Royal Mail commemorates Concorde in second January issue

Royal Mail issued a Concorde special-stamp set on 21 January, making the supersonic airliner the subject of its second special issue of 2026. Concorde remains one of the most recognisable achievements in civil aviation, combining British and French engineering and operating scheduled supersonic passenger services for nearly three decades.

The issue belongs naturally to aviation philately, but it also reflects industrial design, technological cooperation and transport history. Concorde's distinctive delta wing, long nose and international routes have appeared on stamps from several countries, giving the Royal Mail release a place within a much broader thematic field.

Collectors should consult Royal Mail's official issue PDF for the exact stamp subjects, denominations, designers, printer, formats and product combinations. The issue date is confirmed by Royal Mail's 2026 calendar, but a calendar listing alone is not sufficient for a specialised catalogue description. First-day covers and presentation products should be linked to the issue without being counted as separate stamp releases.