confused:
Stationair 8,
Unless my memory is playing tricks - the DC-9 was fully withdrawn from service by Aug 89 (the dispute). The 733 was introduced in 86 & 87 with the relaunch as Australian Airlines.
Part of the steep learning curve referred to above was the fact that a 733 had much lower flap speeds and less powerfull speed brakes so the DC-9 drivers could no longer comfortably hold 300kts to 10 DME and still get in!
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Here's some Nostalgia for you
Photos: McDonnell Douglas DC-9-31 Aircraft Pictures | Airliners.net
or
YouTube - TAA (Trans Australia Airlines):
and
YouTube - TAA The Friendly Way 1960s
