Berlin – Scott # 9N362
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1976 Berlin 30 Pf violet Rescue Helicopter issue (Scott #9N362), MNH; showcases Germany’s pioneering air ambulance system, part of the Technological Innovations definitive series.
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Description
Berlin – Scott #9N362, MNH
Issued in 1976, this 30 Pfennig stamp from West Berlin belongs to the “Technological Innovations” definitive series and depicts a rescue helicopter (Rettungshubschrauber)—a symbol of modern emergency response and medical progress in postwar Germany.
Details:
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Scott #: 9N362
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Denomination: 30 Pf
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Issue Date: 1976
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Design Theme: Medical Rescue Helicopter
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Series: Technological Innovations / Public Service Equipment
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Color: Violet
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Condition: Mint, never hinged (MNH)
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Designer: Rolf Weidemann
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Printing Method: Photogravure
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Inscription: “Deutsche Bundespost Berlin – Rettungshubschrauber”
Design Description:
The stamp features a detailed rendering of a MBB Bo 105 rescue helicopter, an advanced twin-engine aircraft used by West German emergency services for rapid medical evacuations. Its compact design and agility made it ideal for urban rescues in Berlin’s dense environment.
Historical Context:
By the mid-1970s, Germany’s air rescue system had become a global model for emergency medical response. This issue reflects Berlin’s modernization and commitment to public safety—an embodiment of technological innovation serving humanity.
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