Aerial Voyage: London to Australia by Aeroplane
'A personal narrative of the first aerial voyage half around the world - from London to Australia by Aeroplane' by Sir Ross Smith, with 85 illustrations, being virtually the entire March 1921 edition of 'The National Geographic Magazine' [Vol. Xxxix, No.3]
Aviation history collection: Qantas at War, Taming the North
Aviation: a group of books including 'Qantas at War' by Fysh (1968), 'Taming the North' by Fysh (1933), 'The aeroplane in the great War' by Wade (1918), plus several other titles. (total: 8).
Mid 20th Century Vintage Aviation Leather Cap
A vintage aviation leather cap, mid 20th century,
Qantas Vintage Timber Wheel Chock, Mid 20th Century, 48cm Wide
Qantas vintage painted timber wheel chock, mid 20th century, 18.90 in. wide
TAA Vintage Travel Bag: The Nation's Jet Line Classic
TAA (Trans Australia Airlines) 'The Nation's jet Line' vintage travel bag, mid 20th century, 11.02 in. wide
Aviation Memorabilia Collection: 1980s Commemorative Items
1980s commemorative items: Charles Kingsford-Smith belt buckle, 50 years Amy Johnson flight badge, 50 years H. Bonney solo flight plaque, and 50 years MacRobertson Centenary air race piece. (4 items)
1921 Shaw Ross Aviation Company Flight Ticket and Pilot's Notes
C.1921 Shaw Ross engineering and Aviation Company Melbourne flight ticket (framed), together with "The Fulmar I and Fulmar II Aeroplanes Pilot's Notes" original booklet. (2 items)
Vintage Cigarette Cards: Military, Wildlife, Aviation, History, and More
Cigarette cards: a substantial collection of Australian and English issued cigarette and trade cards; early 20th century, with much military themed, wildlife, early aviation, historic events, maps, personalities, etc. (many 100s).
Qantas enamel & 9ct rose gold lapel pins, Angus & Coote
Three Qantas enamel & 9ct rose gold lapel pins marked Angus & Coote 9ct. Total weight 4 grams, ex metal screw backs
Qantas Boomaroo Tractor and Luggage Trailer Toy Set
Boomaroo 'Qantas' tractor and luggage trailer, 19.69 in. long
Aero Club of NSW Speed Contest Trophy, 1935 Winner
'Aero club of N.S.W, Speed Contest. 20.7.35. Advance Gde. 1st E. A. Rushbrooke' sterling silver plaque affixed to the front of an attractive trophy presented by the Aero club of New South Wales, 3.15 in. high overall
Qantas Dining Set by Marc Newson
Marc Newson (Australian, b. 1963). Qantas Dining Set, bone china, comprising of eight serving plates, and eight coffee cups, retains manufacturer's and artist signature stamp to underside (16), width 9.06 in. depth 5.91 in. (plate); height 2.17 in. (cup).…
Vintage Lufthansa Supersonic B2707 Concorde Tin Airplane, 47cm Width
Tin Airplane, vintage Lufthansa supersonic B2707 Concorde width 18.50 in.
Qantas 100th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Set in Display Box
Qantas 1920-2020 cased coin set 'Celebrating 100 years', comprising of 11 commemorative Ram Unc coins mounted on display cards, assembled in a hinged box (9.84 in. x 6.10 in. x 5.12 in.), 'Celebrating 100 years', comprising of 11 commemorative Ram Unc…
World War II Copper Framed Darwin Airport Landing Light
A fabulous original World War II copper framed Darwin airport landing light, circa 1940, with its original fittings and mounting bracket, height 21.26 in., width 21.26 in., depth 17.72 in.
Singapore Airlines Grand Canyon Silver Ingot Bar
Singapore Airlines Wonders of the world fine silver ingot bar, depicting the grand Canyon. Original box and paperwork.
Vintage Qantas Double Breasted Overcoat by George Gross & Harry Who
Qantas, Australia: vintage George Gross & Harry Who designed dark blue double breasted wool blend gaberdine overcoat, goldtone logo buttons, 1994-2003, missing belt, good condition, size: unlabelled 8-10 approx.
