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One sheet authentic, original mid-century aviation travel poster for Panair do Brasil, printed around 1949–1955.
Designed by artist Jean Carlu and printed in Paris by Champrosay, this piece captures the Golden Age of transatlantic flight when Panair was the largest airline carrier in Latin America.
Key Details & Symbolism
• The Aircraft: The central illustration prominently displays a Lockheed Constellation (bearing the registration prefix PP-PAB), renowned for its distinctive triple-tail design and sleek, dolphin-shaped fuselage.
• The Route Globe: The map traces Panair's premium transatlantic flight path, charting routes from Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro, and Recife across the Atlantic via Dakar up to European hubs like Lisbon, Paris, London, Frankfurt, Roma, and Middle Eastern connections like Beirut and Istanbul.
• National Flags: The right side displays a stack of national flags indicating the destinations served by this specific route network—including Portugal, France, the United Kingdom, Turkey, Lebanon, and more.
• "Frota Bandeirante": The bottom left badge displays the emblem of the "Frota Bandeirante" (The Pioneer Fleet), a nod to Brazil's historical explorers, which Panair used to brand its long-haul aircraft. |
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