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100 years La Caquerelle−Lausanne special flight

On 31 August 2024, an airmail event that took place exactly 100 years ago will be reenacted: a postal flight between La Caquerelle (Canton of Jura) and Lausanne.

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Stamp 100 years La Caquerelle−Lausanne special flight

In the early 19th century, aeroplanes revolutionized the transport of goods, passengers and postal consignments. Airmail stamps and stickers have been a huge success. In summer 1924, a large number of people wanted to witness the departure of the first postal flight between La Caquerelle in the Canton of Jura and Lausanne, carrying over 20,000 letters and postcards. 100 years on, the flight will be reenacted on 31 August 2024 with a Fieseler-Storch aeroplane and has been reproduced on some beautiful philately products.

Special cancellation 100 years La Caquerelle−Lausanne special flight
First-day cancellation

Centenary of the special flight − with a special branch

The courier flight to Lausanne will be reenacted on 31 August 2024 with a Fieseler Storch aircraft. From La Caquerelle (Les Rangiers), as was planned in 1924, where the anniversary event will take place. A special branch with a cancellation service will be provided on-site. The special branch will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information about the special cancellation can be found in PhilaNews no. 8/2024.

Sheetlet of 10 stamps 100 years La Caquerelle−Lausanne special flight
Sheetlet of 10 stamps

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FDC 100 years La Caquerelle−Lausanne special flight

Technical information

Sales

Philately: from 25.4.2024 to 30.6.2025 or while stocks last

Branches: from 2.5.2024 to 30.6.2025 or while stocks last

Validity

Unlimited from 2.5.2024

Printing

Offset, 5-colour; Joh. Enschedé, Haarlem, Netherlands

Formats

Stamp: 28 × 33 mm

Sheetlet: 192 × 115 mm (2 rows of 5 stamps)

Paper

White stamp paper, with optical brightener, matt gummed, 110 gm2

Perforation

14 : 13 ¾

Design

Capucine Matti, Bienne