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Aircraft Serial Model History
K7575 Mk.1 RAF History:
27/08/37 105 Sqn,
25/03/39 6MU,
19/06/39 1 ERFTS,
03/09/39 7 FTS,
12/09/39 1 FTS,
06/05/40 4 BGS,
06/11/41 47 MU
28/02/42 to RAAF
RAAF History:
12/09/42 Rec'd 1AD ex UK for erection,
13/10/42 Allotted to 2 BGS,
19/10/42 Rec'd 2 BGS,
04/08/43 Allotted to ANA (Parafield) ex 2 BGS for anti-corrosive treatment,
11/08/43 Issued ANA ex 2BGS,
14/08/43 Being dismantled,
10/09/43 Being cleaned,
01/04/44 Allotted 3 AOS ex ANA & Rec'd 12/07/44,
17/07/44 Stored at 3 AOS,
18/10/44 Allotted 5 CRD ex 3 AOS,
06/11/44 Rec'd 5 CRD,
07/02/45 Stored and recommended for conversion,
11/10/45 Offered to CDC for disposal,
14/12/45 Approved for disposal.
K7600 Mk.1 RAF History:
17/11/37 52 Sqn,
19/12/38 12 ERFTS,
02/09/39 15 FTS,
23/09/39 1 FTS,
03/05/40 BGS,
22/02/41 Undercarriage jammed, belly landed Penrhos, ROS
04/07/41 Engine cut, belly landed 2.5 miles north of Penhros,
09/07/41 Fairey,
10/11/41 Rosenfield,
21/12/41 47 MU,
25/03/42 to RAAF
RAAF History:
15/07/42 Rec'd 1 AD ex UK,
15/07/42 Issued ANA ex 2AD for erecting,
24/07/42 Repairs Proceeding,
25/09/42 Undergoing airworthiness inspection (Air pressure unit being adjusted),
30/10/42 Rec'd 2 AD ex ANA,
18/11/42 Allotted 1 BAGS ex 2 AD (Rec'd 30/11/42),
08/12/43 Allotted 1 AOS ex 1 BGS ( Rec'd 13/12/43),
24/02/44 Allotted 1 CRD ex 1 AOS (Rec'd 23/03/44),
06/02/45 Struck off charge
Converted to Components.
K7607 Mk.1 RAF History:
17/11/37 52 Sqn,
19/12/38 12 ERFTS,
02/09/39 15 FTS,
23/09/39 1 FTS,
03/05/40 BGS,
22/02/41 Undercarriage jammed, belly landed Penrhos, ROS
04/07/41 Engine cut, belly landed 2.5 miles north of Penhros,
09/07/41 Fairey,
10/11/41 Rosenfield,
21/12/41 47 MU,
25/03/42 to RAAF
RAAF History:
15/07/42 Rec'd 1 AD ex UK,
15/07/42 Issued ANA ex 2AD for erecting, 
24/07/42 Repairs Proceeding,
25/09/42 Undergoing airworthiness inspection (Air pressure unit being adjusted),
30/10/42 Rec'd 2 AD ex ANA,
18/11/42 Allotted 1 BAGS ex 2 AD (Rec'd 30/11/42),
08/12/43 Allotted 1 AOS ex 1 BGS ( Rec'd 13/12/43),
24/02/44 Allotted 1 CRD ex 1 AOS (Rec'd 23/03/44),
06/02/45 Struck off charge
Converted to Components.
K7613 Mk.1 RAF History:
29/11/37 63 Sqn,
09/01/39 16 ERFTS,
02/09/39 7 FTS,
16/09/39 1 FTS,
17/03/40 To RAAF,
RAAF History:
24/05/41 Rec'd 1 AP ex UK with Merlin III 6107,
14/07/41 Ansetts to Repair 6107,
11/07/41 Allotted 2 BGS ex 1 AP (Rec'd 19/09/41),
12/08/41 Merlin 6107 re-allotted,
15/08/41 Merlin 31397 Installed,
20/09/41 Rec'd 2 BGS ex 1 AP,
20/12/41 A/C force landed and struck fence. Both oleo legs damaged,
22/03/42 A/C collided with parked grader in M/T area - Petrol tank holed,
27/07/42 Issued ANA Parafield ex 2 BGS ,
25/09/42 Stripping suspended pended receipt of suitable jacks and trestles,
06/11/42 Repairs on Fuselage suspended awaiting parts, 29/01/43 Fuselage being stripped,
05/02/43 Fuselage being cleaned ready for painting,
19/02/43 Mainplanes assembled fuselage being cleaned,
25/06/43 Assembly Proceeding,
02/08/43 1st Test flight Completed,
13/08/43 Ready for final test flight,
22/08/43 Allotted 2 BGS ex ANA,
23/08/43 Minor adjustments after test flight,
01/09/43 Rec'd 2 BGS ex ANA,
08/12/43 Allotted 3 AOS ex 2 BGS (Rec'd 13/12/43),
24/02/44 Allotted 1 CRD (Rec'd 28/02/44),
Converted to Components.
K7619 Mk.1 RAF History:
10/12/37 226 Sqn,
24/10/38 35 Sqn,
15/02/39 73 Sqn,
19/10/39 No. 1 FP, Hucknall,
28/03/40 20 MU,
26/05/40 12 FTS,
07/04/41 Engine cut, force landed east of Granthan, Lincolnshire,
25/08/41 38 MU,
15/11/41 47 MU,
05/01/42 To RAAF (Dual Control)
RAAF History:
05/04/42 Rec'd 1 AP ex UK for erection,
29/05/42 Issued 1 AD ex Corpus Christi for erection,
07/09/42 Rec'd 1 AD ex 1 AP (Corpus Christi),
30/09/42 Allotted 2 BAGS ex A1 AD (Rec'd 05/10/42),
15/12/42 Forced landing due to external glycol leak. Airframe damaged,
08/12/43 Allotted 3 AOS ex 2 BGS (rec'd 13/12/43),
14/09/44 Airframe converted to components.
K7622 Mk.1 RAF History:
13/12/37 105 Sqn,
05/04/39 6 MU,
03/07/39 22 ERFTS,
17/04/40 8 MU,
07/06/40 12 FTS,
27/07/41 47 MU,
27/08/41 To RAAF,
RAAF History
21/11/41 Rec'd 1 AP ex UK with Merlin III 855,
21/01/42 Allotted 3 BGS ex 1 AP (Rec'd 13/02/42),
15/07/42 Attempted wheels up landing after engine failure, both mainplanes damaged, West Sale,
03/08/42 Awaiting conversion to Components.
K7638 Mk.1 RAF History:
06/01/38 88 Sqn
06/10/38 106 Sqn,
10/06/39 29 ERFTS,
03/09/39 7 FTS,
10/09/39 1 FTS,
11/04/40 8 BGS,
05/10/40 7 FTS
15/01/41 20 MU,
01/03/41 47 MU
20/03/41 To RAAF
RAAF History
24/05/41 Rec'd at 1AP fitted with Merlin III 4855 ex UK awaiting erection,
18/08/41 Allotted to 2 BGS ex 1 AP, In store 1 AP,
16/10/41 Allotment to 2 BGS Cancelled, a/c to be stored at 1 AP,
21/01/42 Allotted to 3 BGS ex 1 AP (Rec'd 23/01/42),
08/12/43 Allotted to 1 AGS ex 3 BGS (Rec'd 12/12/43),
24/02/44 Allotted 1 CRD ex AGS (Rec'd 04/03/44),
Converted to components.
K7643 Mk.1 RAF History:
07/01/38 88 Sqn
06/10/38 106 Sqn,
10/06/39 3 ERFTS,
03/09/39 7 FTS,
10/09/39 1 FTS,
20/07/41 Engine cut, belly landed, Pepperbox Hill ranges, Wiltshire
27/07/41 Rosenfield,
22/11/41 47 MU
05/01/42 To RAAF
RAAF History
05/04/42 Rec'd at 1AD ex UK for erection,
06/04/42 Awaiting erection at 1 AD,
30/03/43 Issued 1 AP ex 1 AD,
06/05/43 Allotted 2 BGS ex 1 AP (Rec'd 09/05/43),
06/11/43 Minor taxiing accident,
08/12/43 Allotted 3 AOS ex 2 BGS (Rec'd 13/12/43),
20/03/44 Under conversion at 3 AOS,
14/09/44 Approval given for conversion to components.
K7649 Mk.1 RAF History:
17/01/38 63 Sqn
09/03/39 15 ERFTS,
07/05/39 Hit by Hawker Audax K5593 while parked at Redhill and repaired on site,
27/11/39 Morris,
30/03/41 20 MU,
28/04/41 47 MU
04/06/42 To RAAF
RAAF History
16/08/41 Rec'd 1 AP ex UK with Merlin V 4381 for erection,
12/09/41 Awaiting erection at 1 AP,
21/01/42 Allotted to 3 BAGS ex 1 AP (Rec'd 29/01/42),
12/06/42 Engine failed and pilot carried out a forced landing with wheels retracted. Pitot head and radiator cowl damaged, West Sale?,
27/08/43 Taxiing accident, taxied into Oxford BG459,
08/12/43 Allotted to 1 AGS ex 3 BGS (Rec'd 12/12/43),
24/02/44 Allotted 1 CRD ex AGS (Rec'd 11/03/44),
29/12/44 Approved for conversion to components.
K7659 Mk.1 RAF History:
31/01/38 218 Sqn,
11/10/38 185 Sqn,
21/02/39 32 Sqn,
06/06/40 AACU,
01/05/41 32 MU,
06/11/41 47 MU
21/03/42 To RAAF (Dual Control),
RAAF History:
15/07/42 Rec'd 1AD ex 1 AP,
09/09/42 Allotted 3 BAGS ex 1 AD (Rec'd 11/09/42),
08/12/43 Allotted 1 AGS ex 3 BGS (Rec'd 12/12/43),
24/02/42 Allotted 1 CRD ex AGS (Rec'd 11/03/44),
Converted to Components.
K7672 Mk.1 RAF History:
23/02/38 12 Sqn,
02/05/39 6 MU,
19/06/39 1 ERFTS,
03/09/39 7 FTS,
10/09/39 1 FTS,
01/03/40 7 BGS,
02/03/40 Engine cut, bellylanded, Jurby and repaired on site,
29/09/41 Western A/W
08/11/41 9 MU,
26/04/42 215 MU,
26/05/42 3 PATP,
05/08/42 To RAAF,
RAAF History:
08/03/43 Rec'd 1 AP ex UK,
21/04/43 Allotted 2 BAGS ex 1 AP (Rec'd 03/05/43),
08/12/43 Allotted 3AOS ex 2 BGS (Rec'd 13/12/43),
20/03/44 Under conversion at 3 AOS,
14/09/44 Approved for conversion to components.
K7676 Mk.1 RAF History:
01/03/38 12 Sqn,
30/09/38 150 Sqn,
19/11/38 185 Sqn,
15/02/39 72 Sqn,
30/11/39 1 FTS,
16/05/40 7 FTS,
12/06/40 12 FTS,
02/03/41 Blown over taxiing at Tollerton and repaired on site,
15/06/41 16 (P)FTS,
11/07/41 Undercarriage collapsed on landing, Hucknall, reparied on site,
31/10/41 Engine cut, bellylanded near Long Clawson, Nottinghamshire,
10/11/41 Rosenfield,
26/02/42 18 MU,
16/04/42 215 MU,
27/04/42 PATP,
11/06/42 To RAAF (Dual control),
RAAF History:
14/08/42 Rec'd 1 AD ex UK,
17/08/42 Awaiting erection at 1 AD,
01/03/43 Awaiting erection at 1 AD,
21/09/43 Allotted to 1 BGS ex 1 AD (Rec'd 04/10/43),
08/12/43 Allotted to 1 AOS ex 1 BGS (Rec'd 18/12/43),
24/02/44 Allotted 1 CRD ex 1 AOS,
Converted to components.
