Ansett saw the F50 as a perfect replacement for its venerable Fokker 27s but in the end the type didn't really work out for them or fit into the changing shape of the business. Nevertheless the F50s have proved themselves in Australia and continued in service until near the end of 2016:
Ansett Australia Fokker 50 by rstretton, on Flickr
Ansett Australia Fokker 50 by rstretton, on Flickr