Qantas Vintage Carry On Luggage Bag - Mid 20th Century
Qantas Airways vintage carry on luggage bag, mid 20th century, 17.32 in. wide
London to Melbourne Flight Commemorative Porcelain Plate
Aviation: 'London to Melbourne, October 1934' Dutch porcelain plate by Gouda bearing the translated inscription '19877km, 18 Landings, 90 hours and 17 Minutes', signed 'No. 265, Koninklijk Goedewaagen Gouda', 7.28 in. diameter
Teal & Woolworths Competition Sculpture with Greenstone Panel
Teal & Woolworths Competition sculpture with an engraved greenstone panel atop a paua shell mounted on a kauri base painted Tasman Empire Airways limited, and related competition paper label to the back of the greenstone
First England to Australia Flight with Aeroviews
Pioneer Aviation: 'The First Aeroplane Voyage from England to Australia by Sir Ross Smith, K.B.E, - With Aeroviews by Capt. Frank Hurley.' [New South Wales Edition] with 27 full-page views. [Angas & Robertson, Sydney, 1920].
Polished Aluminium Concorde Model (or) Concorde Model in Polished Aluminium
A Concorde model cast in polished aluminium. Serial number 75 5.91 in. x 16.14 in.
Australia's Impact on International Civil Aviation
D.G Anderson 'Australias contribution to the development of international civil Aviation' the second Sir Ross and Sir Keith Smith Memorial Lecture delivered Friday 22nd April 1960. Illustrated
Inaugural Sir Ross and Sir Keith Smith Memorial Lecture
Sir Hudson Fysh, '10th December 1919' unrevised Advance proof of the Inaugural Sir Ross and Sir Keith Smith Memorial Lecture to be given Monday 28th April 1958 for the Royal Aeronautical Society, illustrated
Concorde Fiberglass Model with Stand and Tail Losses
Concorde jet plane model on stand fibre glass model on stand, losses to tail, length 20.47 in. note the Concorde first flight to Sydney took place 18th June 1972, ...how time flies....
Streamlined Concorde Model on Brass Base
British heavy brass streamlined model of a Concorde mounted on a stepped brass base, 11.81 in. length
Qantas Menu Signed by Louis Armstrong
Early Qantas Louis Armstrong autographed menu
MacRobertson Air Race Commemorative Porcelain Plaque
The London to Melbourne, MacRobertson Centenary Air Race 1934, porcelain hanging plaque by Koninklyk Goedewaagen Gouda (and numbered '183' on reverse), 7.28 in. diameter; depicting a stork (Uiver in Dutch) carrying passengers and mail over the route from…
Chrome WWII Plane Ashtrays with Australian Map Bases
Two World War II period chrome aeroplane ashtray ornaments with Australian map bases, the bases 6.30 in. wide
Front-Line Airline: Qantas in WWII
Bennett-Bremner, E. 'Front-Line Airline - The War Story, of Qantas Empire Airways Limited', [Sydney : Angus & Robertson] 1944, 1st ed. with (defective) dust jacket;, 193pp + photo plates.
Early Aviation Magazines: 1934-1961
An accumulation of early magazines and periodicals including, the aeroplane, (issues between 1934 and 1954), air pictorial and air reserve Gazette, (issues between 1956 and 1961), plus others. Mixed condition.
Last Flight of Southern Cross Envelope with Rare Vignette
The last flight of the, Southern cross, . Another example of the envelopes flown and fully signed by all on board the, Southern cross, . This envelope is numbered, 43, and bears the very scarce Imperforate form of the round-the-world route map vignette.
Flight Through Time
The History of Man in Flight (1972) Royal Airforce Museum silver hallmarked medallions (40g+/-3g, 0.925), set of 50 depicting important events and figures in the history of aviation, two albums, one containing medallions the other text, housed in sturdy sl
Sir Ross Smith Aeroplane Race Game
1919 England - Australia Air Race 'The Sir Ross Smith Aeroplane Race Game' roll-and-move race board game based on the air race from England to Australia organised by the Australian government in 1919, and won by Sir Ross & Sir Keith Smith in a converted Vi
1919 England-Australia Air Race: A Voyage in Pictures
1919 England - Australia Air Race 'The First Aeroplane Voyage from England to Australia', by Sir Ross Smith KBE, with Aeroviews by Capt Frank Hurley (of Antarctic fame), scarce New South Wales edition [Sydney, 1920].
