2024 Official Royal Mail Red Arrows Medal Cover

Celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Red Arrows with the official Royal Mail limited-edition medal cover

Since debuting in May 1965, the Red Arrows have performed approximately 5,000 displays in 57 countries, captivating millions and serving as UK global ambassadors. The team consists of 11 pilots flying red Hawk jet trainers and roughly 130 engineering and support staff, known as the Blues. Known for their signature Diamond Nine formation and the motto 'Eclat' - French for 'Excellence' - the Red Arrows exemplify the pinnacle of British and Royal Air Force excellence. To mark the Red Arrows' 60th anniversary, the Royal Mail has rightly released a limited-edition medal cover.

The cover's centrepiece features an official Red Arrows medal expertly struck to the very highest proof finish. The medal’s reverse displays the Red Arrows in their famous Diamond Nine formation, encircled with the words ‘Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team’. The obverse features the official 60th anniversary Red Arrows logo.

To perfectly complement the official medal, the cover includes a complete set of eight commemorative stamps issued to mark the 60th anniversary of the Red Arrows by the Royal Mail. These stamps have been cancelled on the very first day of issue – 20th June 2024 - using a specially designed Red Arrows handstamp, which sets in stone the edition limit of only 5,000 covers.

The global popularity of the Red Arrows and the low worldwide edition limit are two key reasons why the official Royal Mail cover is expected to sell out quickly. Secure your cover today before it is too late!

Key Issue Information:

• Official Royal Mail limited-edition medal cover issued to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Red Arrows
• Features an official Red Arrows medal expertly struck to the highest proof finish
• Includes a complete set of 8 Red Arrow stamps issued by the Royal Mail cancelled on the very first day of issue
• Worldwide edition limit of 5,000 covers and we anticipate a rapid sell-out!
• Housed as issued by the Royal Mail in a white envelope