Name/TitleMap showing the main routes of Imperial Airways
About this objectThis map, in the form of two overlapping circular views of the earth, shows the main routes of Imperial Airways. The routes originate in England and stretch across Europe, then south to South Africa, or south-east across the Middle East, India and on to Australia and to Hong Kong. A smaller superimposed circular map illustrates trans-Atlantic routes to America.
In the lower right corner of the main image is an inset small image of the prototype Supermarine Spitfire fighter on the ground.
Imperial Airways was formed in 1924 by the amalgamation of four smaller British airlines to provide air services linking the British Commonwealth. It failed to keep up with aviation technological developments and in 1939 it was incorporated into the British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC).
One of the many slides purchased from retailers or specifically made for illustrated lectures given by Isaac Selby between c. 1930 and c. 1955 to raise money for the Old Pioneers Memorial Fund.
This image is provided for research purposes and must not be reproduced without prior permission.For a high resolution copy of this image, contact Royal Historical Society of Victoria
Inscription and MarksWithin the image: "The main routes of Imperial Airways".
Also a map key and legend.
MeasurementsSlide: 8.3 x 8.3 cm
Period1930-1940
Object TypeGlass slide
Subject and Association KeywordsCivil aviation
Subject and Association KeywordsAirlines
Subject and Association KeywordsMaps
Subject and Association KeywordsFighter aircraft
Medium and MaterialsGelatin silver print on glass
Named CollectionImages collection
Object numberGS-OS-411
Copyright LicenceAll rights reserved
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