Historical information

These two airline postcards are part of an album of postcards which date from late 19th century to mid 20th century. These postcards c1940s were probably issued at the time that these planes commenced operation and may have been distributed to passengers. Trans Australia Airlines (TAA) operated from its inception in 1946 until its merger with Qantas in 1992.

Significance

These airline post cards are part of an album of postcards dating from late 19th to mid-20th centuries. Their existence is a reflection on the novelty and excitement related to passenger airlines in the 1940s.

Physical description

Two postcards: one of TAA Airlines plane DC3 Skyliner and the other of TAA Airlines plane CV240 Convair c1940s

Inscriptions & markings

Printed information on the back of the postcards about the characteristics and performance of each plane