WA's Airlines

It would be an exaggeration to say that the history of aviation in WA - particularly its early history - was entirely the history of its airlines. But the three major airlines which commenced operation between World War I and II were inextricably linked with the vast majority of developments. Apart from establishing a new form of mass transport, they helped with pilot training, were the main purpose (and often the main organisers) of new aerodromes across the state, and promoted public interest in the new industry.