On This Day - April 23, 1977.

The BBA Cargo Douglas C-47A-20-DK VH-BAA operated its final revenue service operating Launceston to Melbourne (Essendon). It was then withdrawn from use and stored on-site. Its registration was cancelled on April 24, 1979.

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On This Day - April 23, 1997.

The Ansett Airlines operated its last Boeing 727 passenger service. It was flown by the Boeing 727-277LR VH-ANB operating Flight AN36 from Hobart to Melbourne (Tullamarine). To mark this event the aircraft carried special inscriptions.

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On This Day - April 23, 2010.

The Jetstar Airways Airbus A320-232 VH-VGT entered service, operating Flight JQ760 from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) to Adelaide (West Beach).

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On This Day - April 23, 2018.

The Virgin Australia Aerospatiale ATR-72-212A VH-FVM was leased to Hevilift Australia (Fixed Wing) Pty Ltd.

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