1919 England-Australia Air Race Dinner Menu with Signatures
1919 England - Australia Air Race 'Australian Aero Club, New South Wales Section. Dinner of Welcome to Captain Gc Matthews AFC and Sergeant Td Kay. Loosen's Cafe, Sydney, June 15 1920', menu with 8 signatures including George Matthews & Sergeant Tom Kay (w
First England to Australia Flight with Aeroviews
Pioneer Aviation: 'The first aeroplane voyage from England to Australia by Sir Ross Smith, K.B.E.....With Aeroviews by Capt. Frank Hurley.' (New South Wales edition) with 27 full-page views. (Angas & Robertson, Sydney, 1920).
Qantas Pilot Badge, Angus & Coote, 1935
Qantas Empire Airways pilot badge, gilt wings with blue enamel, made by Angus & Coote, circa 1935, 3.15 in. long.
Sir Keith Smith's Rare 1920s Travel Trunk
Sir Keith Smith, a rare and important 1920's travel trunk owned by Aviator Sir Keith Smith who along with his brother and two service men won the 1919 London to Australia great race. C.1920's tin and oak bound travel trunk with fitted removable tray named
1950s TEAL House Flag with Maroro Logo
A 1950s TEAL house flag, featuring the George Moore designed maroro logo. Ref: pp 68 and 146 Coral Route: Tasman Empire Airways Ltd, Flying Boats & the South Pacific by Gerry Barton and Philp Heath, 2015. Some random dye runs/bleaching. Provenance: Private
1950s TEAL House Flag with Maroro Logo
A 1950s TEAL house flag, featuring the George Moore designed maroro logo. Ref: pp 68 and 146 Coral Route: Tasman Empire Airways Ltd, Flying Boats & the South Pacific by Gerry Barton and Philp Heath, 2015. Provenance: Private Auckland Collection. 72.44 in.…
Rare Miniature Ti Toki Pou Pou Bottle
A very rare miniature Ti toki bottle, Manufacted by Orzel for air New Zealands first class long haul flights. In the form of a Maori pou pou, in mottled shades of brown with blue eyes, height 5.91 in., depth 2.76 in.
Vintage Airline Bags Collection
Original Airline bags consisting of seven cabin bags including two rare early Qantas bags.
"Tailspin Tommy" Comic Strip Artwork by Hal Forrest (Signed)
Hal Forrest: Full page comic strip artwork 'Tailspin Tommy' by Glenn Chaffin & Hal Forrest, from 'Progress of Flight' series, signed by Forrest at base and dated '6-15-30', ink & watercolour on paper, framed & glazed, overall 24.41 in. x 31.10 in.…
TAA Viscount Micro Model
Micro Models, cast TAA, Viscount micro
Wedgwood Qantas Salt & Pepper Shakers Set of Four
Set four Wedgwood Qantas salt & pepper shakers each marked to base, height 1.57 in. each.
Vintage Gauges and Clocks including Jaeger Car Clock
Gauges, clocks and instruments including Jaeger car clock and two aviation altitude gauges, 20th century, Jaeger clock 3.74 in. high
Louis Armstrong Signed 1960's QANTAS Menu
1960's QANTAS menu signed by Louis Armstrong 8.07 in. x 6.89 in. closed
England to Australia: Sir Ross Smith's Historic Flight
First Aeroplane Voyage from England to Australia by Sir Ross Smith 1919. Published by Angus & Robertson, Sydney 1920.With Aeroviews added of Sydney by Capt. Frank Hurley Feb.1920.
