UK route as it evolved from tiny biplanes hopping 31 stops to large jetliners soon flying nonstop.

Qantas' historic "kangaroo route" is a prime example of aviation innovation over the past century. It dates back to 1934 when tiny biplanes began hopping 12 days between Australia and the UK.

The year is 1947 and the world is continuing its long crawl out of the shadows of war. You’re excited. You’ve been in Australia for decades, made a small fortune and finally have some time to ...

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