K7687 Mk.1 RAF History:
18/03/38 142 Sqn,
16/09/38 88 Sqn,
08/10/38 106 Sqn,
10/06/39 3 ERFTS,
20/10/39 1 FTS,
11/07/40 Engine cut, bellylanded, Shalbourne, Wiltshire,
15/07/40 Fairey,
08/10/40 47 MU,
09/06/41 To RAAF
RAAF History:
19/09/41 1 AP,
29/01/42 3 BGS,
27/12/42 Forced landing due to fumes in cockpit from hydraulic leak,
12/12/43 1 AGS,
14/03/44 1 CRD,
29/12/44 SOC
(Note - We have not sighted the RAAF Status Card for this airframe.)
K7705 Mk.1 RAF History:
22/04/38 35 Sqn,
14/10/38 226 Sqn,
25/04/40 8 MU,
18/06/40 Western A/W,
23/08/40 27 MU,
05/10/40 1 FTS,
11/12/40 pilot overcome by fumes, crach landed 2 miles east of Devizes, Wiltshire,
22/02/41 Instructional Airframe 2546M,
??/??/41 To RAAF,
RAAF History:
29/08/41 Rec'd at 1 AP with Merlin A.1349 ex UK,
20/09/41 Allotted 1 ES ex 1 AD,
26/09/41 Issued 1 ES ex 1 AD,
Converted to Instructional Airframe No2.
K7710 Mk.1 RAF History:
30/04/38 35 Sqn,
14/10/38 226 Sqn,
31/10/39 22 MU,
03/06/40 12 FTS,
10/11/40 Undershot landing and hit a tree, Harlaxton,
15/11/40 Fairey,
10/03/41 47 MU,
11/04/41 To Canada and then to RAAF,
RAAF History:
27/06/41 Awaiting erection at 1 AP ex UK,
18/07/41 U/S at 1 AP,
30/07/41 Allotted 2 BGS ex 1 AP (Rec'd 10/08/41),
08/12/43 Allotted 3 AOS ex 2 BGS (Rec'd 12/12/43),
31/12/43 Allotted 6 SFTS Salvage Section ex 3 AOS for conversion,
21/02/42 Issued 6 SFTS ex 3 AOS by road,
14/09/44 A/F converted to components.
K9177 Mk.1 RAF History:
05/05/38 35 Sqn,
24/10/38 226 Sqn,
20/1/39 22 MU,
02/05/40 4 BGS,
12/06/41 10 BGS,
??/09/41 10 AOS,
09/07/42 Rosenfield,
31/08/42 27 MU,
08/10/42 215 MU,
31/10/42 3 PATP,
21/11/42 to RNZAF as Ground Instr. airframe Inst59,
RAAF History:
03/05/43 Rec'd ANA Mascot ex UK?,
25/06/43 Repairs to centre section and fuselage proceeding,
08/10/43 Work stopped waiting parts to complete engine installation,
06/04/44 Received 2 AP ex ANA,
09/05/44 Issued 5 AD Store ex 2 AP,
09/04/45 Recommended for conversion to components,
11/10/45 Recommended to be offered for disposal through CDC,
27/11/45 Approval given to convert to components
K9206 Mk.1 RAF History:
01/06/38 98 Sqn,
03/10/38 Engine cut, bellylanded Beeston, Nottinghamshire and repaired on site,
17/04/40 SF Scampton,
29/10/40 20 MU,
24/02/41 47 MU,
24/03/41 to RAAF,
RAAF History:
24/05/41 Awaiting erection at 1 AP ex UK with Merlin III 1311,
18/06/41 Allotted 2 BGS ex 1 AP,
09/07/41 Rec'd 1 AD ex 1 AP,
21/07/41 Issued 2 BGS ex 1 AD (Rec'd 28/07/41),
02/11/41 Tail collapsed at riveted joint rear bay to aft half of fuselage. Rudder post and elevator shafts bent,
13/07/42 Rec'd 1 AD ex 2 BGS,
19/08/42 Issued 2 BGS ex 1 AD (Rec'd 24/08/42),
02/10/42 A/C tipped on airscrew. Damage to airframe nil,
08/12/43 Allotted 3 AOS ex 2 BGS (Rec'd 13/12/43),
20/03/44 under conversion at 3 AOS,
14/09/44 Airframe converted to components at 5 CRD.
K9219 Mk.1 RAF History:
17/06/38 142 Sqn,
07/10/39 98 Sqn,
13/07/40 9 MU,
01/08/40 Rollason,
??/??/4? 9 MU
09/09/41 47 MU,
27/09/41 Austin,
27/09/41 To RAAF,
RAAF History,
05/12/41 Rec'd from RAF,
13/12/42 3 BGS,
24/05/42 Damaged,
22/10/42 2 miles south of West Sale 3 BAGS, aircraft crashed, all crew baled out with slight injuries, Sgt R. Rosevear (412701), LAC H.H. Shortbridge (421515), and LAC F. Sinclair (418188)
The aircraft was destroyed by fire,
05/11/42 SOC
(Note: The status card is marked L9219, but this serial was allocated to an RAF Blenheim IV and is not a Fairey Battle Serial. Probably an admin error)
K9227 Mk.1 RAF History:
12/07/38 15 Sqn,
30/12/39 22 MU,
24/08/40 4 BGS,
15/08/41 18 MU,
08/12/41 47 MU,
29/01/42 To RAAF,
RAAF History:
14/05/42 Issued ANA ex 2 AD,
29/05/42 Tailplanes, rudder, fin, undercarriage and wings assembled,
05/06/42 Progress stopped pending return of maintenance expiry engine from overhaul,
24/06/42 Allotted 3 BAGS ex 2 AD after collection from ANA,
28/06/42 Rec'd 2 AD ex ANA,
09/07/42 Issued 2 BGS ex 2 AD (Rec'd 18/07/42),
08/12/43 Allotted 1 AGS ex 3 BAGS, (Rec'd 12/12/43),
24/02/44 Allotted 1 CRD ex AGS (Rec'd 01/04/44),
Converted to components.
K9228 Mk.1 RAF History:
23/06/38 15 Sqn,
10/12/39 5 MU,
23/06/40 4 BGS,
15/05/41 Engine cut; overshot forced landing into ditch, Kinsdale LG,
05/08/41 4 AOS,
18/11/41 Hit obstruction on landing, Ringway,
21/11/41 9 MU,
07/10/41 215 MU,
24/10/42 EO Liverpool,
08/11/42 To RAAF
RAAF History:
22/02/43 Rec'd 1 AP ex UK with Merlin III,
17/03/43 Allotted 2 BAS ex 1 AP (Rec'd22/03/43),
08/12/43 Allotted 3 AOS ex 2 BGS (Rec'd 13/12/43),
24/02/44 Allotted 1 CRD ex 3 AOS pending approval for conversion (Rec'd 01/03/44),
Converted to Components.
K9232 Mk.1 RAF History:
30/06/38 40 Sqn,
30/11/39 At Abingdon,
27/12/39 SF Abingdon,
06/03/40 Bicester,
??/??/40 13 OTU,
03/05/40 undercariage colapsed on landing, Squires Gate,
11/05/40 4 MU,
06/06/40 Fairey,
05/04/41 Overshot forced landing on ferry flight from Ringway to Castle Bromwich, Whitley airfield,
05/04/41 Austin,
16/07/41 9 MU,
02/09/41 To RAAF
RAAF History:
05/12/41 1 AP (Arrived with a Merlin V fitted)
13/02/42 Starboard oleo collapsed on landing 3 BAGS ?,
04/05/42 Forced landing with wheels up 3 BAGS ?,
19/10/42 - 11/12/43 known to be with 3 BAGS,
24/02/44 Allotted 1 AGS ex 3 BAGS (Rec'd 11/03/43),
29/12/44 Converted to components at 1 CRD.
Earlier card missing.
There seem to be several clerical errors on the record card for K9232 where it appears to have been occasionally confused with K9323!
K9262 Mk.1 RAF History:
18/07/38 106 Sqn,
06/10/38 88 Sqn,
30/11/39 At Abingdon,
12/12/39 63 Sqn,
08/04/40 Marham,
3 Gp TTF,
14/05/41 Belly landed in error, Marham,
31/10/41 9 MU,
07/10/42 215 MU,
06/11/42 3 PATP,
03/01/43 To RAAF,
RAAF History:
12/04/43 Awaiting erection at 1 AP,
24/06/43 Allotted 1 BGS ex 1 AP (Rec'd 12/07/43),
08/12/43 Allotted 1 AOS ex 1 BGS (Rec'd 13/12/43),
10/01/44 At 1 AOS awaiting Tee Piece,
24/02/44 Allotted 1 CRD ex 1 AOS (Rec'd 04/04/44),
Converted to components.
K9282 Mk.1 RAF History:
24/08/38 150 Sqn,
30/11/39 15 Sqn,
05/12/39 88 Sqn,
12/02/40 8 MU,
11/11/40 47 MU,
15/01/41 To RAAF,
RAAF History:
06/04/41 Awaiting erection at 1 AP ex UK with Merlin III 2635,
08/05/41 Allotted 2 BGS ex 1 AP,
19/05/41 Rec'd 1 AD ex 1 AP for 2 BGS,
02/06/41 Issued 2 BGS ex 1 AD,
15/05/42 Accident to a/c. Excessively heavy landing. Damage to pitot head, starboard outer flap and wingtip, 
08/06/42 Successful forced landing. Damage to airframe nil,
13/07/43 Accident to a/c, 14/07/42 Rec'd 1 AD ex 2 BGS,
19/08/42 Issued 2 BGS ex 1 AD (Rec'd 24/08/42),
01/02/43 Undercarriage collapsed on landing at night. Undercarriage damaged, no other damage stated,
05/12/43 Allotted 3 AOS ex 2 BGS (Rec'd 13/12/43),
24/02/44 Allotted 1 CRD pending approval for conversion,
01/03/44 Issued & rec'd 1 CRD ex 3 AOS,
29/12/44 Converted to components.
K9288 Mk.1 K9288 is noted in RAAF service in several references - but we have not sighted an RAAF Status Card for this airframe.
Air Britain notes that it was transferred from the RAF on 24/07/41 to the RCAF where it served as 2054.)
K9290 Mk.1 RAF History:
30/08/38 150 Sqn,
30/09/38 12 Sqn,
01/11/39 1 AACU
27/12/39 At Abingdon,
06/03/40 Bicester,
02/05/40 undercarriage jammed and collapsed on landing, Bicester, and repaired on site,
20/10/40 17 OTU,
23/02/41 27 MU,
06/11/41 47 MU,
28/02/42 To RAAF,
RAAF History:
14/09/42 Rec'd 1 AD ex UK,
24/10/42 Allotted 2 BAGS ex 1 AD (Rec'd 29/10/42),
08/12/43 Allotted 3 AGS ex 2 BAGS (Rec'd 13/12/43),
24/02/44 Allotted 1 CRD ex 3 AGS pending conversion to components (Rec'd 28/02/42),
Converted to components.
