Trans-Polar Flight

Soaring Across the Arctic – The Soviet “Second Trans-Polar Flight” Stamp Set of 1938

A Milestone in Aviation History On April 13, 1938, the Soviet Union issued a three-stamp set commemorating the second successful non-stop trans-polar flight from Moscow to San Jacinto, California. This historic flight, conducted from July 12–14, 1937, showcased Soviet advancements in aviation and celebrated the courage and skill of three pioneering aviators—Mikhail Gromov, Sergey Danilin, […]

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