Aircraft Serial

Model

History

K7575

Mk.1

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

02/01/42 Rec'd 1 AP ex UK with Merlin 2915,

21/01/41 Allotted 3 BGS ex 1 AP (Rec'd 29/01/42,

28/09/42 Accident to A/C,

08/12/43 Allotted 1 AGS ex 3 BGS (Rec'd 12/12/43),

27/01/44 Forced landing due to engine failure west side of Morwell, hit telephone post & undercarriage collapsed - P/O A.J. Polkinghorne (41495), LAC H.E. Simpson (48090),

29/07/44 Allotted 1 CRD ex 1 AGS Converted to Components.

K7607

Mk.1

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),

Converted to Components.

K7613

Mk.1

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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, 1

4/09/44 Approved for conversion to components.

K7676

Mk.1

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

??/12/43 Forced landing due to fumes in cockpit from hydraulic leak, West Sale? 3 BAGS. (Note - This aircraft is noted in several references - but we have not sighted the Status Card for this airframe.)

K7705

Mk.1

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

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

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

29/09/41 TFR to RAAF from RAF,

05/12/41 Rec'd from RAF,

22/10/42 2 miles south of West Sale 3 BAGS, aircraft crashed, all crew baled out, Sgt R. Rosevear (412701), LAC H.H. Shortbridge (421515), and LAC F. Sinclair (418188)

(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

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

Earlier card missing. Arrived with a Merlin V fitted (date to be confirmed). There seem to be several clerical errors on the record card for K9232 where it appears to have been occasionally confused with K9323!

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.

K9262

Mk.1

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

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

??/02/43 Rec'd from RAF, 3 AOS, Converted to components. (Note - This aircraft is noted in several references - but we have not sighted the Status Card for this airframe.)

K9290

Mk.1

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

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

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.

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.

K9322

Mk.1 Dual

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 (obscure?),

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,

Converted to Components.

K9324

Mk.1

03/12/40 Received from RAF, Missing the history of this aircraft from 1940-44,

14/09/44 Converted to Instructional Airframe No 13,

Sold by CDC (Vic) to All Souls School.

K9346

Mk.1

22/12/40 Awaiting erection at 1 Ape 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

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, course 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

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

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

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

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

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.

K9393

Mk.1

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 (Letts Beach - 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

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

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

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

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, 20/08/43 Progress 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

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

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

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?

?

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 serial was allocated to an RAF Short Sunderland I and is not a Fairey Battle Serial - More research required)

L4941

Mk.1

Collided with Fairey Battle L5650 during gunnery exercise, Evans Head,

07/06/43. L4941 force landed in the bombing range and L5650 crashed.

L4954

Mk.1

?

L4958

Mk.1

?

L4970

Mk.1

?

L4974

Mk.1

?

L4975

Mk.1

?

L4982

Mk.1

?

L4985

Mk.1

?

L4998

Mk.1

?

L4999

Mk.1

?

L5005

Mk.1

?

L5006

Mk.1

?

L5012

Mk.1

?

L5013

Mk.1

?

L5015

Mk.1

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

?

L5018

Mk.1

?

L5022

Mk.1

?

L5023

Mk.1

?

L5028

Mk.1

?

L5029

Mk.1

?

L5031

Mk.1

27 Sep 42 West Sale? 3 BAGS, overshot emergency strip & hit tree stump.

L5038

Mk.1

?

L5044

Mk.1

?

L5046

Mk.1

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

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 Sale with 3 BAGS, however this is not noted on the ASC and would be before it's delivery date).

L5050

Mk.1

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

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

9 Jul 42 West Sale? 3 BAGS, damaged in wheels up landing after engine failure.

L5069

Mk.1

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.

L5070

Mk.1

?

L5082

Mk.1

?

L5094

Mk.1

Crashed 14/01/44, Evans Head.

L5096

Mk.1

?

L5105

Mk.1

?

L5108

Mk.1

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

?

L5122

Mk.1

?

L5124

Mk.1

19 Oct 44 5 miles west of West Sale 3 BAGS, belly landed.

L5127

Mk.1

?

L5125

Mk.1

?

L5128

Mk.1

?

L5129

Mk.1

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.

L5134

Mk.1

?

L5142

Mk.1

?

L5143

Mk.1

?

L5151

Mk.1

?

L5152

Mk.1

?

L5156

Mk.1

?

L5158

Mk.1

?

L5163

Mk.1

?

L5170

Mk.1

?

L5173

Mk.1

?

L5202

Mk.1

?

L5212

Mk.1

?

L5215

Mk.1

?

L5217

Mk.1

?

L5221

Mk.1

?

L5223

Mk.1

?

L5240

Mk.1

?

L5244

Mk.1

?

L5257

Mk.1

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

?

L5262

Mk.1

?

L5267

Mk.1

?

L5274

TT

?

L5278

Mk.1

?

L5285

Mk.1

Engine Failure and forced landed with extensive damage 19/08/43, Evans Head.

L5291

Mk.1

?

L5302

Mk.1

?

L5305

Mk.1

Ex-1 BAGS Evans Head, NSW.

L5311

Mk.1

?

L5313

Mk.1

?

L5320

Mk.1

?

L5322

Mk.1

?

L5326

Mk.1

?

L5354

Mk.1

?

L5357

Mk.1

?

L5358

Mk.1

?

L5382

Mk.1

?

L5385

Mk.1

?

L5387

Mk.1

?

L5390

Mk.1

?

L5403

Mk.1

?

L5407

Mk.1

?

L5409

Mk.1

?

L5417

Mk.1

?

L5425

Mk.1

?

L5434

Mk.1

?

L5435

Mk.1

?

L5444

Mk.1