Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) Philately

Philatelic material, stamps, FDC’s, covers etc... featuring or connected with vessels of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) #RFAPhilately #ShipsOnStamps #Stamps

[Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) Philately @RFAPhilately]

🇬🇧 Today is the 40th anniversary of the start of the #FalklandsWar
Throw back to a cover issued for the 25th Anniversary, multiple signatures on cover, including: RFA Captain Philip Roberts DSO, who commanded RFA Sir Galahad #RFA #RFAPhilately #Philately #Falklands40

[Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) Philately @RFAPhilately]

#LestWeForget today is Remembrance Sunday, we reflect on the sacrifices of all those that lost their lives in all the wars past and present. #WeWillRememberThem #Stampstellhistory #RFA #RFAA #Royalfleetauxiliary

[The Mary Rose @MaryRoseMuseum]

On the anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, we thought we'd answer a question that's often asked,

"If they raised the Mary Rose, why not raise the Titanic?"

Allow our scaled diagram to explain...

[NATO @NATO]

Protecting our freedom, democracy and our way of life for 76 years

#ForMin | #WeAreNATO

[Luke Pollard MP @LukePollard]

The RFA is vital to our national security. I’m really pleased we have resolved the pay dispute we inherited and can now focus on improving support for RFA seafarers.

There’s a bright future for the RFA. I thank all those who serve supporting our naval operations worldwide.

[Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 @DefenceHQ]

The Royal Fleet Auxiliary is a key pillar supporting @RoyalNavy capability and 🇬🇧 forces around the world.

Defence Minister @LukePollard visited RFA Proteus to see their work first hand and confirm the improved pay deal for RFA seafarers, announced earlier this week.

[On This Day RN @OnthisdayRN]

#OnThisDay 180 years ago in 1844 @RoyalNavy
directed that Larboard be replaced by the word Port to refer to the left side of a ship. Larboard came from ladeboard (loading) usually done on the left as the steering oar or 'Steerboard' was on the right, today known as Starboard.

[Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) Philately @RFAPhilately]

What do you call the stuff that gets stuck in a shark’s teeth? – Slow swimmers! 🏊🏼‍♂️ 🦈

I’m going for True @ArtStamped that a postman died whilst swimming out to collect the mail?

#Philately #PostalQuestion

[Suzanne at Art Stamped @ArtStamped]

Once again, being a philatelist has helped me win a board game. True or False 🪦

[Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) Philately @RFAPhilately]

Hope you caught them all 😉 @ExploringStamps ! #Philately #Pokemon

[Graham Beck @ExploringStamps]

Italy’s post offices are extremely philatelically friendly… spent a lot of $$ on new issues, like these #Pikachu stamps. I used a few for postcards of course.

[Navy Lookout @NavyLookout]

Some of the RN/RFA acts of #Remembrance 2024:

.@HMSQNLZ in the hangar at sea off South Coast.

@RFALymeBay flight deck, at sea off West Africa.

Portsmouth Naval Memorial, Southsea.

Merchant Navy memorial at Trinity Gardens, London.

[Navy Lookout @NavyLookout]

Personnel from @RFAMountsBay representing the RFA and British armed forces at #Remembrance service held at the Souda Bay War Cemetery on 🇬🇷Crete today.

[RFA LYME BAY @RFALymeBay]

At 1100 today, whilst at sea off West Africa, we paused to conduct a Remembrance Service. We paid our respects to honour those before us that have sacrificed so much such that we can enjoy our freedom today ⚓️🇬🇧 #WeWillRememberThem
#LestWeForget #EveryPoppyCounts

[Royal Fleet Auxiliary @RFAHeadquarters]

Today, we remember and honour those who sacrificed so much for our country. We will remember them. Cdre Sam Shattock RFA, alongside other dignitaries, laid wreaths at the Merchant Navy memorial at Trinity Gardens, London. #mechantnavy #RoyalNavy #trinityhouse

[Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) Philately @RFAPhilately]

At the going down of the sun
And in the morning
We will remember them

#Stamps #Philately #Stampstellhistory
@PoppyLegion @RoyalNavy @poppyscotland #RemembranceSunday #LestWeForget

[Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) Philately @RFAPhilately]

It is an ice sculptured Christmas postbox! With letters for Santa posted inside, seen in Sunderland, England during the ice sculpture festival 🎄🎅🏼#PostboxSaturday 🧊📮 #Sunderland

[Royal Mail Stamps @RoyalMailStamps]

🌺 Lest we forget 🌺

[Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) Philately @RFAPhilately]

Today, we remember and honour all those who continue to fight for justice and peace and the many who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.
#ArmisticeDay
#RememberanceDay
#RemembranceDay2023
#WeWillRememberThem
#LestWeForget2023
#PoppyDay
#11thNovember

[Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) Philately @RFAPhilately]

🕰️ Clocks,Time Pieces and Sun Dials go back one hour at 2am on Sunday morning, marking the end of British Summer Time ⏰
First Day Cover - Israel 🇮🇱 - Sun Dials
#Philately #Stamps #BST #GMT #Clocks

[World of Lighthouses @lightphotosnet]

#Lego #LIGHTHOUSE
For everybody who loves lighthouses - could be interesting gift - see details
https://t.co/2H49H6f5Ww

[Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) Philately @RFAPhilately]

#OnThisDay in 1805, near Cape Trafalgar off the southwest coast of Spain, Admiral Nelson made history
It was at the #BattleofTrafalgar where Nelson was fatally shot on his ship HMS Victory
#TrafalgarDay #ImmortalMemory #Philately #Stamp #ShipsOnStamps #HMS #RN

[Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) Philately @RFAPhilately]

✉️ Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) Envelope 📮
🇧🇸 Bahamas, 5c stamp fish 🐠 stamp
Cancelled:Nassau-20 Mar 87- Bahamas Cachet:
1. Chief Officer -7 Mar 1987 R.F.A Olwen
2. Courrier des marins / Seamen’s mail
#RFA #RFAPhilately #Philately #Stamps #FishOnStamps #StampsTellHistory