Old Pictorial Map of Western Hemisphere Air Routes by BOAC, 1949: Dawn of the Jet Age Size:47x70in (120x178cm) and the names and borders

and the names and borders of the territories were in a state of flux

adding an element of discovery and nostalgia

Armenia and Bangladesh (Bengala)

large prints of this map up to 200 inches (508cm) wide

Old Pictorial Map of Western Hemisphere Air Routes by BOAC, 1949: Dawn of the Jet Age Size:47x70in (120x178cm) and the names and bordersThe 'BOAC World Air Routes Western Hemisphere' is a captivating testament to the global reach of air travel in the mid twentieth century. Published in 1949 by the British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC), the map captures the Western Hemisphere in a thematic and pictorial style. It showcases the burgeoning air routes that crisscross the continents, reflecting the era's optimism and the rapid expansion of global connectivity. The map's scope,