Qantas 707: Exclusive new colour images.

Geoffrey Thomas

By Geoffrey Thomas Sun Jun 19, 2022

We have found in our archives new unseen Qantas Boeing 707 images. A number of these pictures have been colourized by Benoit Vienne the rest are from Boeing's Historical archives.
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Qantas's first 707 rolls out of the Seattle factory. Credit: Boeing Historical Archives.
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The first Qantas 707 is towed to the flight line. Boeing Historical Archives
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The first Qantas 707 on the flight line. Boeing Historical Archives
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First Flight of Qantas's first 707-138. Boeing Historical Archives
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First Flight of Qantas's first 707-138. Boeing Historical Archives
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First Flight of Qantas's first 707-138. Boeing Historical Archives
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First Flight of Qantas's first 707-138B with fan-jet engines with a new livery. Boeing Historical Archives
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First Flight of Qantas's first 707-138B with fan-jet engines with a new livery. Boeing Historical Archives
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Qantas's first 707-138B with crew Boeing Historical Archives colourised by Benoit Vienne
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Delivery flight of Qantas's first 707-138 with executives from Boeing and Qantas. Boeing Historical Archives colourised by Benoit Vienne.
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Boeing picture parade with 747, 707-338 and 737 prototype visiting Sydney.
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Qantas's first 707 now resides at the Qantas Founders Museum at Longreach Queensland. A must-see visit.
     

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