Issued by the Republic of Turkey in 1969, this 60 kuruş commemorative stamp honors the 55th anniversary of Turkey’s first airmail service in 1914. The design features an early Turkish military biplane in flight, proudly displaying the crescent-and-star insignia on its wings. This issue celebrates the pioneering spirit of Ottoman aviation, when letters were first transported by air between Istanbul and other regional cities. Printed by Apa Offset Basımevi, the stamp’s sky-blue tones evoke both the dawn of aviation and national pride in early flight achievements.