On This Day - April 24, 1967.

The Ansett-ANA Douglas DC-9-31 VH-CZA arrived at Melbourne (Essendon) having completed its delivery flight from the United States (Long Beach, California).

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On This Day - April 24, 1997.

The Ansett Air Freight Boeing 727-277AF VH-RMX operated its final freight service, operating Flight AN6170 from Melbourne (Tullamarine) to Perth. All titles and markings were then removed at Perth.

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On This Day - April 24, 2006.

The Qantas Airways Boeing 737-838 VH-VYE 'Karak' had the special 'Melbourne Commonwealth Games 2006' titles and artwork removed at Melbourne (Tullamarine). The aircraft was then renamed 'Alice Springs' before it returned to service.

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On This Day - April 24, 2013.

The Australian air Express Boeing 737-376SF VH-XML operated its last service as Flight QF7393 from Perth to Melbourne (Tullamarine). It was then ferried from Melbourne (Tullamarine) to Christchurch (New Zealand) as Flight QF7423 for overhaul and repainting by ANZES into the Qantas Freight livery.

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