1961 United States Air Mail 25-cent stamp . Boeing 377 Stratocruiser

 This stamp is a 1961 United States Air Mail 25-cent stamp depicting a Boeing 377 Stratocruiser. The stamp was designed by Robert J. Jones and issued on January 12, 1961. It was the first airmail stamp issued by the United States to feature a jet aircraft.

The Boeing 377 Stratocruiser was a double-decked long-range airliner that was built by Boeing from 1947 to 1958. It was one of the most luxurious and advanced airliners of its time. The Stratocruiser was used by several airlines, including Pan American World Airways, American Overseas Airlines, and Northwest Airlines.

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