A SET of ten stamps is being issued to highlight the huge range of essential work done by women during World War Two.

Nurses on the frontline are among those celebrated as well as codebreakers and ferry pilots.

A set of ten stamps is being issued to highlight the huge range of essential work done by women during World War Two

4

A set of ten stamps is being issued to highlight the huge range of essential work done by women during World War TwoCredit: PA
One stamp features a rare photograph showing female codebreakers working at Bletchley

4

One stamp features a rare photograph showing female codebreakers working at BletchleyCredit: PA

Included is a rare photograph showing female codebreakers working at Bletchley, where they operated the complex cryptographic machinery.

A further four stamps, presented in a miniature sheet, showcase the brave work of the ferry pilots of the Air Transport Auxiliary – known as the Spitfire Women.

David Gold of Royal Mail said: “These stamps are a tribute to the millions of women who contributed to the war effort and the Allied victory.

“Their bravery and sacrifice is often overlooked, but their work helped to drive some of the post-war social changes that eventually saw equal opportunities and equal pay legislation.

Where you can buy stamps - from post offices to supermarkets
How much do first and second class stamps cost?

Most read in News Money

Russia threatens to strike targets in Britain over UK weapons in Ukraine
Katie ‘in grave danger of going to jail’ if convicted of ‘gutter s**g text’

“We must also remember the women who supported the war effort at home, managing households despite the unceasing demands of total war.”

The brave work of the ferry pilots of the Air Transport Auxiliary - known as the Spitfire Women is also celebrated

4

The brave work of the ferry pilots of the Air Transport Auxiliary – known as the Spitfire Women is also celebratedCredit: PA
David Gold of Royal Mail said: 'They are a tribute to the millions of women whose bravery and sacrifice is often overlooked'

4

David Gold of Royal Mail said: ‘They are a tribute to the millions of women whose bravery and sacrifice is often overlooked’Credit: PA

This post first appeared on thesun.co.uk

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

You May Also Like

Rishi Sunak to give major speech today as Hunt eyes up Autumn Statement 2023 tax cuts – check if you’ll be affected

RISHI Sunak will deliver a major speech on the economy this morning,…

How to get free school meal vouchers over the Easter holidays – and which supermarkets you can use them in

SCHOOL holidays can be a stressful time for parents worried about feeding…

I’m a car expert -the easy way to boost the value of your motor by £1,000 revealed

A CAR expert has revealed how you can add over £1,000 to…

My wife is terminally ill and we’re spending her final days fighting about energy bills – it’s heartbreaking

A DEVASTATED husband says he is spending his terminally ill wife’s final…