TRAVEL POSTER - Australia Fly there by B.O.A.C. & Qantas

“Australia — Fly There by B.O.A.C. & Qantas” Vintage Travel Poster (c.1960)

Bold, sporting, and unmistakably of its time, this striking reproduction of the Australia — Fly There by B.O.A.C. & Qantas poster captures the buoyant confidence of early jet-age travel. Created around 1960, it channels the excitement of international sport and long-haul adventure—when airlines sold not just destinations, but momentum, pride, and modernity.

With its vivid blue field and dynamic cricketer silhouette mapped against Australia itself, this poster is pure mid-century optimism—an energetic invitation to fly south.

✈️ Iconic Imagery from the Jet-Age of Travel

• A stylised Australian cricketer mid-stroke, symbolising sporting prowess and national character

• The outline of Australia rendered in bold colour blocks—destination and identity combined

• A confident, minimal palette of deep blues, greens, and bright highlights

• Strong, declarative typography: AUSTRALIA and FLY THERE BY B.O.A.C. & QANTAS

• Partnership branding of British Overseas Airways Corporation and Qantas—global reach meets local pride

📐 Size Options

Original proportions preserved. Custom sizing available on request.

🎨 Premium Format Options

• 📄 Paper — Printed on heavyweight 170 gsm coated paper; smooth, crisp, and ideal for framing under glass.

• 🧽 Laminated — True encapsulation using 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate; exceptionally durable and wipe-clean.

• 🪵 Laminated + Wooden Hang Rails — Natural timber rails with discreet hanging cord; ready to display straight away.

• 🖼️ Canvas — 395 gsm HP Professional Matte Canvas printed with pigment-based, fade-resistant inks; richly textured and archival-quality.

• 🪵 Canvas + Wooden Hang Rails — Premium presentation with timber rails top and bottom; effortless, elegant wall hanging.

⏳ Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed finishes, as each is carefully assembled by our professional framer.

🎁 Ideal For

• Vintage aviation and sports-themed poster collectors

• Qantas and BOAC aviation history enthusiasts

• Cricket lovers and Australiana fans

• Interior designers seeking bold, graphic mid-century energy

🌍 A Poster That Tells a Story

Issued at a time when global sport and jet travel were reshaping the world, this poster reflected Australia’s growing presence on the international stage. Airlines like BOAC and Qantas positioned flight as fast, confident, and contemporary—mirroring the athletic dynamism shown in the artwork.

It wasn’t just about getting there; it was about arriving with purpose.

🖼️ Display with Pride

Whether displayed in a study, office, clubroom, or gallery wall, this poster brings colour, motion, and unmistakable jet-age character to any space.

Dynamic. Confident. Iconic. Celebrate classic aviation—and Australia’s sporting spirit—in bold mid-century style.