The exhibition largely focused on Aerophilately as India Post celebrated the Centenary of the First Official Airmail Flight that took place in India on 18th February 1911. A ceremonial flight took place on 12th February 2011 from Allahabad to Naini commemorating the 100 years of the Airmail flight. The flight carried about 5000 First Day Special Covers with special postmark; a collector’s delight being limited editions. A special stamp carrying a special cancellation was released on 12th February, 2011 to commemorate the event.
The only unfortunate thing about this event is the official cost of these special covers, making it unaffordable for young philatelists.
Official Cost of plain special cover :-1000 Rs , Autographed Cover:- 5000 Rs.
I am not sure the main aim of the India post is to make money or to encourage philately.
FDC:
-Ahmed.
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