Wasgamuwa National Park - Sri Lanka

Wasgamuwa National Park MSs- Sri Lanka

Wasgamuwa (Meaning Sloth Wood, home for sloth bears) is situated  at  Handungamuwa, Matale district, Sri Lanka. Spanning over 36,900 hectares and bordered by 2 rivers, Mahaweli Ganga and Amban Ganga (tributary of Mahaweli Ganga),  It has around 150 varieties of flora and birds, 50 varieties of butterflies, nearly 20 varieties of mammals, reptiles and snakes and other animals . 

It was declared as a game reserve (like Natural reserve but hunting is allowed) in 1907, Natural reserve (like National park, but no roads or other facilities, means not suitable for common people) in 1938 and National Park in 1984.

It  is not only a natural park but also a historic place.  The park has the ruins of canal built by King Parakramabahu I(ruled between 1153- 1186), Chitya (Buddhist prayer hall) built by King Mahanaga (one of the earliest rulers of SL).  Battle between South Indian Chola dynasty king Elara and Sinhalese king Dutugamunu happened in this place. 

This park is also popular for it's 1700 years old Tamarind tree.

Sri Lanka post recently issued 6 Miniature sheets of faunas of this park.  Like the park, these stamps also very catchy.

How to pack Currencies/Bank Notes

 How to pack Currencies/Bank Notes

Hi Friends!
Here is the video for how to pack currencies/banknotes for sending it through the post.

How to pack Stamps and Miniature sheets

 How to pack Stamps and Miniature Sheets

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Here is the video about how to pack stamps and miniature sheets, especially Mint (Unused).

How to pack coins

 How to pack coins

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Many of you asked me how to pack coins and send them through the post.  In many countries, it is alright to send them through the post.  For those, 

Hope this will help.

Warsaw Baghdad First Flight

Warsaw Baghdad First Flight

The Ilyushin IL-62 is a Soviet long-range narrow body jetliner conceived in 1960 by Ilyushin. As successor to the popular turboprop IL-18 and with capacity for almost 200 passengers. The IL-62 was the world's largest jet airliner when first flown in 1963. One of four pioneering long-range designs (the others being Boeing 707, Douglas DC-8, and Vickers VC10) it was the first such type to be operated by the Soviet Union and a number of allied nations.

LOT Polish airlines, one of the oldest airlines started its first regular service from Warsaw to Bagdad on 16th December 1972 on this IL-62 air craft.  Below is the first flight flown cover on Warsaw - Bagdad route.  

First Trans-Pacific Flight

First Trans-Pacific Flight

The Southern Cross, a modified Fokker F.VIIb/3m tri-motor monoplane made the first Trans-pacific flight to Brisbane, Australia from Oakland, California - US on 31st May, 1928.  The plane was piloted by Australians Chales Kingsford Smith and Charle Ulm(both appeared in the stamps of below MS).  They landed in Brisbane, Australia on June 9th, 1928.  Rest stops, Refueling were made in Hawaii and Fiji.

The below MS was issued on April 9th, 1978 by Australian Post to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of that historic flight.

Different Aircraft materials

Materials used in Aircrafts

Different aircraft require different building materials. Aircraft can be constructed from wood, fabric, many types of metal,  or even composite materials (e.g. carbon-fiber, fiberglass).

Early aircrafts such as the Wright Flyer were built with wood and fabric. The frame of the Wright Flyer was made from spruce and ash and many surfaces were covered with muslin, a fabric.

Below Roe planes wings are covered with paper

Most airplanes today are made out of aluminum, a strong, yet lightweight metal.

The Ford Tri-Motor (Tin Ghoose)- I am looking for this stamp, the first passenger plane from 1928, was made out of aluminum. 

Junkers F 13 is earlier all metal plane

The modern Boeing 747 is an aluminum airplane as well.

Other metals, such as steel and titanium, are sometimes used to build aircraft. Steel is heavy though, so not too much is used. Titanium is almost as strong as steel, has a medium weight,  is heat resistant, and is corrosion resistant. The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird,  the world’s fastest jet-propelled aircraft, is made of titanium.

                                          Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird

I am looking for this stamp, if you have please help me

Composite materials such as graphite-epoxy are strong, but can weigh half as much as aluminum.   These lightweight, customizable materials are becoming more popular.  More than half of the materials used to make the Boeing 787 Dreamliner are composites.