In 1965 T.E.A.L. entered the Jet-Age when it purchased three Douglas DC-8 JETS for their prestige services.

This* extremely rare BRASS & ENAMEL (Metal) "Kiddie Wing" was "current" for only that ONE (1) YEAR*

TEAL was renamed Air New Zealand later that year (1965) and subsequently issued an "Air New Zealand Junior Jet Club" Kiddie Wing REPLACING the T.E.A.L. version and making it ONE OF THE RAREST

Tasman Empire Airways Limited was formed in 1940, in an era when passengers flying on commercial aircraft were revered and envied.

Back in the 1940's and 50's air travel was eagerly anticipated by the few that were lucky enough to afford this luxury. To add to the occasion passengers dressed in their finery with women in their hats and furs, men in suits and neckties. On rare occasions, when children accompanied their parents, they wore their Sunday best.

Compare this with today’s cattle class in flight experience of packed airplanes, howling children and people dressed like they are coming from the gym.