Qantas: The Flying Kangaroo

Name: Qantas: The Flying Kangaroo
Brand: Hachette New Zealand Ltd
SKU: 9781922419392
Price: 39.99 NZD
Availability: InStock

By Neil Montagnana-Wallace

0.0 (0 reviews)

Summary

Qantas: The Flying Kangaroo by Neil Montagnana-Wallace offers a detailed history of Australia's iconic airline, Qantas. The book traces its journey from humble beginnings in the outback to becoming a major global airline, highlighting significant achievements and challenges. Through engaging anecdotes and rich historical context, it celebrates the pioneering spirit and innovations that have defined Qantas over the decades.
Read More

Format: Paperback / softback

$39⁹⁹

AVAILABLE WITH SUPPLIER Ships from our Auckland warehouse within 3-4 weeks

Found a better price? Request a price match

Qantas: The Flying Kangaroo

$39⁹⁹

Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you have a keen interest in aviation history and the pioneering role of one of Australia's most iconic airlines. It offers a detailed exploration of how it evolved over the years, including its impact on global aviation and its unique cultural significance. This book may appeal to readers fascinated by stories of innovation, resilience, and the influence of air travel on the modern world.

Qantas: The Flying Kangaroo

Celebrating 100 years of Australian aviation and ambition

Description

No symbol better conveys the intrepid spirit of Australia than the flying kangaroo. Whether it's glimpsed on a red-eye flight to an interstate business meeting, before leaving for adventure or holidays, or when longing to return home, that sweep of red defines air travel in Australia.

Qantas has always been about connection. It began by connecting Australians across western Queensland's unforgiving terrain, and before long was connecting Australia with the world. Qantas's history is entwined with Australian identity, launching in the aftermath of World War I and the Spanish Flu, and soaring to match Australian ambitions in the one hundred years since. Its centenary year has been the most turbulent year yet, with a pandemic grounding virtually the entire fleet and Qantas coming to the rescue of Australians stranded overseas.

Like Australia, Qantas will soar again. The Flying Kangaroo features never-before-seen photographs and historical detail from Qantas's archives, celebrating a century of Australian aviation and a nation that always reaches for the sky.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Qantas: The Flying Kangaroo by Neil Montagnana-Wallace offers a deep dive into the history of Australia's iconic airline. Readers generally appreciate the book for its comprehensive detailing of the airline's evolution, highlighting both triumphs and challenges. Some reviews commend the engaging storytelling and well-researched content, making it both informative and entertaining for aviation enthusiasts and history buffs alike.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781922419392

Publisher: Affirm Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 June 2021

Country: Australia

Imprint: Affirm Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 215.0mm

Height: 225.0mm

Weight: 1110g

Pages: 224

Collections

Australian & Pacific History History & Military Neil Montagnana-Wallace Non-Fiction

About the Author

Neil has authored more than forty published books ranging from corporate histories to children's fiction, and in his role as director of Bounce Books and Hyphen has worked on many more.

After a crack at professional football (soccer) he began his career in marketing and business before following his passion for storytelling at Bounce Books with his wife, Val.

'Qantas has taken my family around the world on many cherished holidays, but perhaps my fondest memory came when Val and I were returning from a year living in Italy: when we boarded the steward said "G'day Mr Mon... Monta.. Mo - woah that's a name! What about I just stick with the Wallace part? Anyway, welcome on board sir!" His Aussie accent and that kangaroo on his badge made me so excited to get home. In some ways it was like I was already there.'