K9291 Mk.1 RAF History:
01/09/38 150 Sqn,
30/09/38 12 Sqn,
15/11/39 CGS
??/??/4? 7 BGS,
19/09/41 47 MU,
19/11/41 To RAAF,
RAAF History:
29/03/42 Rec'd 1 AD ex UK,
30/03/43 Issued 1 AP ex 1 AD,
04/06/43 Allotted 2 BGS ex 1 AP (Rec'd 14/06/43),
08/12/43 Allotted 3 AOS ex 2 BGS (Rec'd 13/12/43),
15/12/43 Recommended for conversion to components (Airframe, Wings, U/C & Airscrew damaged),
22/12/43 Allotted 6 SFTS ex 3 AOS to be held pending conversion,
18/01/44 Request from 3 AOS to HMG re allocation of aircraft,
24/01/44 Issued 6 SFTS ex 3 AOS,
Converted to Components.
K9297 Mk.1 RAF History:
08/03/38 103 Sqn
03/11/39 Abingdon,
13/01/40 63 Sqn,
18/04/40 12 OTU,
09/02/41 20 MU,
01/03/41 47 MU,
24/03/41 To RAAF
RAAF History:
24/05/41 Awaiting erection at 1 AP ex UK with Merlin III 1635,
29/09/41 Allotted 2 BGS ex 1 AP (Rec'd 14/10/41),
23/11/41 Two rounds fired into fuselage forward from tail on port side. Extensive damage to airframe,
27/12/41 L5551 collided with K9297 which was stationary. Rudder and starboard wingtip damaged. Fuselage bay aft near cockpit damaged,
24/08/42 Awaiting conversion,
Converted to Instructional Airframe No 3,
22/09/43 Converted to components.

The RAAF Museam website states that:
"In 1940, Plt Off. R. Givens, of No 88 Sqn, RAF, flew Battle K9297 in combat over France with the AASF (Advance Air Striking Force), and, in 1941, he flew the same aircraft, K9297, in Australia as a FltLt instructor on exchange duty with the RAAF. "
K9322 Mk.1 Dual RAF History:
27/09/38 106 Sqn
06/10/38 88 Sqn,
18/09/40 18 MU,
22/12/40 47 MU,
15/01/41 To RAAF
RAAF History:
06/04/41 Awaiting erection at 1 AP ex UK with Merlin III 1761,
19/05/41 Allotted ICF ex 1 AD (Conversion Course),
07/06/41 Rec'd 1 AD ex 1 AP,
15/08/41 Force landing damage at Ballarat after engine failure,
14/08/41 Allotted 2 BGS ex ICF,
24/08/41 Rec'd 1 AD ex 1 AP after forced landing,
08/09/41 Rec'd 2 BGS ex 1 AD,
08/12/43 Allotted 3 AOS ex 2 BGS (Rec'd 13/12/43),
20/03/44 Under conversion at 3 AOS,
19/04/44 SOC
Converted to Components.
K9324 Mk.1 RAF History:
27/09/38 185 Sqn
10/10/38 218 Sqn,
07/03/40 10 MU,
02/04/40 Austin,
17/07/40 38 MU,
01/09/40 47 MU,
19/09/40 To RAAF
RAAF History:
03/12/40 Received from RAF,
??/??/41 1 BGS,
24/03/41 Forced landing after engine falure,
25/03/41 Second forced landing afer engine failure,
Missing the history of this aircraft from 1941-44,
14/09/44 Converted to Instructional Airframe No 13,
Sold by CDC (Vic) to All Souls School.
K9346 Mk.1 RAF History:
14/10/3 226 Sqn,
24/04/40 2 SF,
02/05/40 22 MU,
04/06/40 5 BGS,
21/09/40 27 MU,
11/10/40 47 MU,
02/11/40 To RAAF
RAAF History:
22/12/40 Awaiting erection at 1 AP ex UK with Merlin III 1227,
13/03/41 Allotted 1 BGS ex 1 AP (Issued 24/03/41),
31/03/41 U/S at BGS,
24/03/41 Forced landing Engine failure. Nil damage,
21/04/41 U/S at 1 BGS,
21/01/42 Taxying accident. Damage to port mainplane one side bent & underside torn,
09/03/42 Forced landing due to engine failure. Damage to airframe nil,
17/05/42 Number of rounds were fired through the port fuselage and tailplane by trainee. Fuselage and port tailplane damaged,
08/12/43 Allotted 1 AOS ex 1 BGS (rec'd 13/12/43),
24/02/44 Allotted 1 CRD ex 1 AOS (rec'd 11/04/44),
29/12/44 Converted to components.
K9362 Mk.1 RAF History:
31/10/38 40 Sqn,
03/12/39 5 MU,
12/06/40 4 BGS,
09/12/41 47 MU,
28/02/42 To RAAF
RAAF History:
17/09/42 Rec'd 1 AD ex UK,
09/11/42 Allotted 3 BAGS ex 1 AD (Rec'd 11/1/42),
05/06/43 Crashed at Walla Walock, cause not known, 100% write off, Sgt R.P. Stevens & LAC D.C.R. Fisher - both killed,
26/06/43 Allotted 1 AD ex 3 BAGS,
28/06/43 Awaiting conversion to components, Converted to Components
(Note: The Status card records the serial here as N9362, however this serial belongs to an RAF Tiger Moth! Looks like an admin error.)
K9368 Mk.1 RAF History:
07/11/38 98 Sqn,
20/09/39 15 Sqn,
30/11/39 12 Sqn,
07/05/40 20 MU,
06/09/40 32 MU,
01/03/41 47 MU
03/04/41 To RAAF,
RAAF History:
24/05/41 Awaiting erection at 1 AP ex UK with Merlin III 2097,
18/07/41 U/S at 1 AP,
30/07/41 Allotted 2 BGS ex 1 AP,
21/03/41 Rec'd 1 AD ex 1 AP,
06/09/41 Issued 2 BGS ex 1 AD (Rec'd 08/09/41),
08/12/43 Allotted 3 AOS ex 2 BGS (Rec'd 13/12/43),
24/02/44 Allotted 1 CRD ex 3 AOS pending approval for conversion,
28/02/44 Rec'd 1 CRD ex 3 AOS,
29/12/44 Converted to components.
K9371 Mk.1 RAF History:
07/11/38 RAE for electrical development,
30/05/40 22 MU,
04/06/40 BGS,
25/10/41 47 MU,
19/11/41 To RAAF,
RAAF History:
01/06/42 Rec'd 1 ED ex UK ex 1 AP,
07/07/42 Allotted 3 BAGS ex 1 AD,
09/07/42 Rec'd 1 AD ex 1 AP,
20/07/42 Rec'd 3 BAGS ex 1 AD,
08/12/43 Allotted 1 AGS ex 3 BGS (Rec'd 12/12/43),
24/02/44 Allotted 1 CRD ex AGS (Rec'd11/03/44),
Converted to Components.
K9375 Mk.1 RAF History:
08/11/38 12 Sqn,
30/10/39 Mildenhall
3 Gp TFF
30/10/40 47 MU,
05/01/42 To RAAF,
RAAF History:
01/06/42 Rec'd 1 AD ex UK ex 1 AP,
07/07/42 Allotted 3 BAGS ex 1 AP,
09/07/42 Rec'd 1 AD ex 1 AP,
09/09/42 Issued 3 BGS ex 1 AD (Rec'd 09/09/42),
16/09/42 Forced landing. Partial engine failure produced outbreak of fire. A/C destroyed by fire,
21/09/42 Awaiting conversion,
Converted to components.
K9380 Mk.1 RAF History:
14/11/38 150 Sqn,
29/04/40 6 MU,
01/08/40 Rollason,
02/09/40 Fairey,
10/02/41 18 MU,
28/02/41 47 MU,
03/04/41 To RAAF,
RAAF History:
24/05/41 Awaiting erection at 1 AP ex UK (Merlin III 1589),
09/07/41 Rec'd 1 AD ex 1 AP,
09/07/41 Allotted 2 BGS ex 1 AD (Rec'd 21/07/41),
30/08/43 Awaiting conversion,
21/05/43 Allotted 7 CRD ex 2 BGS for conversion,
09/09/43 Allotment to 7 AD cancelled,
09/09/43 Allotted to 6 SFTS Salvage Section ex 2 BGS for conversion,
Converted to components.
K9388 Mk.1 RAF History:
17/11/38 150 Sqn,
24/10/39 Abingdon,
20/11/39 CGS,
26/08/40 1 FTS,
04/07/41 32 MU,
22/08/41 1 FTS,
06/11/41 Engine cut, bellylanded 5m SE of Salisbury, Wiltshire, Returned to service,
23/03/42 18 MU,
04/04/42 Undercarriage collapsed when engine started, Dumfries, Returned to service,
29/05/42 215 MU,
29/06/42 PATP,
05/08/42 To RAAF,
RAAF History:
01/03/43 Rec'd 1 AP ex UK,
02/04/43 Allotted to 2 BAGS ex 1 AP (Rec'd 15/04/43),
08/12/43 Allotted 3 AOS ex 2 BGS (Rec'd 13/12/43),
24/02/44 Allotted 1 CRD ex 3 AOS for conversion (Rec'd 22/03/44),
Converted to Components.
K9392 Mk.1 Some sources quote K9392 as an RAAF Battle.
This is understandable as the status card for N9392 is incorrectly maked as "K9392".
The real K9392Served with the RAF from 19/11/38 and was then transferred to the SAAF on 09/07/41 where it became 981.
K9393 Mk.1 RAF History:
23/11/38 52 Sqn,
18/04/40 12 OTU,
06/09/40 Stalled landing at night, Benson,
21/09/40 Austin,
25/03/41 12 MU,
29/03/41 47 MU,
26/05/41 To RAAF,
RAAF History:
09/08/41 Rec'd at 1 AP ex UK with Merlin V 3731 erection complete - waiting ground test,
27/08/41 Allotted 2 BGS ex 1 AP,
19/09/41 Issued 2 BGS ex 1 AP,
20/09/41 Rec'd 1 AD ex 1 AP,
29/09/41 Rec'd 2 BGS ex 1 AP,
27/01/42 Forced landing caused by engine failure. Airframe damaged,
10/10/42 Allotted ANA Parafield ex 2 BGS,
26/10/42 Awaiting conversion,
23/11/42 At 2 BGS,
12/04/43 Allotted ANA Parafield ex 2 BGS,
25/06/43 Fuselage painted,
07/07/43 Work suspended,
16/07/43 Assembly proceeding,
23/07/43 Repairs proceeding at ANA,
06/08/43 Repairs to centre section completed,
10/09/43 Engine installed,
08/10/43 Ready for test flight,
15/10/43 Being recamouflaged,
26/11/43 Allotted 3BGS ex ANA (P),
29/11/43 Rec'd 3 BGS ex ANA (P),
08/12/43 Allotted 3 AOS ex 3 BGS,
08/12/43 Force landed on ferry flight after engine failure (near Yarram), Major damage, Salvaged and repaired by unit,
20/12/43 Rec'd 1 AGS ex 3 AOS,
14/12/43 Allotted 1 CRD ex 3 AOS,
17/12/43 Issued 1 CRD ex 3 AOS Converted to components.
