Munich Air Disaster on Postage Stamp

Stamp issued to mark air disaster

The Irish postal service is marking the 50th anniversary of the Munich Air Disaster with a stamp of Dublin-born Manchester United star Liam Whelan.

Twenty three people including eight footballers died in the air crash on February 6, 1958.
"The Munich Air Disaster brought human tragedy, grief and loss to the families of the 23 people, and an abiding loss to the sport of football," said a spokesman for the An Post service. "In tribute, An Post is issuing a 55c stamp featuring a photograph of Liam Whelan in his player's jersey, pictured next to the iconic image of the Munich Memorial Clock at Old Trafford."

"The Munich Air Disaster brought human tragedy, grief and loss to the families of the 23 people, and an abiding loss to the sport of football," said a spokesman for the An Post service. "In tribute, An Post is issuing a 55c stamp featuring a photograph of Liam Whelan in his player's jersey, pictured next to the iconic image of the Munich Memorial Clock at Old Trafford.