Germany Berlin (West) year 1979 – Aviation / MNH stamps
In 1979, the postal administration of West Berlin (Deutsche Bundespost Berlin) released a distinctive set of four semi-postal stamps as part of the “For the Youth” (Für die Jugend) series. This specific year focused on the History of Aviation, a theme that was continued across several years (1978–1980) due to its popularity.
The 1979 “Aviation History” Stamp Set
The set features four different historical aircraft, highlighting significant milestones in early and mid-20th-century flight.
| Face Value | Aircraft Depicted | Historical Context |
| 40+20 Pf | Wright Flyer (1903) | The first powered, controlled, and sustained flight by the Wright brothers. |
| 50+25 Pf | Blériot XI (1909) | Famous for the first flight across the English Channel by Louis Blériot. |
| 60+30 Pf | Junkers F 13 (1919) | The world’s first all-metal transport aircraft, a pioneer in commercial aviation. |
| 90+45 Pf | Dornier Do X (1929) | A massive flying boat, the largest and heaviest of its time. |
Note on Value: The “+” sign indicates a “surcharge” (Zuschlag). For example, the 40+20 Pf stamp cost the buyer 60 Pfennig, but only 40 Pf went toward postage; the extra 20 Pf was a charitable donation to youth organizations.
Philatelic Specifications
- Date of Issue: April 5, 1979
- Michel Catalog Number: MiNr. 592–595
- Scott Catalog Number: 9NB153–9NB156
- Designer: Heinz Schillinger
- Printing: Multicolor offset lithography
Collecting Notes
This set is part of a three-year topical run. If you enjoy this set, you may want to look for the companion sets from the surrounding years:
- 1978 Set (MiNr. 567–570): Features early pioneers like Lilienthal’s Glider, Grade Monoplane, Rumpler Taube, and Fokker Dr.I.
- 1980 Set (MiNr. 617–620): Features later classics like the Junkers Ju 52, Douglas DC-3, Lockheed Super Constellation, and Boeing 747.
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