K9411 Mk.1 RAF History:
06/12/38 52 Sqn,
26/08/39 103 Sqn,
24/02/40 8 MU,
07/05/40 13 MU,
23/05/40 Rollason,
30/06/40 38 MU,
01/09/40 47 MU,
19/09/40 To RAAF,
RAAF History:
03/12/1940 Rec'd 1 AP ex UK with Merlin III 1299,
31/12/40 Temp allotted 1 AD for test of air cleaner,
07/01/41 Reallotted 1 BGS - tests completed,
21/04/41 Merlin 1299 Allotted 1 AD for repair,
28/04/41 U/S at 1 BGS (minus engine),
19/07/41 1 BGS,
08/12/42 Allotted 1 AOS ex 1 BGS (Rec'd 13/12/43),
10/01/44 At 1 AOS awaiting oils seals,
24/02/44 Allotted 1 CRD ex 1 AOS,
15/05/44 Still at 1 AOS,
10/05/44 Required for instructional purposes to ATCS. Held pending action,
31/05/44 Selected for allotment to ATC 153 SQN Charters Towers,
16/06/44 Allotted to 1 CRD for issue to ATC Squadron,
31/07/44 In view of acute shortage of aircrew for this a/c requested approval for flight in mid August,
18/08/44 Awaiting ferry flight by 2 AP to HQ 153 SQN ATC Charters Towers,
Converted to Instructional Airframe No 12,
17/01/46 Offered for Disposal,
08/08/46 Airframe transferred to Army Salvage Depot Townsville for subsequent sale by auction,
18/03/47 Advised by CDC. Sale of aircraft Townsville Grammar school for 5 pounds.
K9422 Mk.1 RAF History:
12/12/38 63 Sqn,
06/09/39 15 Sqn,
26/09/39 Abingdon,
08/10/39 98 Sqn,
17/07/40 18 MU
17/03/41 47 MU,
26/05/41 To RAAF,
RAAF History:
09/08/41 Awaiting erection at 1 AP ex UK (Merlin III 2193),
18/08/41 Allotted 2 BGS ex 1 AP,
21/08/41 Rec'd 1 AD ex 1 AP for 2 BGS,
06/09/41 Issued 2 BGS ex 1 AD, 08/09/41 Rec'd 2 BGS ex 1 AD,
08/12/43 Allotted 3 AOS ex 2 BGS (Rec'd 13/12/43),
14/09/44 Airframe converted to components 5 CRD.
K9426 Mk.1 RAF History:
Currently Researching
RAAF History:
23/11/42 Rec'd ANA ex UK,
27/11/42 Assembly proceeding,
11/12/42 hydraulic systems being checked,
18/12/42 Assembly in final stages, electrical system under overhaul,
09/01/43 Allotted 2 BAGS ex 2 AP,
10/01/43 Rec 2 AP ex ANA,
14/01/43 Issued 2 BAGS ex 2 AP, (Rec'd 18/01/43),
19/11/43 A/C landed and came to stop on aerodrome and bomb immediately dropped and exploded, petrol tanks exploded and a/c caught fire and burned,
22/11/43 Awaiting conversion,
23/11/43 Allotted 6 SFTS Salvage Section ex 2 BGS for conversion,
29/11/43 Issued 6 SFTS Salvage Section ex 2 BGS,
Converted to components.
K9429 Mk.1 RAF History:
Currently Researching
RAAF History:
02/11/42 Rec'd 1 AD ex UK awaiting erection,
08/02/43 Allotted 2 BAGS ex 1 AD (Rec'd 09/02/43),
08/12/43 Allotted 3 AOS ex 2 BGS (Rec'd 13/12/43),
24/02/44 Allotted 1 CRD ex 3 AOS pending approval for conversion,
16/03/44 Rec'd 1 CRD ex 23 AOS,
Converted to components.
K9435 Mk.1 RAF History:
Currently Researching
RAAF History:
13/11/42 Being assembled at Ansetts,
27/11/42 Not yet received for AID inspection,
04/12/42 Electrical installation delayed,
11/12/42 Undergoing contractor's inspection,
18/12/42 Ready for final inspection,
06/01/43 Rec'd 2 AP ex Ansetts,
07/01/43 Allotted 2 BAGS ex 2 AP,
11/01/43 Rec'd 2 BAGS ex 2 AP,
04/11/43 Allotted ANA Parafield ex 2 BGS for anti corrosive treatment,
16/11/43 E Store at 2 BGS,
13/12/43 Received at 3 AOS ex 2 BAGS,
03/03/43 Issued ANA Parafield ex 3 AOS,
31/12/43 A/C departed (No signal sent),
06/05/43 Allotted 1 CRD ex ANA Parafield for conversion,
Converted to components.
K9442 Mk.1 RAF History:
Currently Researching
RAAF History:
02/01/42 Rec'd 1 AP ex UK with Merlin II 2215 awaiting erection,
21/01/42 Allotted 3 BGS ex 1 AP (Rec'd 29/01/42),
20/05/42 Engine cut out. Forced landing - hit stump or fence. S/B mainplane heavily damaged U/C and port mainplane slightly damaged,
22/06/42 Taxiing accident. Pilot taxied over soft ground, Port wing tip damaged,
16/04/43 Wheels up forced landing on bad ground (LettsBeach - collided with tree?),
08/12/43 Allotted 1 AGS ex 3 BGS (Rec'd 12/12/43),
24/03/44 Allotted 1 CRD ex AGS (Issued 14/04/44),
24/01/45 Delivered to Werribee Bombing Range, (Fuselage to be made available for bombing trials at Werribee Bombing Range),
Converted to components.
K9443 Mk.1 RAF History:
Currently Researching
RAAF History:
08/03/43 Rec'd 1 AP ex UK awaiting erection,
12/04/43 Allotted 2 BAGS ex 1 AP (Rec'd 20/04/43),
08/12/43 Allotted 3 AGS ex 2 BGS (Rec'd 13/12/43),
20/03/44 Under conversion at 3 AOS,
14/09/44 Airframe converted to components.
K9444 Mk.1 RAF History:
Currently Researching
RAAF History:
23/05/41 Rec'd 1 AP ex UK with Merlin III 14277,
18/06/42 Allotted 2 BGS ex 1 AP,
07/07/41 Rec'd 1 AD ex 1 AP,
29/07/42 Issued 2 BGS ex 1 AD (Rec'd 04/08/41),
08/12/43 Allotted 3 AGS ex 2 BGS (Rec'd 13/12/43),
31/12/43 Allotted 6 SFTS ex 3AGS for conversion,
26/01/44 Issued 6 SFTS,
19/09/44 Airframe converted to components.
K9447 Mk.1 RAF History:
Currently Researching
RAAF History:
09/11/42 Rec'd 1 AD ex UK awaiting erection,
13/04/43 Issued 1 AP ex 1 AD,
02/06/43 Allotted 2 BAGS ex 1 AP (Rec'd 11/06/43),
08/12/43 Allotted 3 AOS ex 2 BAGS (rec'd 13/12/43),
24/02/44 Allotted 1 CRD ex 3 AOS pending approval for conversion,
13/03/44 Rec'd 1 CRD,
Converted to components.
K9464 Mk.1 RAF History:
Currently Researching
RAAF History:
06/04/41 Awaiting erection at 1 AP ex UK with Merlin III 23555,
08/05/41 Allotted 2 BGS ex 1 AP (Issued 02/06/41),
10/08/41 Port u/c leg collapsed on landing. Port wingtip, aileron damaged. S/B landing wheel tyre thrown out,
11/05/42 One wheel emergency landing. Port leg failed to lower from retracted position. Port flaps damaged. S/B tyre burst,
19/04/43 Allotted ANA Parafield ex 2 BAGS (Issued 21/04/43),
25/06/43 Repairs Proceeding,
06/08/43 Progress stopped. Parts required, 20/08/43Progress stopped. Parts required (Centre Section),
24/08/43 Awaiting centre section,
09/09/43 Allotted 6 SFTS Salvage Section ex ANA Parafield pending conversion,
Converted to components.
K9468 Mk.1 Dual RAF History:
Currently Researching
RAAF History:
06/04/41 Awaiting erection 1 AP ex UK with Merlin III 5065,
19/05/42 Allotted ICF ex 1 AP (Course Conversion),
05/06/41 Rec'd 1 AD ex 1 AP for ICF,
14/08/41 Allotted 2 BGS ex CF (Rec'd 18/08/41),
01/10/43 Allotted ANA Parafield ex 2 BGS for anti corrosive treatment (Issued 03/10/43),
08/10/43 Being Dismantled,
15/10/43 Conversion recommended,
22/10/43 Being dismantled,
29/10/43 Conversion commenced,
Converted to components at 5 CRD.
K9478 Mk.1 RAF History:
Currently Researching
RAAF History:
24/05/41 Awaiting erection 1 AP ex UK with Merlin III 1425,
18/06/41 Allotted 2 BGS ex 1 AP,
09/07/41 Rec'd 1 AD ex 1 AP,
04/08/41 Rec'd 2 BGS ex 1 AD,
08/12/43 Allotted 3 AOS ex 2 BGS (Rec'd 13/12/43),
24/02/44 Allotted 1 CRD ex 3 AOS pending approval for conversion,
29/02/44 Crashed near Stawell Victoria. Forced landing caused by lack of fuel. Recommended for conversion,
01/03/44 Rec'd 1 CRD ex 3 AOS,
Converted to components.
K9486 Mk.1 RAF History:
Currently Researching
RAAF History:
05/09/1941Rec'd 1 Ape ex UK awaiting erection with Merlin (1229?),
08/09/41 Allotted 2 BGS ex 1 AP (Rec'd 14/10/41),
17/06/42 Rec'd 1 AD ex 2 BGS,
05/07/42 Forced landing. Damage to flaps, port u/c tyre & tube and port wingtip,
06/07/42 Issued 2 BGS ex 1 AD,
13/07/43 Rec'd 1 AD ex 2 BGS,
20/09/42 Allotted 2 BGS ex 1 AD (Rec'd 28/09/42),
20/08/43 Allotted ANA Parafield ex 2 BGS for anti corrosive treatment (Issued 27/08/43),
29/08/43 Not started,
22/09/43 Allotted 2 BGS ex ANA,
10/09/43 Being recamouflaged,
24/09/43 Rec'd 3 AOS ex 2 BGS,
20/03/44 Under conversion at 3 AOS,
14/09/44 A/F converted to components at 1 CRD.
L2166   Some sources quote L2166 as an RAAF Battle.
This is understandable as the status card for N2166 is incorrectly maked as "L2166" which was a serial was allocated to an RAF Short Sunderland I
L4941 Mk.1 RAF History:
01/11/38 103 Sqn,
23/10/39 63 Sqn,
30/11/39 At Abingdon,
06/03/40 Bicester,
06/02/41 27 MU,
23/04/41 47 MU,
04/06/41 To RAAF,
RAAF History:
16/08/41 Rec'd 1 AP ex UK for errection (Merlin II 1053),
01/10/41 Allotted 1 BGS ex 1 AP,
03/10/41 Issued 1 BGS ex 1 AP,
04/10/41 Rec'd 1 BGS ex 1 AP,
24/02/42 Engine failed during take off. pilot made a succesful landing in waste land at end of runway. Damage to airframe nil.
11/05/42 Aircraft landed with whells retracted. Radiator damaged.
08/06/43 Forced landing 6 miles South of Evans Head.
L4941 collided with Fairey Battle L5650 during gunnery exercise, Evans Head,
L4941 force landed in the bombing range and L5650 crashed.