Vintage Qantas Silver Butter Dish with Cover
Early Qantas silver plate butter dish & cover
Australian Sheet Music Collection
14 various Australian sheet music. Aeroplane theme song featured by Traders Tonic tune Sessions, cover illustration of a moulded jelly, c1939; the old bush Shack, cover illustration of a shack in a bushland setting. Manly, the Manly daily, c1925; the Sydne
Early Australian Aviation Magazines Collection
Early Australian Aviation magazines. Sea - land and air, 3 copies 1920 - 1921; wings, 14 copies 1929 to 1932 including. Vol 1 no 1; aircraft, 2 copies June, 1929 & March, 1933; the new Nation. 1935 - Aviation number; flying. (Aero Club of NSW) 2 copies Dec
RAAF Aviation Manuals and Log Books from WWII
Variety of books on military Aviation. RAAF World War II the 'Boomerang' Interceptor aircraft operating instructions; RAAF publication no 257, January, 1943, 84 pages, spirax wire binding; RAAF Observer's, air Gunner's & Wt Operator's flying log book, comp
Zeppelin's South America Timetables
Early Commercial Aviation - Zeppelin. Leaflet time table Sailings of the Airship 'Graf Zeppelin,'1933 to south America by Zeppelin; & postcard time/table,1934 timetable of the airship 'Graf Zeppelin' to south America by Zeppelin.
WA Airways Timetable & Fares 1929-1930
West Australian Airways limited. Perth-Derby and Perth-Adelaide Routes time tables - passenger Fares 1929-1930. 24 pages. Insect damage to a small portion of the covers which have been professionally repaired. Rusted staples have been replaced with linen.
Qantas Empire Airways Ephemera Collection
Qantas Empire Airways ephemera. 3 different timetables & 2 information booklets for the Qantas Brisbane-Singapore air service linking with Imperial Airways to London 1936 & 1937; seven different Qantas Empire Airways Gazettes, 1935 (2), 1936 (2) & 1937 (3)
Sir Arthur Whitten Brown Luncheon Menu
Pioneer Aviation Athur Whitten brown menu. The Australian Aero Club (New South Wales section). Luncheon to Sir Arthur Whitton brown, K.B.E. (sic. Sir Arthur Whitten brown, K.B.E.) Voluntary Workers' Cafe Sydney, March 2, 1920. Signed by brown & two others.
Bert Hinkler's Aviation Record and Sheet Music
Pioneer Aviation Bert Hinkler 78 record. 2 sides, 'Incidents of my Flight' & 'Hinkler's message to Australia,' 13th March, 1928. Signed by Hinkler in the dead wax on both sides; & sheet music, 'Hustling Hinkler,' c1928.
Jean Batten's Aviation Record Attempts
Pioneer Aviation Jean Batten. Press photo (5.12 in.) Jean Batten at Darwin at the start of her attempt on the Australian England record 14.10.1937; & the London aeroplane club Hatfield Aerodrome 20.8.38, typed letter to Dear Father Manning signed boldly…
Amy Johnson's Jason in Flight
Thank God. Amy Johnson in her aeroplane Jason 1930s, image 11.02 in. x 8.27 in.
Skyland Air France Concorde Model (1975)
Large model of Air France Concorde c. 1975, manufactured by Skyland models, 1-25 scale, England, with painted label
3kg Rusty Meccano from Ex-Aeroplane Set
Meccano: loose in box, appears to be from an an ex-aeroplane set, some rust. Weighs 3kg.
Qantas' First Jet Service Envelopes (1959)
Twenty five QANTAS 1959 Boeing 707 envelopes, from the first jet service operated by Qantas (Sydney to San Francisco via Nadi and Honolulu)
Gulf Air Lockheed L-1011 Tristar Model (1:24)
Gulf Air (1:24 scale) Lockheed L-1011 Tristar, circa 1970, model by Scalecraft New Zealand, 86.61 in. long, 78.74 in. wingspan, Note: Stand not included. Model comes with ceiling mounts in the top of the fuselage
Qantas Inaugural Flight Vintage Bag with Duffy Electronics Label
Vintage Qantas Sydney-Hong Kong-London bag issued for Inaugural flight as a V-Jet passenger, interior label for Duffy Electronics. Width 18.50 in.
AeroCad Backpack
An Aeronautical Cadet unit back pack,
Qantas Carry Bag with Duffy Electronics Marking
Original Qantas Empire Airways carry bag with Qantas brand to exterior of burgundy coloured plasticised fabric, marked to interior for Duffy Electronics, Sydney to interior. Includes shoulder strap.(Length 9.06 in. approx).
Postcards and Tourist Brochure Lot
Postcards: 1970 Pakistan International Airlines postcards (20); various Australian postcard folders (6) including Norseman, Jindabyne & Trans-Australian Railway; plus Australia tourist brochure.
