Germany: Lufthansa First B777-Cargo Flight (LH 8442) Frankfurt a. M., Germany <-> Shenzhen, China

In July 2024 Lufthansa Cargo expanded its reach in Asia by adding a new destinations in China to its freighter network. The airline’s B777F long-haul fleet, based in Frankfurt, will now include twice a week Shenzhen Boa’an International Airport (SZX). The following covers are a record of these first flights.

Flight Frankfurt-Airport -> Shenzhen Boa’an International Airport (LH 8442)

Stamps:

2x Four Seasons "Summer" - Issued: 13-07-2006

 

Flight Shenzhen Boa’an International Airport via Dubai -> Frankfurt-Airport (LH 8443)

 

Stamp:

High-speed Railway Development  - Issued: 25-11-2017 

 

 

Canada: Iqaluit, Nunavut (NU)

Iqaluit is the capital of the Canadian territory of Nunavut. It is the territory's largest community and its only city, and the northernmost city in Canada. It was known as Frobisher Bay from 1942 to 1987, after the large bay on the coast on which the city is situated. Its traditional Inuktitut name was restored in 1987. 

Stamps:

The 100th Anniversary of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada  - Issued:01-06-2000

Pierre Trudeau (Former Prime Minister) Commemoration - Issued: 01-07-2001

Tourism - From Far and Wide (from a set of 11) - Issued: 14-01-2019

Canadian Maple Leaf Emblem - Issued: 10-02-1983

Houses of Parliament - Issued: 08-03-1979

Traditional Trades - Issued: 29-04-1999

Many thanks again to Linda!

 

 

 

(c) Aaron Einstein (Aaron Lloyd) - Own work; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iqaluit#/media/File:Iqaluit_skyline.jpg

 

 

 

Poland: Never Again! + 80th Anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising

On January 27, 2025, the world commemorates the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi concentration and extermination camp. Liberated by Soviet forces in 1945, Auschwitz remains a symbol of the Holocaust's horrors, where over 1.1 million men, women, and children, mostly Jews, were murdered.

I haven’t shared this cover here before, so I think today’s the perfect day to do so. I sent it to myself from the IBRA 2023 stamp exhibition. 

Stamps:

2x Never Again - Issued: 27-01-2018 

80th Anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising - Issued: 19-04-2023

 

Hong Kong: Summer Olympic Games - Paris, France

 

Stamps:

Summer Olympic Games - Paris, France (from a set of 4) - Issued: 26-08-2024

Many thanks to Tk Cho!

Algeria: Musical Instruments (1984)

Stamps:

Musical Instruments (full set) - Issued: 20-09-1984

Germany: 90th Anniversary of Neuhardenberg Airfield (1934–2024)

The Neuhardenberg Airfield, located in Brandenburg, Germany, celebrated its 90th anniversary in 2024. The airfield was established during the early 1930s, a period of significant growth in aviation infrastructure in Germany. Like many airfields in Germany, Neuhardenberg was utilized for military purposes during World War II. After the war, its functions shifted under the Soviet occupation and later during the Cold War. During the special Anniversary celebration on June 8th and 9th 2024 a special commemorative flight was organizied to carry special stamped covers like the one below. The blue inscription “Befördert mit Flugzeug Cessna 172E / D-EMDE” ("Transported by aircraft Cessna 172E / D-EMDE") indicates that the cover was specially carried aboard.

Stamp:

World of Letters - Issued: 02-12-2021

Switzerland: Giants of the Ice Age

 

Stamps:

Giants of the Ice Age  - Issued: 07-11-2024

Many thanks to Hansjürg!

Malaysia: The 150th Anniversary of the Universal Postal Union (UPU)

Stamps:

The 150th Anniversary of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) (souvenir sheet + stamp) - Issued: 09-10-2024

Many thanks to Henry!

Germany: Replenishment Ship "Rhein A 513 "

The Elbe-class replenishment ships are also known "Tenders" of the German Navy. In German, this type of ship is called Versorgungsschiff which can be translated as "supply ship" though the official translation in English is "replenishment ship". The blue cachet depicting the ship with a text references "Tag der Bundeswehr 2024" (Day of the German Armed Forces 2024), held at the Naval Base in Rostock-Warnemünde in 2024. The rectangular stamp at the top reads "Befördert mit FELDPOST" (Transported with Field Post) indicates that this cover was sent through the military postal service.

Stamp:

The 75th Anniversary of the Basic Law of the Federal Republic of Germany - Issued: 02-05-2024
 

 

Picture of the Ship:

(c) Pelz - Eigenes Werk, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=21663637

 

 

Ireland: EUROPA 2019 "National Birds" + Louis Braille (1809-1852)

 

Stamps:

EUROPA 2019 "National Birds" (from a set of 2) - Issued: 11-04-2019

Louis Braille (1809-1852) - Issued: 23-01-2009

 

Many thanks to Holger!

Luxembourg: Pope Francis' visit to Luxembourg

Pope Francis visited Luxembourg on September 26, 2024, marking his 46th Apostolic Journey abroad. This visit was notable as the Pope typically travels to less-visited regions or areas with smaller Catholic populations. This was also the first papal visit since 1985, when Pope John Paul II visited Luxembourg. For this special occasion the Post of Luxembourg issued a nice souvenir sheet that can be seen on the cover below. 

Stamp:

Pope Francis' visit to Luxembourg 2024 - Issued: 10-09-2024
 

Romania: The 150th Anniversary of the Universal Postal Union (UPU)

 -- Happy New Year 2025 everyone --

Stamps:

The 150th Anniversary of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) - Issued: 09-10-2024

Garden Flowers - Issued: 21-10-2022

Stamps:

The 150th Anniversary of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) - Issued: 09-10-2024

Garden Flowers - Issued: 21-10-2022