TRAVEL POSTER - Trans Australian Airlines Super Viscount
✈️ “Fly Tourist by TAA — Super Viscount”
Trans Australian Airlines Vintage Travel Poster (c.1950s)
Bold, modern, and unapologetically optimistic, this striking poster celebrates the jet-age promise of affordable air travel across Australia. Promoting Trans Australian Airlines and its revolutionary Super Viscount fleet, the design captures a moment when flying fast, far, and cheaply felt like the future arriving all at once.
Confident. Graphic. Forward-looking.
✨ Iconic Imagery from Australia’s Jet-Age
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A dramatic, high-contrast illustration of the Super Viscount aircraft
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Strong red, black, and white colour blocking — pure mid-century modern design
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Emphasis on speed, savings, and continent-wide coverage
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Typography that shouts value, progress, and accessibility
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A powerful symbol of post-war optimism and national connectivity
📐 Size Options
| Format | Dimensions (H × W) |
|---|---|
| Portrait | 780 mm × 490 mm |
Original proportions preserved. Custom sizing available on request.
🎨 Premium Format Options
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Paper (170 gsm heavyweight) — Smooth, high-quality stock, ideal for framing under glass.
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Laminated (True encapsulation) — 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate, wipe-clean and exceptionally durable.
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Laminated + Wooden Hang Rails — Natural timber rails with hanging cord; ready to hang.
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Canvas (395 gsm HP Professional Matte) — Printed with pigment-based, fade-resistant inks.
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Canvas + Wooden Hang Rails — Gallery-ready canvas with top and bottom timber rails.
⏳ Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed finishes, as each is professionally fitted by our framer.
🎁 Ideal For
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Aviation and airline history enthusiasts
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Mid-century graphic design collectors
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Retro interiors, offices, and travel-themed spaces
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Anyone drawn to the optimism of Australia’s flying past
🌍 A Poster That Marks a Turning Point
The Super Viscount era transformed Australian travel — quieter cabins, faster journeys, and fares designed for everyday tourists. This poster captures that democratic shift in air travel, when the skies truly opened to everyone.
🖼️ Display with Impact
Whether framed, laminated, or presented on canvas with timber hang rails, Fly Tourist by TAA — Super Viscount delivers bold colour, graphic confidence, and unmistakable jet-age energy.
Fast. Affordable. Unmistakably modern.
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✈️ “Fly Tourist by TAA — Super Viscount”
Trans Australian Airlines Vintage Travel Poster (c.1950s)
Bold, modern, and unapologetically optimistic, this striking poster celebrates the jet-age promise of affordable air travel across Australia. Promoting Trans Australian Airlines and its revolutionary Super Viscount fleet, the design captures a moment when flying fast, far, and cheaply felt like the future arriving all at once.
Confident. Graphic. Forward-looking.
✨ Iconic Imagery from Australia’s Jet-Age
-
A dramatic, high-contrast illustration of the Super Viscount aircraft
-
Strong red, black, and white colour blocking — pure mid-century modern design
-
Emphasis on speed, savings, and continent-wide coverage
-
Typography that shouts value, progress, and accessibility
-
A powerful symbol of post-war optimism and national connectivity
📐 Size Options
| Format | Dimensions (H × W) |
|---|---|
| Portrait | 780 mm × 490 mm |
Original proportions preserved. Custom sizing available on request.
🎨 Premium Format Options
-
Paper (170 gsm heavyweight) — Smooth, high-quality stock, ideal for framing under glass.
-
Laminated (True encapsulation) — 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate, wipe-clean and exceptionally durable.
-
Laminated + Wooden Hang Rails — Natural timber rails with hanging cord; ready to hang.
-
Canvas (395 gsm HP Professional Matte) — Printed with pigment-based, fade-resistant inks.
-
Canvas + Wooden Hang Rails — Gallery-ready canvas with top and bottom timber rails.
⏳ Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed finishes, as each is professionally fitted by our framer.
🎁 Ideal For
-
Aviation and airline history enthusiasts
-
Mid-century graphic design collectors
-
Retro interiors, offices, and travel-themed spaces
-
Anyone drawn to the optimism of Australia’s flying past
🌍 A Poster That Marks a Turning Point
The Super Viscount era transformed Australian travel — quieter cabins, faster journeys, and fares designed for everyday tourists. This poster captures that democratic shift in air travel, when the skies truly opened to everyone.
🖼️ Display with Impact
Whether framed, laminated, or presented on canvas with timber hang rails, Fly Tourist by TAA — Super Viscount delivers bold colour, graphic confidence, and unmistakable jet-age energy.
Fast. Affordable. Unmistakably modern.