Vintage Qantas-Style Kangaroo Steel Paperweights (Set of 2)
Two vintage Australian steel paperweights with stylised Qantas-style kangaroos, each 3.94 in. high, 6.30 in. wide (2)
52cm Wide Aeroplane Instrument Panel
Aeroplane instrument panel, approx 20.47 in. wide
1972 Olympic Airways First Flight Sterling Silver Bowl
Sterling silver twin handle bowl on four feet, stamped 900, engraved the first flight to Australia Olympic airways 1972 to centre, 110grams
Qantas Vintage Air Bag
Vintage Qantas Air Bag
Fly with Qantas: The Ultimate Adventure
Three original 1960's Qantas Advertisment posters
TAA Airmanship: Comfort, Speed, and Security
c1950 'TAA Airmanship....Rest assured that TAA Airmanship brings comfort, speed and security to your flight.'. 37.80 in. x 23.62 in.
Smith's Vintage Car Clock with Aviation Workshop Conversion
A vintage 'Smith's' 1920s/30s car clock, mounted on aluminium fin, suggesting an aviation workshop conversion. Height 7.09 in.
Singapore Airlines Niagara Falls Silver Ingot
A Singapore Airlines silver Ingot, 'Wonders of the world' series - Niagara Falls; 800 silver. Weight 25.6g.
Aviation Records and Songs
Aviation: 78rpm Records, noted 'Southern Cross Aust-England Flight', 'Smithy' by Len Maurice, 'Incidents of My Flight' by Bert Hinkler, 'The Story of My Flight' by Amy Johnson, plus 3 LPs of Songs about Amy Johnson including 'A Lone Girl Flyer'. Also 'Tit
DC3/C47 Main Panel - 140cm Width
DC3/C47 main instrument panel, 55.12 in. wide
Qantas Lockheed L-188 Electra Desktop Model
A Qantas Empire Airways, Lockheed L-188 Electra 1:100 Desktop scale model, circa 1950's; metal and paint manufactured by W. Osgaard & Company, Charlottenlund, Denmark. Height 13.78 in.; length 18.31 in.
Rare Royal Doulton Aeronautical Rack Plates (1909-1914)
Royal Doulton rare Aeronautical rack plate Scene 2 and 3, 1909-1914
Aero Clock: Avion-inspired Timepiece by Aeropostale
Aeroplane form clock, Aeropostale par Avion
Qantas Long-Service Badges with Diamonds (3)
Three 9ct gold Qantas Long-Services badges, each with a small diamond. (3) total gold weight 7.5g.
KLM 1949 Delft Bowl
Royal Dutch airlines 1949 Delft bowl measures 11.42 in. Marks to base notated 'KLM Royal Dutch Airlines 1919-1949'.
Brass Spitfire Model on Sickle Stand
A well modelled brass World WarII Spitfire aeroplane, on sickle shaped stand with swivel. Length 5.31 in.
Qantas Jubilee Vintage Port Miniature and Four Others
A Qantas Jubilee vintage port miniature 2.5fl oz made by Gramp & Sons, Barossa in 1970 together with four other miniatures
Aviation Legends Autographed Rare Menu
Aviators: 1931 menu 'Luncheon in Honor of Wiley Post and Harold Gatty, Round-The-World-Flyers', hosted by the Mayor of New York, signed on reverse by six famous aviators - Charles Lindbergh, Wiley post, Harold Gatty, Bernt Balchen, Clarence Chamberlin and
NSWP and Qantas Tea Pots with Picquot Ware Set
Australian silver plate NSWP tea pot, together with Qantas tea pots and Picquot Ware three piece tea set
Qantas Picnic Set for Lord Howe Island
1950s Qantas cane basket Bakelite picnic set. Made for Lord Howe Island. Incomplete. Diameter 8.66 in. Height 21.26 in.
Qantas Boeing 747-b Model on Metal Stand
Model of a Qantas Boeing 747-b plane on metal stand
Autographed Qantas Captains Club Menus and Theatre Programmes
Autographs: Qantas Captains Club menus (13) with signatures including Gough Whitlam, John Farnham, Paul Hogan, Joan Sutherland, Rolf Harris, Michael Parkinson, Ivan Lendl, Wendy Turnbull, Paul McNamee, Grant Kenny, Jonathon Coleman. Also theatre programmes