On This Day - October 14, 1947.

The Qantas Airways Lockheed 749 Constellation VH-EAA 'Ross Smith' arrived at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) having completed its delivery flight from the United States (Burbank / California).

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On This Day - October 14, 1959.

The Qantas Airways Lockheed 1049E Constellation VH-EAH 'Southern Sky' departed Sydney (Kingsford Smith) on its final revenue service, operating Sydney - Melbourne (Essendon) - London (Heathrow) - return.

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On This Day - October 14, 1961.

The Ansett-ANA Douglas DC-3-232A VH-ABR was rolled out at Melbourne (Essendon) in the Airlines of South Australia livery.

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On This Day - October 14, 1965.

The Qantas Airways Boeing 707-338C VH-EBQ 'City of Ballarat' entered service, operating Sydney (Kingsford Smith) - Fiji (Nadi).

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On This Day - October 14, 2002.

The Qantas Airways Boeing 767-338ER VH-OGL 'City of Wangaratta' operated its last service as Flight QF515 from Brisbane to Sydney (Kingsford Smith). It was then ferried to Sydney (RAAF Richmond) as Flight QF6111 for repainting into the Australian Airlines livery, in preparation for its lease to Australian Airlines Pty Ltd.

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On This Day - October 14, 2004.

The Virgin Blue Boeing 737-8FE VH-VUC 'Foxsy Rock'sy' arrived at Brisbane having completed its delivery flight from the United States (Seattle / Boeing Field).

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