April 3, 2003
Issue 1, Volume 4
Welcome
to the Hong Kong Disciplined Services Collectibles Newsletter
Calling all Stamp Collectors and First Day Cover Collectors
The history of the Hong Kong Post goes back to 8 December 1862 when the first set of stamps was released. Only one commemorative stamp has been issued related to the Disciplined Services. That stamp was issued in 1994 and is described in more detail below. At the same time a First Day Cover (FDC) was also issued. There appear to be two different versions of that FDC as can be seen on the Police Stamps page of the Hong Kong Disciplined Services Collectibles website, although only one of them appears in the official Hong Kong Post Stamps Catalogue.
Don't forget the
free patch offer below for new members.
Our Links Page was updated
as of March 31, 2003
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for larger image This stamp features feature police officers in different uniform
The
stamp was designed by Mr. Ken Li Shik-kwong and printed by the Joh.
Enschede Security Printers of the Netherlands. |
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for larger image
 Hong Kong GFS 25th Anniversary of the Royal Hong Kong Auxiliary Air Force The
Hong Kong Auxilary Air Force was established in 1949 and on May
1st 1951 it was granted the title of 'Royal' by King George VI.
The Government Flying Service began operating on April 1, 1993 following
on directly from the disbandment of the Royal Hong Kong Auxiliary
Air Force. This First Day Cover commemorated the 25th anniversary
of the Royal Hong Kong Auxiliary Air Force and is dated 1 February
1975. It depicts a Spitfire F24 & Aerospatiale SE3160 Alouette
3B. |
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Free Hong Kong Police patch As part of our inaugural membership drive we are offering a FREE Hong Kong Police Patch to everyone who signs up for our Newsletter before April 1, 2003 and donates US$5.00 toward the maintenance and upkeep of the HKDSC website. A great patch at a great price! |