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.

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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).

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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).

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