

Catalogs References

Michel
BH 154
Yvert & Tellier
BH 147
Stanley Gibbons
BH 144

Technical Details

Colors
Blue
Size
38 x 33 mm
Perforation
14
Printing
Photogravure
Printers
Harrison & Sons Ltd.
This stamp commemorates the growth of Bahrain's aviation sector and the expansion of air transport services during a period of rapid national development. In the 1960s and 1970s, Bahrain invested heavily in modern transportation infrastructure, recognizing the strategic importance of air travel for commerce, communications, and regional connectivity. The development of airport facilities strengthened Bahrain's position as a major transportation hub in the Arabian Gulf and facilitated increasing passenger and cargo traffic between the Middle East, Asia, Europe, and Africa.

The expansion of civil aviation played a significant role in Bahrain's economic modernization and international integration. Improved air links supported trade, tourism, business activity, and diplomatic relations, while also encouraging investment and economic diversification. By commemorating this achievement, the stamp celebrates an important stage in Bahrain's modernization efforts and highlights the contribution of air transportation to the country's growing role as a regional center for commerce and communication.