Qantas History-Help!

[tactical71]

Hi there,
My father turns 80 in January and he is a retired Qantas Pilot with nearly 40years flying for Qantas and RAAF before that.
I wanted to get a professionally made, framed, service history for him, similar to that done for military, but Qantas instead.
I can probably get access to a set of wings and F/O eppulettes, but what I dont have is details, about his service. Things like when he joined, all the different a/c types he flew(there were many).
I have contacted Qantas Customer Service and they have told me that they dont keep records about past staff!!

Is there any current Qantas pilots that might know of a Qantas history club or something similar that might be able to help me out here.

Many thanks

Gus

[Its the Pleats]

Go to the QF website and click 'About Qantas' 'Our Company' 'Qantas Hertitage Collection'. Not sure if this will help, but a quick email to [email protected] might get things moving for you...

Hope this helps, good luck!

[tactical71]

Yeah thanks mate.
Im pretty sure thats what I did. And they were the ones who told me they dont have any records and cant help in any way. Sounded to me like they didnt really want to help.
Thanks again
Gus

[Condensation]

You might be able to get some information here.

http://groups.msn.com/QANTASCabinCrewRetired/newhomepage.msnw

[tactical71]

Thanks Condensation.
Will check it out and see what I can find.
Thanks again.
Angus

[Woomera]

It's a long shot, but have you tried the Qantas Founders Museum at Longreach? They may have details?

I suspect Privacy Legislation may get in the way of Qantas providing you with your father's details.

Woomera

[tactical71]

Thanks everyone for your assistance so far.
I think Im going to have to revert to snooping around in his cupboards to search for his log books. I imagine there would be a few having flown for most of his life. I remember him telling me when I was a kid, that he had flown every Qantas aircraft they ever had.
THanks again.
Gus