08/12/43 Allotted 1 AOS ex 1 BGS,
13/12/43 Rec'd 1 AOS ex 1 BGS,
05/01/44 Allotted 2 AD ex 1 AOS,
13/01/44 Rec'd 2 AD ex 1 AOS,
07/03/44 Selected for allottment to 1 CRD,
27/03/44 Issued 1 CRD ex 2 CRD by 2 AP,
Converted to components
L4954 Mk.1 RAF History:
30/11/38 52 Sqn,
26/09/39 88 Sqn,
15/02/40 8 MU,
13/06/40 12 FTS,
12/08/40 Undercarriage leg jammed, swung on landing, Grantham,
22/08/40 8 MU,
07/11/40 47 MU,
15/01/41 To RAAF,
RAAF History:
06/04/41 Rec'd 1 AP awaiting erection with Merlin III 6231,
18/06/41 Allotted 2BGS ex 1 AP,
09/07/41 Rec'd 1AD ex 1 AP
29/07/41 Rec'd 2 BGS ex 1 AP,
04/08/41 Rec'd at 2 BGS,
27/01/43 Taxied into Battle L5105 after night landing Port Pirie,
08/12/43 Allotted 3 AOS ex 2 BGS,
13/12/43 Rec'd 3 AOS ex 2 BGS,
24/02/44 Allotted 1 CRD ex 3 AOS pending approval for conversion to components,
15/03/44 Issued 1 CRD ex 3 AOS,
16/03/44 Rec'd 1 CRD ex 3 AOD,
29/12/44 Approved for conversion to components
L4958 Mk.1 RAF History:
05/12/38 52 Sqn,
12/12/38 63 Sqn,
26/08/38 12 Sqn,
04/03/40 10 MU,
19/06/40 4 MU
23/08/40 27 MU
09/09/40 1 FTS,
03/04/41 Overshot landing in rain and ran into pit, Netheravon,
17/06/42 38 MU,
05/10/42 215 MU
18/10/42 EO Newcastle,
22/10/42 To RAAF
Currently Researching
RAAF History:
08/02/43 Rec'd 1 AP ex UK with Merlin III Fitted,
11/03/43 Alloted to 2 BAGS ex 1 AP,
20/03/43 Issued to 2 BAGS ex 1 AP,
22/03/43 Rec'd 2 BAGS ex 1 AP,
23/11/43 Landing accident Pt Pirie, airframe 10% damaged, rear fuselage 90% damaged, recommended for conversion,
08/12/43 Allotted 3AGS ex 2BGS,
13/12/43 Rec'd 3AGS ex 2BGS,
20/12/43 Issued 6 SFTS ex 2BGS,
Converted to Components
L4970 Mk.1 RAF History:
20/01/39 185 Sqn,
28/06/39 52 Sqn,
30/11/39 63 Sqn,
18/04/40 12 OTU,
30/09/40 Hit Chance light on landing at night, Benson,
04/10/40 Fairey,
30/01/41 18 MU,
28/02/41 47 MU,
03/04/41 To RAAF,
RAAF History:
24/05/41 Awaiting errection at 1AP ex UK (Merlin III 2919),
05/08/41 Allotted 2 BGS ex 1 AP,
21/08/41 Rec'd 1AD ex 1 AP,
14/09/40 Issued 2BGS ex 1 AD,
23/09/41 Rec'd 2 BGS ex 1 AD,
08/12/43 Allotted 3 AGS ex 2 BGS,
13/12/43 Rec'd 3 AGS ex 2 BGS,
14/09/44 Approval given to convert airframe to components
L4974 Mk.1 RAF History:
04/02/39 35 Sqn,
09/04/40 Polish OTU,
??/??/40 18 OTU
28/11/40 Fairey,
23/02/41 43 Group,
26/04/41 9 MU,
31/10/41 47 MU,
05/01/42 To RAAF,
RAAF History:
05/04/42 Rec'd 1 AD ex UK for errection,
22/03/43 Rec'd 1 AP ex UK
30/03/43 Issued 1 AP ex 1 AD,
18/06/43 Allotted 2 BGS ex 1 AP,
28/06/43 Issued 2 BGS ex 1 AP,
05/07/43 Rec's 2 BGS ex 1 AP,
09/12/43 Allotted 3 AOS ex 2 BGS,
13/12/43 Rec'd 3 AOS ex 2 BGS
24/02/44 Allotted 1 CRD ex 3 AOS pending approval for conversion,
27/02/44 Issued 1 CRD ex 3 AOS,
16/03/44 Rec'd 1 CRD ex 3 AOS,
Converted to Components
L4975 Mk.1 RAF History:
04/02/39 35 Sqn,
22/04/40 17 OTU,
01/09/41 Dumfries,
30/09/41 47 MU,
04/12/41 To RAAF,
RAAF History:
12/03/42 Rec'd 1 AD ex UK,
03/04/42 Allotted Performance & Test Section ex 1 AD for flight testing,
16/04/42 Allotted 3 BAGS ex 1 AD,
05/05/42 Issued & Rec'd 3 BAGS ex 1 AD,
31/08/42 Tail lifted in high wind while running engine up. Damage to airframe not stated.
08/12/43 Allotted 1 AGS ex 3 BGS,
12/12/43 Rec'd 1 AGS ex 3 BGS,
08/01/44 Allotted 1 AD ex 1 WAGS for towing modification,
21/01/44 Issued 1 ED ex AGS,
01/02/44 rec'd 1 AD ex AGS,
25/02/44 Allotted 1 CRD ex 1 AD (Conversion),
18/03/44 Issued 1 CRD ex 1 AD (Conversion),
Converted to components
L4982 Mk.1 RAF History:
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RAAF History:
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L4985 Mk.1 RAF History:
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L4998 Mk.1 RAF History:
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L4999 Mk.1 RAF History:
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L5005 Mk.1 RAF History:
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RAAF History:
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L5006 Mk.1 RAF History:
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L5012 Mk.1 RAF History:
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RAAF History:
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L5013 Mk.1 RAF History:
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RAAF History:
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L5015 Mk.1 RAF History:
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RAAF History:
19 Jun 43 West Sale? 3 BAGS, starboard tailplane hit port wing of Fairey Battle L5257 in formation flying, SGt. R.F. Bourke (409499) , 1 Sep 43 West Sale? 3 BAGS, elevator damaged by gunfire Drogue shoot, Sgt.B.W. Maskey.
L5017 Mk.1 RAF History:
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L5018 Mk.1 RAF History:
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L5022 Mk.1 RAF History:
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RAAF History:
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L5023 Mk.1 RAF History:
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RAAF History:
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L5028 Mk.1 RAF History:
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RAAF History:
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L5029 Mk.1 RAF History:
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RAAF History:
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L5031 Mk.1 RAF History:
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RAAF History:
27 Sep 42 West Sale? 3 BAGS, overshot emergency strip & hit tree stump.
L5038 Mk.1 RAF History:
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L5044 Mk.1 RAF History:
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RAAF History:
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L5046 Mk.1 RAF History:
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RAAF History:
28/06/42 Issued ANA for erection ex overseas,
03/07/42 Fuselage and mainplanes undergoing inspection,
24/07/42 Progress satisfactory,
31/07/42 Undergoing airworthiness inspection,
25/09/42 Booster magneto and oil cooler undergoing repair,
16/11/42 Received 2AD ex ANA,
19/11/42 Allotted to 1 BAGS,
30/11/42 Received 1 BAGS ex 2AD, 08/12/43 Allotted 1 AOS ex 1 BAGS,
13/12/43 Received 1 AOS ex 1 BAGS,
10/01/44 at 1 AOS awaiting allotment (Block Storage),
21/03/44 Allotted 3 CRD,
03/04/44 Issued at 3 CRD,
09/04/44 Received 3CRD ex 1 AOS,
14/09/44 Approved for conversion to components.
L5049 Mk.1 RAF History:
Currently Researching
RAAF History:
06/06/42 Received 1 AD ex 1 AP (ex overseas),
19/06/42 Allotted Special Duties Flight,
22/06/42 at 1AD,
11/07/42 Allotted to 3 BAGS,
26/08/42 Received 3 BAGS ex 1AD,
08/12/43 Allotted to 1 AGS ex 3 BAGS,
12/12/43 received at 1AD,
08/01/44 Allotted to 1 AGS following Modification,
16/04/45 In storage AGS,
04/05/45 Allotted 1 CRD ex AGS,
14/05/45 held for disposal, 1
1/10/45 recommended for disposal by CDC,
20/12/45 Approved for disposal by CDC,
10/01/46 Stored,
04/06/46 Authorised for W/O,
21/09/46 1 Stores Depot,
12/11/47 Passed to DAP,
08/02/49 DAP action completed.

(Note: Another source quotes this aircraft struck Oxford HN273 while taxiing after brake cable broke on 8 Apr 42 at East Salewith 3 BAGS, however this is not noted on the ASC and would be before it's delivery date).
L5050 Mk.1 RAF History:
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RAAF History:
09/05/41 Received with Merlin III 3615 awaiting erection at 1 AP ex UK,
18/07/41 Unserviceable at 1AP,
08/08/41 Engine 3614 removed and sent to 1 AD for maintenance, aircraft in storage,
21/01/42 Allotted 3 BGS ex 1 AP & rec'd 29/01/42,
05/10/42 Forced landing, pilot executed one wheel landing, fuselage holed by tree stump Gifford strip,
12/10/42 Awaiting conversion,
11/12/42 Rec'd 1 AD for repairs,
08/12/42 Allotted Ansetts ex 1 AD for Repairs,
23/10/42 Noted as Converted to components,
11/12/42 Rec'd at Ansetts,
01/01/43 Stripping for inspection,
14/01/43 Conversion cancelled,
15/01/43 Undergoing inspection,
22/01/43 repairs commenced,
19/02/43 Assembly proceeding,
02/07/43 Inspection being carried out, 1
9/07/43 rec'd 1 AD ex Ansetts,
03/05/43 Returned to Ansetts ex 1 AD,
27/09/43 Rec'd 1 AD ex Ansetts,
19/1043 Allotted 2 BGS and Rec'd ex 1 AD 25/10/43,
08/12/43 Allotted 3 AOS ex 2 BGS and rec'd 13/12/43,
08/01/44 Allotted 1 AD ex 3 AOS for towing Mod & issued 15/01/44,
28/02/44 Allotted 1 CRD ex 1 AD conversion & rec'd 13/03/44,
Converted to components (Authority date unreadable).
L5052 Mk.1 RAF History:
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RAAF History:
05/09/41 Rec'd 1AP ex UK awaiting erection,
29/09/41 Allotted 2 BGS ex 1AP,
14/10/41 Rec'd 2 BGS,
28/04/42 Precautionary Landing - Damage Nil,
14/07/42 Rec'd 1AD ex 2 BGS,
11/07/42 Aircraft struck wire fence with starboard mainplane at end of landing run. Starboard flap, aileron, mainplane and tailplane damaged,
19/08/42 Issued 2 BGS ex 1 AD & rec'd 24/08/42,
11/11/43 Allotted ANA Parafield ex 2 BGS for anti corrosive treatment,
16/11/43 Issued ANA,
14/09/44 Approval given to convert airframe to components at 5 CRD.
L5061 Mk.1 RAF History:
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9 Jul 42 West Sale? 3 BAGS, damaged in wheels up landing after engine failure.
L5069 Mk.1 RAF History:
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RAAF History:
12/09/42 Rec'd 1AD ex UK for erection,
08/10/42 Allotted 3 BAGS ex 1AD,
11/10/42 Rec'd 3 BAGS,
08/12/43 Allotted 1 AGS ex 3 BAGS,
12/12/43 Rec'd 1 AGS,
24/02/44 Allotted 1 CRD ex AGS,
24/03/44 Issued 1 CRD ex AGS,
24/12/44 Noted as Converted to components.
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L5082 Mk.1 RAF History:
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L5094 Mk.1 RAF History:
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Crashed 14/01/44, Evans Head.
