This Fleetwood First Day Cover features the 1971 United States 11¢ airmail stamp depicting a modern jet, postmarked in Spokane, Washington on May 7, 1971—the official first day of issue.
The stamp marked the new domestic airmail rate under the recently reorganized United States Postal Service. Its bold red design with a sleek jet silhouette captured the era’s emphasis on speed and modern air travel.
The attractive cachet illustrates aviation progress “From Jennies to Jets,” showing a World War I-era biplane alongside a contemporary jet airliner, highlighting the dramatic evolution of flight in just over fifty years.
Collectors will appreciate the clean Fleetwood cachet, crisp Spokane postmark, and strong topical appeal for aviation and airmail enthusiasts.
