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Focus Publishing. Double Bay, NSW. 1995. First Cardcover Edition;. pages 224; fully illustrated in duo-tone and col.; cardcovers (wrappers); mint condition. . ISBN-1-875-359-23-0 Scarce. This book has been published as part of the proud celebration of the 75th Anniversary of Qantas. It relates how Qantas took off from the dry, flat plains of central western Queensland in 1920, and rose to the forefront of the international civil aviation industry. Includes: outback days, Longreach to Brisbane, first steps overseas, flying boats, Qantas in World War II, Papua New Guinea adventures, battle of the jets, the Ritchie era, the Hamilton era, towards privatization.