QANTAS Boeing 707-138 - 1959

Nice footage of QANTAS’ inaugural flight from Sydney to San Francisco in 1959, featuring the carrier’s first 707, “City Of Canberra“. Only SEVEN of the super-short (The shortest of ALL 707/720/C-135/137/E-3 variants) were built, and look more like a 737 on steroids than a 707! In 1959, the only way the JT3C powered 707s could fly from Australia to California non-stop, was to shorten the fuselage, and reduce passenger capacity, weight, etc. Watch for a nice, smoky take-off too. :-) Ever wonder why there is no “U“ in QANTAS??? is: Queensland And Northern Territorial Air Services Be sure to check my channel for the BEST in VINTAGE & RARE airliner videos! “The Boxart Den“ World’s largest display & collection of FULLY RESTORED rare & collectable model kit box art