Issued in 1984, this Afghan commemorative stamp celebrates the 40th Anniversary of Aviation in Afghanistan. It depicts a vivid red biplane soaring over the rugged snow-capped peaks of the Hindu Kush, symbolizing the country’s early aviation achievements. The denomination is 1 Afghani, with inscriptions in both Dari and French (“40-e Anniversaire de l’Aviation”). This issue honors four decades of Afghan aeronautical progress since the founding of the national air service in 1944, capturing both national pride and the spirit of flight.