First Concorde flight from Bahrain to London  - 80 fils

First Concorde flight from Bahrain to London - 80 fils

Year
1976
Face Value
80
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
Achievements

Catalogs References

Michel
BH 251
Yvert & Tellier
BH 244
Stanley Gibbons
BH 235

Technical Details

Colors
Multicolor
Perforation
13¼ x 14
Printing
Photogravure
Printers
Harrison & Sons Ltd.
Issued in 1976, this stamp commemorates the inaugural Concorde flight between Bahrain and London, marking a significant milestone in international civil aviation. The introduction of Concorde service connected Bahrain directly with one of the world's most important air transport hubs using the first commercial supersonic airliner, dramatically reducing travel times and symbolizing the rapid technological advances achieved in air transportation during the twentieth century.

By issuing this commemorative stamp, the State of Bahrain highlighted its growing importance as a regional center for international travel and communications. The issue celebrated the arrival of supersonic air travel in the Gulf region and reflected Bahrain's commitment to modernization, global connectivity, and the development of advanced transportation links that strengthened economic and cultural ties with the wider world.