Name/TitleTrans Australia Airlines (TAA) Douglas DC4 Aircraft at night, Essendon Airport.
About this objectDouglas DC-4 aircraft of Trans Australia Airlines (TAA) on the ground at Essendon Airport at night.
This aircraft came onto the Australian register in 1946 as VH-TAD.
It entered service with TAA in November 1946 and was given the name "McDouall Stuart". It operated its final service with TAA in 1959 and was sold overseas. It was used by various operators until withdrawn from use in 1965.
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Place MadeMelbourne, Vic.
Date Madec. 1950
Period1950-1960
Object TypePhotograph
Subject and Association KeywordsCivil aviation
Subject and Association KeywordsTransport aircraft
Subject and Association KeywordsAirliners
Subject and Association KeywordsAirlines
Subject and Association KeywordsAirfields
Subject and Association KeywordsTrans-Australia Airlines (TAA)
Subject and Association KeywordsEssendon Airport
Medium and MaterialsGelatin silver print on paper
Named CollectionImages collection
Credit LineDonated by Gordon Shebly
Object numberPH-981054
Copyright LicenceAll rights reserved
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