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On This Day - October 21, 1943. The United States Army Air Force Douglas DC-2-115G '41-1376' was sold to Australian National Airways for spare parts. It was then rebuilt by A.N.A. engineers at Melbourne (Essendon) to an airworthy standard, fitted with upgraded Wright GR-1820-G2 engines and seating for 17 passengers. |
On This Day - October 21, 1957. Following the purchase of Australian National Airways by Reg Ansett, the Douglas C-47-DL VH-ANJ 'Kadana' was transferred to Ansett-ANA. |
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On This Day - October 21, 1957. Following the purchase of Australian National Airways by Reg Ansett, the Douglas DC-6B VH-INU 'Kwinanna' was transferred to Ansett-ANA. |
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On This Day - October 21, 1960. The Qantas Airways Douglas C-47A-20-DK VH-EAL was sold to Brain & Brown Air Freighters for 25,000 Australian Pounds. It was immediately reregisterded as VH-BAA. |
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On This Day - October 21, 1986. The ex-Trans-Australia Airlines Douglas DC-9-31 VH-TJO, having been sold to International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC) and reregistered as N731L, departed Melbourne (Tullamarine) as Flight TN1399 on its ferry flight to the United States (Phoenix, Arizona). |
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On This Day - October 21, 1988. The Ansett Airlines Boeing 737-377 VH-CZO arrived at Brisbane, having completed its delivery flight from the United States (Seattle, Boeing Field) as Flight AN37. |
On This Day - October 21, 2004. The Virgin Blue Boeing 737-705 VH-VBX 'Sultry Sapphire' operated its final revenue service as Flight DJ847 from Cairns to Brisbane. It was then ferried from Brisbane to Christchurch (New Zealand) as Flight DJ9072 later that day, for 'end-of-lease' maintenance prior to its return to the lessor. |
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On This Day - October 21, 2006. The REX Regional Express SAAB 340B VH-XRX arrived at Wagga Wagga having completed its delivery flight from the United States. It was overhauled before it entered service. |
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On This Day - October 21, 2007. The Virgin Blue Boeing 737-8FE VH-VUH 'Lady Rebecca' was rolled out at Townsville in the 'Pacific Blue' livery, in preparation for its transfer to New Zealand. |
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On This Day - October 21, 2011. The Virgin Australia Boeing 737-8FE VH-YFH 'Mindil Beach' entered service, operating Flight DJ468 from Brisbane to Perth. |
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On This Day - October 21, 2012. The Qantas Jetconnect Boeing 737-838 ZK-ZQF 'Abel Tasman' was damaged when struck by a catering truck at Auckland (New Zealand) after operating Flight QF123 from Brisbane to Auckland. |
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On This Day - October 21, 2014. The Jetstar Airways Airbus A320-232 VH-VFL was rolled out at Newcastle with large 'Helping Little Aths Reach For The Stars' decals. This was a joint promotion with 'Little Athletics Australia'. It returned to service later that day, operating Flight JQ477 from Newcastle to Melbourne (Tullamarine). |
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On This Day - October 21, 2018. The Qantas Airways Boeing 737-838 VH-VZI 'Ballina' was ferried from Perth to Townsville as Flight QF6111 to be repainted by Flying Colours into the airline's 'Silver Roo' livery. |
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On This Day - October 21, 2023. The National Jet Express Bombardier DHC-8-402NG VH-8QA arrived at Perth, having completed its delivery flight from Germany (Saarbrucken). |
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