Facsimile of a book first published in 1965, one in a series of five volumes of the Qantas Foundation Memorial book set. Depicts the early years of Qantas airlines. The author describes his years in the Light Horse and the Flying Corps during WWI as well as discussing the establishment and expansion of the airline, the formation of the flying school, the beginnings of the Aerial Medical Service and the fight to win the contract to start the Australia to England air service. Includes an index. The author is a founder and former chairman of the airline.