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L5105 Mk.1 RAF History:
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L5108 Mk.1 RAF History:
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1 Stores Depot 11/10/45 Recommended for offer to CDC for disposal,
20/12/45 Approved for disposal,
10/01/46 Storage,
04/06/46 Authorised for w/o,
26/11/47 Passed to DAP,
08/02/49 DAP action complete.
L5117 Mk.1 RAF History:
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L5122 Mk.1 RAF History:
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L5124 Mk.1 RAF History:
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19 Oct 44 5 miles west of West Sale 3 BAGS, belly landed.
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L5125 Mk.1 RAF History:
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L5128 Mk.1 RAF History:
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L5129 Mk.1 RAF History:
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1 Feb 43 West Sale Gunnery Range? 3 BAGS, force landed on range,
9 Mar 43 West Sale? 3 BAGS, force landed after engine failure.
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L5257 Mk.1 RAF History:
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19 Jun 43 West Sale? 3 BAGS, port wing hit by starboard tailplane of Fairey Battle L5015 in formation flying, Sgt. D. Warrell (418775), LAC S.E. Young, & LAC D. O'Brien.
L5258 Mk.1 RAF History:
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L5262 Mk.1 RAF History:
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L5267 Mk.1 RAF History:
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L5274 TT RAF History:
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L5278 Mk.1 RAF History:
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L5285 Mk.1 RAF History:
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Engine Failure and forced landed with extensive damage 19/08/43, Evans Head.
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L5302 Mk.1 RAF History:
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L5305 Mk.1 RAF History:
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Ex-1 BAGS Evans Head, NSW.
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L5594 Mk.1 RAF History:
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Moved by truck from 1 CRD at Werribee to Point Cook. Destroyed in a trial of destruction by fire at Point Cook 04/04/46. T
he trial was of course successful.
L5595 Mk.1 RAF History:
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Moved by truck from 1 CRD at Werribee to Point Cook. Destroyed in a trial of destruction by fire at Point Cook 04/04/46.
The trial was of course successful.
L5596 Mk.1 RAF History:
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L5599 TT1 RAF History:
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L5600 TT1 RAF History:
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L5602 TT1 RAF History:
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L5603 TT1 RAF History:
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To 2OTU established at Port Pirie 30/06/42.
L5604 TT1 RAF History:
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L5609 TT1 RAF History:
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L5610 TT1 RAF History:
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To 2OTU established at Port Pirie 30/06/42.
L5617 TT1 RAF History:
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Ex-1 BAGS Evans Head, NSW. To 2OTU established at Port Pirie 30/06/42.
L5626 TT1 RAF History:
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L5640 TT1 RAF History:
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L5644 TT1 RAF History:
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Served with 1 OTU. Crashed 01/09/42 after Engine Failure. Crew; Sgt McKenzie (pilot), Minor Injuries.
L5650 TT1 RAF History:
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Collided with Fairey Battle L4941 during gunnery exercise, Evans Head, 07/06/43.
L4941 force landed in the bombing range and 5650 crashed.
L5652 TT1 RAF History:
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L5653 TT1 RAF History:
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Served with 1 OTU. Belly Landing 20/10/42. Crew; Sgt R.F.Boyce, AC1 N.W.Atherton, AC1 H.Walsh.
L5654 TT1 RAF History:
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L5656 TT1 RAF History:
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No 1 Air Observer's School, (AOS), wheels up landing on beach 25-1-1944.
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L5658 TT1 RAF History:
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L5659 TT1 RAF History:
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Served with 1 OTU. Crashed through Fence 28/1/43. Crew; Sgt C.R.Brown (pilot), LAC N.W.Atherson.
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L5683 TT1 RAF History:
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Served with 1 BAGS.
Collided with L5700, 18/01/41. Collided in mid-air on a ferry flight delivering the aircraft to No.1 Bombing and Gunnery School. Both aircraft crashed into the sea with only LAC MacPhersonescaping his aircraft by parachute. 5 miles east of Terrigal NSW.
L5684 TT1 RAF History:
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L5689 TT1 RAF History:
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L5690 TT1 RAF History:
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Crashed in Swamp 06/04/43, near Evans Head NSW.
L5692 TT1 RAF History:
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L5693 TT1 RAF History:
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Served with the RAAF and loaned to USAAC 9th Pursuit Sqn of the 49th Pursuit Group at Williamtown for target towing duties in 1942/43.
L5694 TT1 RAF History:
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Served with the RAAF and loaned to USAAC 8th Pursuit Sqn of the 49th Pursuit Group at Canberrafor target towing duties in 1942/43.
L5695 TT1 RAF History:
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L5697 TT1 RAF History:
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L5700 TT1 RAF History:
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Served with 1 BAGS.
Collided with L5683, 18/01/41. Collided in mid-air on a ferry flight delivering the aircraft to No.1 Bombing and Gunnery School.
Both aircraft crashed into the sea with only LAC MacPhersonescaping his aircraft by parachute. 5 miles east of Terrigal NSW
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L5703 TT1 RAF History:
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To 2OTU established at Port Pirie 30/06/42.
L5704 TT1 RAF History:
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Served with 1 OTU. Belly Landing 06/10/42. Crew; Sgt J.C.Bates(pilot).
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L5724 TT1 RAF History:
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To 2OTU established at Port Pirie 30/06/42.
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Served with 1 OTU. Crashed 25/06/42. Crew; F/o L.E.Parson(pilot) & S.Drome.
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L5758 TT1 RAF History:
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Ex 2BAGS. First Equipment of 2 Operational Training Unit established at Port Pirie 5/4/42.
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L5765 TT1 RAF History:
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Served with 1 OTU. Ran through fence and hit stumps 25/10/42. Crew; Sgt D.P.Wills (pilot) and two passengers.
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L5774 TT1 RAF History:
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Ex 2BAGS. First Equipment of 2 Operational Training Unit established at Port Pirie 5/4/42.
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Accident to on 27.12.43 - Seaspray VIC.
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L5797 TT1 RAF History:
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17/08/42 Rec'd 1AD,
30/09/42 Allotted 2 BAGS ex 1AD,
01/10/42 Issued to 2 BAGS,
10/10/42 On take off a/c struck tree but flew on, became lost and forced landing,
19/10/42 Rec'd 2 BAGS,
07/12/42 Allotted 1 AGS ex 2 BAGS,
07/12/43 Allotted 1 AGS ex 2 BGS Rec'd 20/12/43,
28/03/44 Forced landing into aerodrome,
24/05/45 Allocated to 1 CRD,
11/10/45 Recommended for disposal by CRC,
20/12/45 Approved for disposal,
10/01/46 To Storage,
04/06/46 W/O,
26/11/47 Passed to DAP,
08/02/49 Action completed by DAP.

(Note: Four pages of Status card clearly record the serial here as K5797, however this serial belongs to an RAF Hawker Hart! Looks like an admin error.)
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N2045 Mk.1 RAF History:
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02/11/42 Rec'd 1 AD ex UK awaiting erection,
08/12/43 Allotted2 BAGS ex 1 AD (rec'd 16/12/43),
08/12/43 Allotted 3 AOS ex 2 BGS (rec'd 12/12/43),
31/12/43 Allotted 6 SFTS ex 3 AOS (Conversion),
06/01/44 Issued 6 SFTS ex 3 AOS,
14/09/44 Approval given to convert airframe to components at 5 CRD.
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RAAF History:
09/09/42 Rec'd 1 AD ex UK,
03/10/42 Allotted 3 BGS ex 1 AD (rec'd 11/10/42),
01/09/43 Accident to aircraft. Gun accidentally fired by gunner whilst in stowed position in aircraft,
08/12/43 Allotted 1 AGS ex 3 BGS (Rec'd 12/12/43),
24/02/44 Allotted 1 CRD ex AGS (Rec'd 01/04/44),
11/10/45 Recommended to be offered for disposal through CDC,
07/12/45 Approval given.
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N2096 Mk.1 RAF History:
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25/05/42 Rec'd 1 AD ex UK ex 1 AP,
03/06/42 Allotted 3 BAGS ex 1 AD (Rec'd14/09/42),
27/01/43 Accident while landing after attempting a wheels up forced landing - belly landed in ploughed field after engine failed on take-off, Sgt R.P. Stevens (414110) & LAC R.E. McKenna (417270),
08/12/43 Allotted to 1 AGS ex 3 BGS (Rec'd 12/12/45),
24/02/44 Allotted 1 CRD ex AGS (Rec'd 04/03/44),
Converted to components.
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N2166 Mk.1 RAF History:
24/03/39 20 MU,
22/08/40 12 Sqn,
17/12/40 18 MU,
22/05/42 215 MU,
07/06/42 PATP,
09/07/42 To RAAF,
RAAF History:
09/11/42 Rec'd 1 AD ex UK awaiting erection,
06/04/43 Issued 1 AP ex 1 AD (Rec'd 06/04/43),
16/06/43 Allotted 2 BGS ex 1 AP (Rec'd 28/06/43),
08/12/43 Allotted 3 AOS ex 2 BGS (Rec'd 13/12/43),
24/02/44 Allotted 1 CRD ex 3 AOS for conversion (22/03/44),
01/04/44 Allotted 3 AOS Store ex 1 CRD (Rec'd 03/08/44),
18/10/44 Allotted 5 CRD ex 3 AOS (Rec'd 06/11/44),
01/02/45 Engines and schedule items to be removed from A/C for storage. On removal of this equipment, airframe to be stored in open pending approval for conversion,
11/10/45 Recommended to be offered for disposal through CDC,
14/12/45 Approval given to convert to components.

(Note: This aircraft's status card is incorrectly maked as "L2166" which was a serial was allocated to an RAF Short Sunderland I)
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N2188 Mk.1 RAF History:
08/05/39 27 MU,
13/05/40 18 OTU,
28/11/40 20 MU,
17/01/41 Austin Motors,
25/03/41 To RAAF,
RAAF History:
27/06/41 Rec'd 1 AP (ex UK) awaiting erection,
13/07/41 Serviced at 1 AP,
30/07/41 Allotted 2 BGS ex 1 AP,
20/08/41 1 AD,
01/09/41 Issued to 2 BGS ex 1 AP,
08/09/41 Rec'd 2 BGS ex 1 AP,
31/08/42 A/C force landed in sea. A/F components subject to corrosive action by sea, Savaged,
07/09/42 at 2 BAGS,
07/05/43 Forced landing on swampy ground in 8ft scrub due to glycol leak,
10/05/43 At 2 BGS,
Converted to components Port Pirie SA.

Under restoration South Australian Aviation Museum.
Donated set of wings from L5343 provided by RAF Museum which were recovered from Iceland in 1972.
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N2256 Mk.1 RAF History:
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18 Oct 42 East Sale 3 BAGS, struck pyrotechnics hut while landing.
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P2167 Mk.1 One of the first four Battles delivered (P2167, P2169, P5239, P5247) to RAAF (No 1 Aircraft Park at Geelong) on April 30 1940.
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30/01/40 One of the first four Battles delivered (P2167, P2169, P5239, P5247) to RAAF (No 1 Aircraft Park at Geelong) on April 30 1940.
P2263(?) Mk.1 RAF History:
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17/11/43 Aircraft hit high tension wires, suspected glycol leak obscured vision. West Sale? 3 BAGS, F/Sgt J.S. Alexander (410935) killed, LAC J.R.S. Stapleton (21552), & LAC K.C. Toose (15826),

(Note: Card noted as L2263. This serial was allocated to an RAF Walrus and is not a Fairey Battle Serial - More research required)
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P5143(?) Mk.1 Engine failure and crashed 1.5 miles north of Broardwater, 25-10-41. (Note: Not a Fairey Battle Serial - It was allocated to an RAF Lockheed Hudson I. Several sources quote this aircraft but we have not sighted the Status card for this aircraft. More research required)
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30/01/40 One of the first four Battles delivered (P2167, P2169, P5239, P5247) to RAAF (No 1 Aircraft Park at Geelong) on April 30 1940.
