1942 French Colonial Airmail

Issued by the Vichy French government for use in the French colonies, but no “RF” on designs. Recess printed. Perforation 12½ x 12¼

50c to 5 francs:  Douglas DC-3 designed by J.E. Bonhotal, engraved by Raoul Serres (1881–1971), printed by Institute de Gravure.

10 to 50 francs:  Plane over caravan, printed by Institute de Gravure

100 francs (Senegal only):  Douglas DC-3 designed by J.E. Bonhotal, engraved by Pierre Munier (1889–1962), printed by Institute de Gravure.