Memorial to Those Who Died in a Balloon Accident
This stamp set was issued 1944. It commemorates a Soviet research balloon accident
in 1934. The 3 stamps honor 3 people who died in the accident.
Balloon stamps are not frequently seen in airmail issues, and memorial issues
are not frequent either.
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