Summary
Aeroplane model of a Quantas Boeing 707. This model was donated to the Museum in 1994 by The Hon Graeme Swartz. Mr Swartz was Federal Minister for Aviation between 1966 and 1969. This model adorned his desk in Canberra during this period.
Made by Skyland Models, England.
VH-EAB. Boeing 707-338C. c/n 19622-660.
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Rolled off the Boeing production line at Renton, Washington - November 21, 1967
First flown as VH-EAB - December 28, 1967
Entered onto the Australian Aircraft Register as VH-EAB - January 10, 1968
Registered to Qantas Airways Ltd
Aircraft was named 'City of Canberra'
Departed Seattle on delivery flight to Australia as QF051D (Captain A. A. E. Yates) - January 10, 1968
Arrived Sydney at conclusion of delivery flight at 0915 - January 12, 1968
Delivery route: Seattle - Los Angeles - Honolulu - Nadi - Brisbane - Sydney
Operated first revenue service Sydney - Tokyo - February 10, 1968
Physical Description
model of a Boeing 707 on a metal tripod stand. Plastic.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr Graeme L. Swartz, by May 1994
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Manufacturer of Item Modelled
Boeing Aircraft Corp, Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Qantas was the first international carrier - outside of the U.S.A. - to order the Boeing 707. The Hon R.W.C. Swartz was Federal Minister for Aviation from 26 Jan 1966 to 12 Nov 1969 during which time it was said to adorn his ministerial desk. -
User of Item Modelled
Qantas, Sydney, Greater Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, Jul 1959
Qantas was the first international carrier - outside of the U.S.A. - to order the Boeing 707. The Hon R.W.C. Swartz was Federal Minister for Aviation from 26 Jan 1966 to 12 Nov 1969 during which time it was said to adorn his ministerial desk. -
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Honourable R. W. Swartz, Canberra, Greater Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia, 12 Nov 1969
Qantas was the first international carrier - outside of the U.S.A. - to order the Boeing 707. The Hon R.W.C. Swartz was Federal Minister for Aviation from 26 Jan 1966 to 12 Nov 1969 during which time it was said to adorn his ministerial desk. -
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Overall Dimensions
635 mm (Length), 608 mm (Width), 325 mm (Height)
Overall height with model mounted on display stand. Height of model only approx 165 mm.
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Primary support
185 mm (Length), 185 mm (Width), 212 mm (Height)
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