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Diamond Head, HonoluluC46%u2014March 28, 1952This stamp marked the introduction of an Air Parcel Post rate of 80%u00a2, which was good for parcels up one pound in weight. It depicts an airplane flying above the dormant volcanic cone of Diamond Head (known as Le%u2019ahi in Hawaiian) which is a symbol of Hawaii%u2019s beauty and a major tourist destination.EagleC48%u2014September 9, 1954Boeing B-52 StratofortressC49%u2014August 1, 1957The U.S. Air Force was originally part of the Army, and known as the Army Air Corps. The Boeing B-52 Stratofortresswas produced for them between 1952 and 1962. It was designed to carry nuclear weapons, but only dropped conventional bombs in combat. It has remained in service well into the 21stcentury.EagleC50%u2014July 31, 1958Air Parcel Post Issue1952EagleC67%u2014July 12, 1963A domestic Air Mail 4%u00a2 post-card stamp was introduced in 1954, and new stamps were issued when the rate was increased to 5%u00a2 in 1958, to 6%u00a2 in 1963, and to 9%u00a2 in 1971.Post Card Issues1952, 1958, 1963, 1971Anniversary of theAir Force1952Jet SilhouetteC77%u2014May 15, 1971