This was the first RAAF Battle to be assembled and flown. 2
9/06/40 First test flight was by Flt Lt. J. Lerew,
24/10/41 Accident at Evans Head.
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P5247 Mk.1 One of the first four Battles delivered (P2167, P2169, P5239, P5247) to RAAF (No 1 Aircraft Park at Geelong) on April 30 1940.
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P6602 Mk.1 Currently Researching
P6622 Mk.1 Currently Researching
P6631 Mk.1 Currently Researching
P6642 T RAF History:
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RAAF History:
18 Jun 42 West Sale? 3 BAGS, wheels up landing.
P6664 T Currently Researching
P6677 T 1RAF History:
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RAAF History:
5 Dec 42 West Sale? 3 BAGS, undercarriage collapsed during landing,
10 Feb 43 West Sale? 3 BAGS, forced landing after engine failure.
P6720 T RAF History:
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P6728 T RAF History:
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RAAF History:
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P6729 T RAF History:
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RAAF History:
Moved by truck from 1 CRD at Werribee to Point Cook. Destroyed in a trial of destruction by fire at Point Cook 04/04/46.
The trial was of course successful.
P6762 T Currently Researching
R3498 Dual Currently Researching
R3924 Dual Currently Researching
R3925 Dual Currently Researching
R3927 Dual Currently Researching
R3928 Dual Currently Researching
R3929 Dual Currently Researching
R3931 Dual Currently Researching
R3934 Dual Currently Researching
R3936 Dual RAF History:
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RAAF History:
03/12/40 Received from RAF,
08/12/40 Awaiting erection at 1 AP ex UK with Merlin III 19883,
20/12/40 Rec'd 1 AD ex 1 AP,
28/12/40 Issued 1 BGS ex 1 AD,
06/01/41 Serv at 1 BGS ex 1 AD,
20/01/41 Dived into ground. Turned. Flicked onto back and dived.
Converted to produce and scrap.
R3939 Dual RAF History:
Currently Researching
RAAF History:
Served with 1 BAGS.
During a turn the aircraft reportedly flicked on to its back and dived into the ground 18/01/42.
Crew; PLTOFF D.E. Allan, LAC A.J. Powell and LAC H.J. Pope.
R3944 Dual RAF History:
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R3948 Dual RAF History:
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R3949 Dual RAF History:
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R3951 Dual RAF History:
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RAAF History:
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R3954 Dual RAF History:
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RAAF History:
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R3956 Dual RAF History:
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RAAF History:
Crashed Evans Head, 18/01/41.
R3957 Dual RAF History:
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RAAF History:
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R4002 Dual RAF History:
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RAAF History:
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R4006 Dual RAF History:
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RAAF History:
Served with 1 BAGS.
Crashed at Moss Vale, NSW, on delivery flight to No.1 Bombing and Gunnery School on 11/02/41.
The wreckage was relocated in early 1995. Crew; F/Lt HW Ross.
R4008 Dual RAF History:
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R4009 Dual RAF History:
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R4012 Dual RAF History:
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RAAF History:
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R4019 Dual RAF History:
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RAAF History:
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R4049 Dual RAF History:
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RAAF History:
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R5956 Dual RAF History:
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RAAF History:
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R7377 Dual RAF History:
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RAAF History:
08/10/42 Rec'd 1 AD ex UK (1 AP for erection),
09/03/43 Allotted 2 BAGS ex 1 AD (Rec'd 10/03/43),
05/12/43 Allotted 3 AOS ex 2 BGS (Rec'd 13/12/43),
24/02/44 Allotted 1 CRD pending approval for conversion to components (Rec'd 28/02/44),
01/04/44 Allotted 3 AOS Store ex 1 CRD,
10/07/44 Forced landing,
25/07/44 A/C not yet received,
25/09/44 Rec'd 3 AOS ex 5 CRD,
18/10/44 Allotted 5 CRD ex 3 AOS (Rec'd 06/11/44),
04/02/45 Engine and equipment removed for storage,
11/10/45 Recommended to be offered for disposal through CDC,
14/12/45 Approval given.

(Note: This aircraft was from a batch produced for delivery to Canada, not yet clear why it ended up in Australia).
R7380 Dual RAF History:
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RAAF History:
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R7385 Dual RAF History:
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RAAF History:
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V1201 TT1 RAF History:
01/08/40 12 MU,
03/02/41 47 MU,
18/12/41 To RAAF
RAAF History:
23/05/41 Awaiting erection at 1 AP ex UK with Merlin III 1095,
09/07/41 Rec'd 1 AD ex 1 AP, Issued to 2 BGS,
21/07/41 Rec'd 2 BGS ex 1 AD,
28/04/42 Allotted 2 OUT ex 2 BGS (Rec'd 18/05/42),
13/07/42 U/S at 2 OTU,
03/08/42 U/S at 2 OTU awaiting return of petrol tank issued for fireproofing,
24/08/42 Returned to service,
24/09/42 Issued to 2 BGS ex 2 OTU (Rec'd 12/10/42),
07/12/43 Allotted 1 AGS ex 2 BGS (Rec'd 20/12/43),
30/03/43 While taxing past control tower, aircraft swerved in towards three Battles posted close to facing the tarmac on the eastern side of the signal square. The starboard wingtip of the aircraft came into contact with the fin and rudder of one of the other Battles taxiing tearing the members completely off and doing damage to several feet of the starboard wing of Battle 1201. Aircraft U/S. Airframe repairable at unit.
06/11/44 At AGS awaiting flap jack hoses,
30/04/45 Sump gasket blown,
22/05/45 Transferred to 1 AGS Storage,
25/05/45 Issued 1 CRD ex AGS,
11/10/45 Recommended to be offered for disposal through CDC,
20/12/45 Approval granted for disposal,
10/01/46 Cat E Storage,
27/09/46 Allotted 1 SD ex 1 CRD,
20/12/46 Offered to CDC for disposal,
04/06/46 Authorised for write off,
26/11/47 Passed to DAP,
08/02/49 DAP Action complete.
V1202 TT1 Last Battle received by RAAF.

RAF History:
01/08/40 12 MU,
20/08/40 1 OTU,
31/12/41 5 OTU,
09/11/42 18 Group APC,
05/04/43 Rosenfield,
18/07/43 47 MU,
11/10/43 To RAAF
RAAF History:
07/12/43 Received 2AP ex wharfs and issued to Ansetts Mascot for conversion.
10/05/44 Allotted AGS ex 2AP (Received 15/05/44).
04/05/45 Allotted 1 CRD (issued 03/06/45).
11/10/45 Recommended to be offered for disposal through CDC.
20/12/45 Approval granted for disposal.
10/01/46 Cat E Storage.
05/07/46 Allotted 1AD ex 1 CRD.
27/09/46 Allotted 1SD ex 1AD.
26/11/47 Passed to DAP.
08/02/49 DAP action completed.
V1203 TT1 RAF History:
06/08/40 12 MU,
03/02/41 47 MU,
18/12/41 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
First Equipment of 2 Operational Training Unit established at Port Pirie 02/05/42.
23/05/41 Awaiting erection at 1AP ex UK with Merlin III 2453.
09/07/41 Received 1AD ex 1AP.
21/07/41 Issued 2 BGS ex 1AP (Received 28/07/41).
13/05/42 Allotted 2OTU ex 2BGS (Rec'd 15/06/42).
10/08/42 Received 1AD ex 2OTU.
09/10/42 Completed ready for delivery at 1AD.
29/10/42 Allotted 3BAGS ex 2OTU (Rec'd 09/11/42).
08/12/43 Allotted 1 AGS ex 3 BAGS (Rec'd 12/12/43).
03/05/45 Allotted AGS S/R.
04/05/45 Allotted 1 CRD ex AGS S/R.
03/06/43 Issued 1 CRD ex AGS S/R.
11/10/45 Recommended to be offered for disposal through CDC.
20/12/45 Approval granted for disposal.
27/09/46 Allotted 1SD ex 1CRD.
01/10/46 Cat E Storage.
27/12/47 Passed to DAP.
08/02/49 DAP action completed.
V1206 TT1 RAF History:
08/08/40 20 MU,
06/09/40 47 MU,
01/10/40 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
03/12/40 Received from RAF with Merlin III 18477.
08/12/40 Awaiting erection at 1AP ex UK.
06/01/41 At 1 BGS ex 1AP.
10/06/42 Proceeding to 1AD for engine change.
12/06/42 Received 1 AD ex 1 BAGS.
13/07/42 Issued 1BGS ex 1AD.
13/08/42 Allotted 1OTU ex 1AD.
15/08/42 Allotment cancelled.
31/08/42 Issued 1 OTU ex 1BAGS (U/S at 1OTU).
05/01/44 Allotted 1AGS ex 1OTU (Received 24/01/44).
24/05/45 Allotted 1 CRD ex AGS S/R (Received 02/08/45).
11/10/45 Recommended to be offered for disposal through CDC.
20/12/45 Approval granted for disposal.
10/01/46 Placed in Category E Storage.
05/07/46 Allotted 1 AD ex 1 CRD.
27/09/46 Allotted 1 Stores Depot.
26/11/46 Passed to DAP.
08/02/49 DAP action complete.
V1207 TT1 RAF History:
05/08/40 20 MU,
05/09/40 47 MU,
19/09/40 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
03/12/40 Received from RAF.
08/12/40 Awaiting erection at 1Ap ex UK with Merlin III 18473.
06/01/41 At 1 BGS.
12/08/42 Allotted to 2OTU ex BGS. A/C to be issued fitted with ? type winch.
07/09/42 Delivered to 2 OTU ex 1 BAGS.
24/09/42 Allotted 2 BAGS ex 2 OTU (Received 28/09/42).
17/12/42 A/C ground looped while taxiing in strong wind. Starboard undercarriage cleaned off and starboard wing tip damaged.
31/12/42 Allotted ANA Parafield x 2 BAGS (Issued 25/01/43).
22/01/43 Work temporarily suspended. Contractor priority given to R4002 and L5434.
29/01/43 Mainplanes being stripped.
05/02/43 Repairs to mainplanes commenced.
19/02/43 Undergoing complete overhaul.
23/04/43 Mainplane being fitted to fuselage.
27/08/43 Engine being fitted.
29/10/43 Hydraulics being checked for inspection.
0312/43 Allotted 3BGS ex ANA Parafield.
08/12/43 Allotted 1 AGS ex 3 BGS (Received 12/12/43).
16/04/45 Engine change.
03/05/45 Allotted to AGS S/R.
04/05/45 Allotted 1 CRD ex AGS S/R (Issued 03/06/45).
11/10/45 Recommended to be offered for disposal through CDC.
20/12/45 Approval granted for disposal.
10/01/46 Placed in Category E Storage.
04/06/46 Authorised for W/O.
27/09/46 Allotted 1 Stores Depot.
26/11/47 Passed to DAP.
08/02/49 DAP action complete.
V1208 TT1 RAF History:
05/08/40 20 MU,
05/09/40 47 MU,
01/10/40 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
03/12/40 Received from RAF.
08/12/40 Awaiting erection at 1AP ex UK with Merlin III 18481.
