Air Congo Transport by Vanden Eynde, 1963

Air Congo was formed in June 1961 as the national airline of the Congolese Republic, with Sabena (at that time the national Belgian airline) providing equipment and technical support. Sabena supported Air Congo between 1961-1971, training Air Congo personnel for a six-year period.  By the end of 1962 Air Congo had 2,400 employees, of which some 1,100 were seconded from Sabena. Air Congo's destinations included Entebbe, Lagos, Nairobi, Ndola, Salisbury, and Usumbura.  A jet service to Brussels was inaugurated in March 1963 using a Boeing 707 leased from Sabena, and in April 1963 the airline joined the International Air Transport Association, becoming the 94th overall member.

Vintage poster reads: "Pour réussir sur le marché congolais; le transport mer-air" which translates to "To succeed on the Congolese market; sea-air transportation." Linen-backed and in excellent condition.

Size: Image measures 39" x 25" (99cm x 64cm)

Artist: Gaston Vanden Eynde (1923-1983)

Print type: Offset

Condition: Very Fine (backed on linen).