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End of an era as Qantas retires the 737 classic | Australian Aviation Magazine

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VH-TJM, a 737-400 “classic” and sister ship to VH-TJS which made the final flight is pictured landing at Sydney in August 2006. Photo: Bill Mallinson – OPShots Contributor

Qantas has operated its last 737-400 revenue flight, marking the end of scheduled Boeing 737-300/-400 ‘classic’ passenger services in Australia.

Qantas 737-476 VH-TJS Jabiru operated the final service, QF819 from Canberra to Melbourne, on Sunday afternoon, the 48 minute flight departing at 17:23 and touching down 48 minutes later at 18:11. An Airservices ARFF monitor cross on pushback in Canberra marked the milestone.

via End of an era as Qantas retires the 737 classic | Australian Aviation Magazine.

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Chuck Slusarczyk Jr.

I started OPShots in June 2006 as a place to share and display aviation photos without the often restrictive policies of other aviation websites. I want to share my love of aviation with fellow aviation geeks and provide a spotlight on Cleveland Hopkins International airport in the process.

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