On This Day - April 02, 1945. The Qantas Empire Airways Ltd Douglas C-47A-35-DL VH-AFA operated the airline's inaugural service between Australia and Papua New Guinea, flying Sydney - Brisbane - Rockhampton -Townsville - Cairns - Port Moresby - Lae. |
On This Day - April 02, 1955. The Qantas Airways Lockheed 1049E Constellation VH-EAB 'Southern Horizon' entered service, operating from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) to Vancouver (Canada). |
On This Day - April 02, 1986. The Qantas Airways Boeing 767-238ER VH-EAO 'City of Cairns' entered service, operating Flight QF47 from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) to Wellington (New Zealand). |