My flying career spanned the era of the B707, B747 Jumbo (Queen of the skies), & B767 aircraft.
Before I placed my head on the pillow last night, my mind drifted back to the start of my flying days working for the iconic International Qantas Airways. I was blessed to have a 32-year flying career with them.
I realised that I have now been retired for almost half of the time that I flew. On the 1/10/2006 the curtain finally came down on the most wonderful time & experience of my life.
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This is the crew sign-on sheet for my final trip, the column on the far right indicates the crew's seniority numbers |
I can remember just like it was yesterday morning that Qantas let me loose to go flying. My 1st trip was a 1-day Melbourne trip on a B707 aircraft, sign on was 0700. I was back home in the 'Shire' just after lunch, I couldn't believe it. In less than 7-hours I had flown from Sydney to Melbourne return, I thought all my Christmases had come at once.
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| My final trip's Crew worksheet The work sheet denotes work positions on the aircraft |
All I can remember is that I must have won the lottery. My life had completely changed from being a Garbo & motor mechanic to this life as a globetrotter, staying in 5 star hotels, living the life of the rich & famous, visiting overseas countries, having the time of my life & what's more they actually paid me for my time.
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| My final Certificate of Service. |
By no means did I ever take my employment with Qantas for granted, I appreciate every moment that I was on their books, they afforded me the lifestyle that I enjoy today.
Thank you Qantas.
Cheers from the 'Squire' from the Shire.
Warbo
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