On This Day - July 09, 1959.

The Qantas Airways Boeing 707-138 VH-EBC 'City of Melbourne' arrived at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) having completed its delivery flight from the United States (Seattle / Renton). It was renamed 'City of Canberra' shortly after its arrival.

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On This Day - July 09, 2008.

The Virgin Blue Embraer ERJ-190-100IGW VH-ZPE 'Bluephoria' entered service, operating Flight DJ756 from Brisbane to Adelaide (West Beach).

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On This Day - July 09, 2021.

The Virgin Australia Airlines Airbus A330-243 VH-XFG 'Terrigal Beach' departed Melbourne (Avalon) on its ferry flight to France (Lourdes / Tarbes) for long-term storage. Ten days later its Australian registration was cancelled.

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On This Day - July 09, 2022.

The Cobham Aviation Bombardier DHC-8-402Q VP-CRD arrived at Perth, having completed its delivery flight from Taiwan. It was reregistered as VH-IYO before it entered service.

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