09/01/41 Rec'd 1AD ex 1 AP.
03/02/41 At 1BGS.
25/02/42 S/B oleo leg collapsed. Damaged S/B flap, aileron, pitot head and wing tip.
11/04/42 Allotted 1OTU ex 1 BAGS (Rec'd 19/04/42).
05/01/44 Allotted 1AGS ex 1OTU (Rec'd 12/01/44).
03/05/45 Allotted AGS S/R (Rec'd 16/04/45).
04/05/45 Allotted 1CRD ex AGS S/R (Issued 24/05/45).
14/05/45 Held for disposal.
11/10/45 Recommended to be offered for disposal through CDC.
20/12/45 Approval granted for disposal.
10/01/46 Placed in Category E Storage.
04/06/46 Authorised for W/O.
27/09/46 Allotted 1 Stores Depot.
26/11/47 Passed to DAP.
08/02/49 DAP action complete.
V1209 TT1 RAF History:
08/08/40 20 MU,
05/09/40 47 MU,
19/09/40 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
03/12/40 Received from RAF.
08/12/40 Awaiting erection at 1AP ex UK with Merlin III 18475.
06/01/41 At 1BGS ex 1AP.
08/11/43 Engine Change.
07/12/43 Allotted 1AGS ex 1BGS (Rec'd 13/12/43).
29/02/44 Issued AGS ex 1AOS.
13/05/45 Allotted AGS S/R (Transferred 22/05/45).
04/05/45 Allotted 1CRD ex AGS S/R. (Rec'd 02/08/45).
11/10/45 Recommended to be offered for disposal through CDC.
20/12/45 Approval granted for disposal.
10/01/46 Placed in Category E Storage.
03/04/46 Approval granted for destruction by fire. Moved by truck from 1 CRD at Werribee to Point Cook.
05/04/46 Destroyed in a trial of destruction by fire at Point Cook.
V1210 TT1 RAF History:
08/08/40 20 MU,
13/03/41 58 OTU,
14/12/41 Engine cut; belly landed Whitekirk, 2m ENE of East Fortune,
25/12/41 Rosenfield,
04/04/42 LEP,
31/05/42 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
19/04/42 Received from RAF.
13/11/42 New assembly at ANA Mascot.
11/12/42 Assembly in final stages, electrical systems under overhaul.
22/12/42 Received 2AP ex ANA.
23/12/42 Allotted 1 BAGS ex 2AP (Rec'd 11/01/43).
09/12/43 Allotted 1AOS ex 1BAGs (Rec'd 13/12/43).
25/02/44 Allotted AGS ex 1AOS (Rec'd 03/03/43).
03/05/45 Allotted AGS S/R (Transferred 22/05/45).
24/05/45 Allotted 1 CRD ex AGS S/R (Issued 03/06/45).
11/10/45 Recommended to be offered for disposal through CDC.
20/12/45 Approval granted for disposal.
10/01/46 Placed in Category E Storage.
04/06/46 Authorised for W/O.
27/09/46 Allotted 1 Stores Depot.
26/11/47 Passed to DAP.
08/02/49 DAP action complete.
V1216 TT1 Some sources quote this aircraft as having served with the RAAF but no record card has been found for this aircraft and the engine cards have been perused with mention of any RAAF engine being fitted to this aircraft.
Air-Britain notes this aircraft as serving with RAF from 18/08/40 allocated to 48 MU, 4 BGS, 4 AOS, LEP and then transferred to the SAAF on 02/03/42.
V1219 TT1 RAF History:
04/09/40 4 BGS,
10/04/41 32 MU,
21/06/41 1 AGS,
17/03/42 LEP,
29/04/42 To RAAF
RAAF History:
14/09/42 Received 1AP ex UK. Awaiting erection at 1AD.
14/01/43 Allotted 1BAGS ex 1AD (Rec'd 18/01/43).
09/12/43 Allotted 1AOS ex 1BAGS (Rec'd 13/12/43).
25/02/44 Allotted AGS ex 1AOS (Rec'd 06/03/44).
18/08/43 Crashed 3/4 miles west of safety range Seaspray. Dived into ground after smoke seen coming from engine, totally destroyed, Sgt M.J. Fahey (430903 - killed), W/O G.E. Matley (412992 - seriously injured).
21/08/44 Converted to components
V1221 TT1 RAF History:
15/09/40 4 BGS,
31/12/41 4 AOS,
02/03/42 18 MU,
25/07/42 Rosenfield,
29/09/42 215 MU,
02/10/42 52 MU,
22/10/42 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
08/02/43 Received 1AP ex UK, under erection at 1AP.
04/03/43 Allotted 2BAGS ex 1AP (Rec'd 09/03/43).
14/05/43 Allotted 3BAGS ex 2BAGS (Rec'd 22/05/43).
08/12/43 Allotted 1AGS ex 3BAGS(Rec'd 12/12/43).
03/05/45 Allotted AGS S/R (Transferred 22/05/45).
22/05/45 Allotted 1 CRD ex AGS S/R (Rec'd 28/06/45).
11/10/45 Recommended to be offered for disposal through CDC.
20/12/45 Approval granted for disposal.
10/01/46 Placed in Category E Storage.
04/06/46 Authorised for W/O.
27/09/46 Allotted 1 Stores Depot.
26/11/47 Passed to DAP.
08/02/49 DAP action complete.
V1227 TT1 RAF History:
22/08/42 9 BGS,
08/01/42 Western A/W,
24/02/42 18 MU,
27/08/42 215 MU,
08/09/42 3 PATP,
17/09/42 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
19/02/43 Received ANA Mascot awaiting part to incorporate.
19/03/43 Received 2AP ex ANA. Allotted 2BAGS ex ANA.
22/03/43 Received 2BAGS ex ANA.
07/12/43 Allotted 1AGS ex 2BGS (Rec'd 20/12/43).
30/04/45 Placed into external store (Corroded awaiting allotment).
22/05/45 Transferred to AGS S/R.
22/05/45 Awaiting approval for conversion to components.
04/05/45 Allotted 1CRD ex AGS S/R (Issued 05/05/45).
11/10/45 Recommended to be offered for disposal through CDC.
20/12/45 Approval granted for disposal.
10/01/46 Placed in Category E Storage.
04/06/46 Authorised for W/O.
27/09/46 Allotted 1 Stores Depot.
26/11/47 Passed to DAP.
08/02/49 DAP action complete.
V1232 TT1 RAF History:
29/08/40 9 BGS,
13/06/41 8 BGS,
08/12/41 47 MU,
02/03/42 To RAAF
RAAF History:
25/05/42 Received 1AD ex UK ex 1AP.
12/06/42 Allotted 24SQN ex 1AD who are to carry out modification.
10/07/42 Issued 24SQN ex 1AD.
31/08/42 At Townsville Station.
14/09/42 U/S at SHQT.
14/09/42 Allotted 33SQN ex SHQ Townsville.
05/09/42 Allotment cancelled. Allotted 1BAGS ex SHQ Townsville.
28/09/42 U/S at 12RSU.
08/10/42 Serviceability indefinite awaiting parts.
16/11/42 Issued 1BAGS ex SHQ Townsville (Rec'd 12/11/42).
14/02/43 Crashed Evans Head. Drogue tow line possibly caught on tail plane during turn.
15/02/42 Awaiting conversion to components.
Converted to components.
V1233 TT1 RAF History:
29/08/40 9 BGS,
20/08/41 Engine cut; belly landed Abersoch, 5m W of Penrhos, ROS,
05/01/42 LEP,
06/02/42 18 MU,
05/08/42 To RAAF
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
V1235 TT1 RAF History:
09/09/40 47 MU,
18/10/40 To RAAF
RAAF History:
Served with the RAAF and loaned to USAAC 7th Pursuit Sqn and HQ Flight of the 49th Pursuit Group at Bankstown for target towing duties in 1942/43.
V1237 TT1 RAF History:
09/10/40 5 FTS,
01/11/40 9 BGS,
13/06/41 8 BGS,
18/11/41 27 MU,
29/04/42 To RAAF
RAAF History:
04/01/43 Kilmany 3 BAGS, forced landing,
30/12/43 West Sale? AGS, Wheels up landing
V1238 TT1 RAF History:
07/10/40 8 FTS,
05/12/40 CGS,
12/03/42 18 MU,
29/06/42 215 MU,
28/08/42 3 PATP,
13/09/42 To RAAF
RAAF History:
30/12/43 Ex AGS Forced Landing due to engine failure at West Sale,
V1241 TT1 RAF History:
06/09/40 9 BGS,
09/12/41 47 MU,
28/02/42 To RAAF
RAAF History:
02/03/43 West Sale? forced landed & hit trees after oil leak partially blinded pilot's view, Sgt J.K. Hudson (413770) & Cpl L. Carpenter (27319).
Moved by truck from 1 CRD at Werribee to Point Cook.
Destroyed in a trial of destruction by fire at Point Cook 04/04/46. The trial was of course successful.
V1242 TT1 RAF History:
06/09/40 9 BGS,
01/01/41 Belly landed in error, Penrhos, ROS,
10/02/42 LEP,
29/04/42 To RAAF
RAAF History:
04/09/43 West Sale? 3 BAGS, taxied into stationary Oxford BH739
V1243 TT1 RAF History:
11/09/40 9 BGS,
22/06/41 1 AGS,
07/11/41 CGS,
12/03/42 18 MU,
07/10/42 215 MU,
10/10/42 3 PATP,
08/11/42 To RAAF
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
V1250 TT1 RAF History:
24/09/40 10 BGS,
29/04/41 Fairey,
21/07/41 1 AGS,
31/10/41 2 AOS,
07/01/41 47 MU,
13/03/42 To RAAF
RAAF History:
21/03/43 On Lake Reeve, 1 mile south west of Letts Beach Air Range.
Moved by truck from 1 CRD at Werribee to Point Cook.
04/04/46 Destroyed in a trial of destruction by fire at Point Cook. The trial was of course successful.
V1270 TT1 RAF History:
05/10940 10 BGS,
31/12/41 10 AOS,
31/01/42 2 OTU,
05/05/42 10 OAFU Engine cut; belly landed on approach , Southerness point, Kirkcudbright;
15/05/42 SOC, 18MU,
20/12/42 LEP,
21/01/43 3 PATP,
09/03/43 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
V1271 TT1 RAF History:
27/09/40 10 BGS,
21/12/41 10 AOS,
30/04/42 Southern A/C,
01/06/42 18 MU,
29/10/42 Undercarriage jammed, belly landed, Dumfries, ROS,
14/12/42 LEP,
15/12/42 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
27/10/43 West Sale? 3 BAGS, forced landing after engine failure.
V1277 TT1 RAF History:
10/10/40 7 BGS,
26/01/42 38 MU,
02/05/42 Rosenfield,
27/07/42 215 MU,
13/08/42 3 PATP,
17/08/42 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching

The RAAF received around 366 Fairey Battles, all received A22 numbers but retained their RAF Serials.

The Author of this page is Brendan Cowan.

Source: National Archives, Dean Normans Aircrew Project, Aircraft Status Cards, British Military Aircraft Serials 1911-1979 Bruce Robertson, www.ozatwar.com, Fairey Battle in the R.A.A.F. John Lever, The Battle File. Air-Britain.

Emails: Warwick Henry, Mike Draper, Greg Hyde, Keith Hayles, Wynnum Graham, Dean Norman, Gordon Birkett, Grahame Higgs, Bob Livingstone, Michael Louey.

Special thanks to Gordon Birkett for the artwork.

Updated 19th October 2011