On This Day - January 17, 1950.

The Qantas Empire Airways Lockheed 749-79 Constellation VT-CQR, purchased from Air India, arrived at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) having completed its delivery flight from India (Bombay). It was reregistered as VH-EAE the following day.

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On This Day - January 17, 1969.

The Mac.Robertson Miller Airlines Douglas C-47A-30-DL VH-MMA 'RMA Ashburton' operated its final RPT service, flying from Newman to Perth. It was then withdrawn from use, having flown 54,619 hours.

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On This Day - January 17, 1984.

The Ansett Air Freight Boeing 727-277AF VH-RMX returned to service, following its conversion to a pure freighter, operating Melbourne (Tullamarine) - Hobart - Launceston - Melbourne (Tullamarine).

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On This Day - January 17, 2006.

The Qantas Airways Boeing 737-838 VH-VYI 'Bathurst Island' entered service, operating Flight QF1011 from Melbourne (Tullamarine) to Hobart.

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