Trans Australia Airlines (TAA) was an Australian domestic airline that operated from 1946 to 1992. It was established by the Australian government in 1945 to break the monopoly of Australian National Airways (ANA) on domestic air travel. TAA quickly became the dominant airline in Australia, and it played a major role in the development of the country's aviation industry.

TAA introduced a number of innovations in Australian aviation, including the first jet airliner, the first wide-body airliner, and the first business class service. It also supported the Flying Doctor Service of Australia, providing aircraft, pilots, and engineers to more...

The history of posters begins in the 15th century with woodcut broadsides, which were crude, text-heavy announcements selling everything from religious indulgences to political decrees. But the modern poster as we know it, emerged in the late 19th century, propelled by the Industrial Revolution and the blossoming field of lithography. This new technology allowed for mass production of vibrant, colourful images, perfect for capturing the attention of urban crowds.

Paris of the 1920s became the artistic hub for these posters. Jules Chéret, the "father of the modern poster," seduced onlookers with his graceful Art Nouveau figures promoting theatres and more...

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3 Trans-Australia Airlines TAA travel posters, Melbourne, the…

TAA Travel Posters: Melbourne, Reef, Snowfields

3 Trans-Australia Airlines TAA travel posters, Melbourne, the great Barrier Reef, Snowfields, lithograph 96 x 59 cm each

Fly Fastest - Fly TAA Jetliner poster depicting the Electra Mk.…

Fastest TAA Jetliners Poster

Fly Fastest - Fly TAA Jetliner poster depicting the Electra Mk.II, the Super Viscount and the TAA Friendship with a lovely interior view Artist Unknown 90 x 60 cm.

Australia: c.1980s Trans-Australian Airlines travel posters…

TAA Travel Posters: Explore Australia's Top Destinations

Australia: c.1980s Trans-Australian Airlines travel posters 'Come see TAA's Australia', 'Canberra', 'North Queensland' & 'Darwin and Top End', each 59 x 96 cm. (Qty 4)

c1954 poster 'Fly TAA pressurised, propeller-turbine…

Fly TAA Viscount: Pressurized Propeller-Turbine Poster

c1954 poster 'Fly TAA pressurised, propeller-turbine VISCOUNT'by Ivor Horman, colour lithograph by Victory Publicity. 96 x 60 cm

c1960s TAA travel posters (2). Condition C & D.

TAA Travel Posters - Condition C & D

c1960s TAA travel posters (2). Condition C & D.

Posters, noted TAA posters for 1982 Melbourne Cup & 1983…

Horse Racing Memorabilia and Videos Collection

Posters, noted TAA posters for 1982 Melbourne Cup & 1983 Melbourne Cup (3); Ansett posters for 1983 Melbourne Cup & 1983 Perth Cup; Super Impose poster signed by Lee Freedman. Also horse racing videos (12). Fair/Good condition. (Total 24)