Dad's Army anniversary celebrated with release of special stamps in 2018

Royal Mail’s 2018 Special Stamp programme will showcase the “Best of British” in a range of subjects from the 50th anniversary of one of TV’s most popular comedies to the successful reintroduction of species that were once extinct on these shores.

They have released images of some of the unique stamps they will be releasing for 2018 including the RAF Centenary stamp. It celebrates the oldest independent air force in the world – the Royal Air Force – with 10 stamps issued in March. The stamps will depict six iconic aircraft from the service over the past 100 years, and an additional four stamps will pay tribute to the brilliance of the RAF Red Arrows aerobatic team.

The Reintroduced Species stamp which will come out in April celebrates the work of scientists and conservationists who have reintroduced once extinct species back into the country, from the Large Blue Butterfly to the Osprey. Six species are featured, each the subject of specially commissioned artwork.

There will also be a special collection to celebrate Dad’s Army, which celebrates its 50th birthday in 2018.

In June, eight stamps will be issued depicting the leading and much loved characters from the series.

September will see the culmination of a five year landmark series marking centenaries of the First World War. The set will feature a new interpretation of the poppy image, war poetry and art, and a commemoration of the sacrifice of the armed services