Centenary of Scouting
In their Centennial Year it is right that the 29 million Scouts worldwide should look back on the pioneering work of the past and the success it has brought. Sea Scouts still flourish across the globe.
Falkland Islands Centenary of Scouting
Vulcan Bomber
Had it not been for the Falklands war in 1982 the Vulcan would have flown for its entire service life without ever dropping a bomb in anger. Although the primary weapon for the Vulcan was nuclear, it could carry up to 21 x 1000 lb bombs and 30 years after its maiden flight the Vulcan was able to successfully complete what was to become the longest successful combat flight in history (until the 15t Gulf War).
Vulcan Bomber
Maritime heritage
On 27 March 2007 a new series of four stamps on maritime heritage of the Falkland Islands was issued. These stamps were designed by John Batchelor and printed in lithography by BDT International Security Printing. The gutters of each stamp sheet carry the official Falkland 25 logo.
Falkland Islands Maritime heritage
Fisheries
In 1987 a Fisheries Conservation Zone was introduced around the Falkland Islands in response to concerns about uncontrolled fishing in the South Atlantic. The introduction of this managed fishery enabled fishing licence fees to be levied and these fees have transformed the economic fortunes of the Falkland Islands.
Falkland Islands Fisheries
Striated Caracara
The Striated Caracara or Johnny Rook (Phalcoboenus australis) as it is popularly known is considered to be one of the rarest raptors in the world. Its distribution is limited to the Falkland Islands and some islands off southern Tierra del Fuego only.
Striated Caracara
Falkland Islands Definitives
The Falkland Islands Post Office introduced a Christmas card rate of 20p for internal delivery and therefore require a new value within the Definitive series. The stamp depicts the Black-browed Albatross with Chick.
Falkland Islands Definitives
Victoria Cross
Falkland Islands issued some stamps about the Victoria Cross. 2006 marks the 150th Anniversary of the founding of the Victoria Cross although the first presentations of the world's most coveted award for gallantry were not made until the following year.
Victoria Cross
Bleaker Island
In earlier times this Island was called Long Island. It was later re-dubbed Breaker Island, a name, which was eventually modified to Bleaker Island. 12 miles long, and shaped like a crooked finger, Bleaker consists of over 2000 hectares of low-lying and undulating grassland
Bleaker Island
Birds stamp issue
The birds depicted in this stamp issue represent the broad spectrum of bird life for which the Falkland Islands has become internationally famous. Four of the species depicted on the postage stamps are commonly found in season in the Islands while the Wandering Albatross (60p) is found only in offshore waters on the fishing grounds.
Birds stamp issue
Brunel's ss Great Britain
The ss Great Britain was a revolutionary ship and is a unique survivor from Victorian times. The ship remains a monument to the boldness of 19th century technical and commercial design and her launch was the turning point in the development of ships and international transport.
Brunel's ss Great Britain
More postage stamps
More postage stamps of Falkland Islands
