Seeing as this forum has been rather quiet of late, here's a quiz to generate some interaction...
1. Before and into WW2, Qantas operated 11 Short Empire Flying Boats (all ex Imperial Airways). They were all christened with names starting with "C". Can you list them all?
2. In the 1960s, TAA had planned to adopt their first jet type, but under the 2 airline policy had to order L-188 Electras to match Ansett's order. What was the type they originally wanted? (would make a great What-If subject)
3. Jetstar commenced operations with which aircraft type?
4. What was Ansett's first revenue service and with what type?
5. Australian National Airlines and KLM were the only two airlines to operate what rare aircraft type?
6. The Airbus A220 series was adopted from which original manufacturer and models?
7. Which 2 airlines were merged to form Rex Airlines?
8. A total of 7 Boeing 707s served with the RAAF from 1979-2008 (29 years). 4 of these were ex Qantas. What airline previously operated the other 3?
9. What year and what country did the first Qantas international route terminate?
10. Reverend John Flynn founded which air service?
Try your luck!
Answers on Friday night.