On This Day - June 27, 1960.

The Airlines of New South Wales Fokker F.27-2013 Friendship VH-FND was used as an air ambulance to transport the singer Johnny O'Keefe back to Sydney (KIngsford Smith) for emergency treatment following his very serious car crash.

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On This Day - June 27, 1969.

The Ansett-ANA Boeing 727-77 VH-RMD was rolled-out at Melbourne (Essendon) in the Ansett Airlines of Australia 'delta' livery. It was the 1st Ansett Boeing 727 to acquire this livery.

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On This Day - June 27, 1983.

The Ansett Airlines Boeing 767-277 VH-RMD entered service, operating Flight AN8 from Melbourne (Tullamarine) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith).

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On This Day - June 27, 1986.

The Airlines of South Australia Fokker F.27-2101 Friendship VH-MMR 'Sir Hans Heysen' operated the airline's final Adelaide - Whyalla - Adelaide service as Flight GJ456/457. It was then prepared for transfer to Ansett Airlines.

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On This Day - June 27, 1987.

The Australian Airlines Boeing 737-376 VH-TAY 'Valiant' entered service, operating Flight TN502 from Melbourne (Tullamarine) to Coolangatta.

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On This Day - June 27, 1987.

The Australian Airlines Boeing 737-376 VH-TAZ 'Victory' entered service, operating Flight TN480 from Melbourne (Tullamarine) to Brisbane.

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On This Day - June 27, 1990.

The National Jet Systems British Aerospace 146-100A VH-NJC arrived at Adelaide (West Beach) having completed its delivery flight from the United Kingdom (Norwich).

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On This Day - June 27, 1997.

The Air New Zealand Boeing 767-219ER ZK-NBA was leased to Ansett International Ltd, and was reregistered as VH-RMC.

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On This Day - June 27, 2007.

The Jetstar Airways Airbus A320-232 VH-VQP returned to service, operating Flight JQ400 from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) to Coolangatta after having the promotional 'Gold Coast Titans NRL' decals applied to it.

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On This Day - June 27, 2017.

The Virgin Australia Embraer 190-100IGW VH-ZPQ 'Main Beach' operated its last passenger service as Flight VA616 from Mackay to Brisbane. It was then withdrawn from use and prepared for return to the leasing company.

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