| ADF.Serial | Const.No | Aircraft.Type | Aircraft History |
| A8-109 | A1-154 | Ex-USAF 67-109. Delivered to RAAF 20/08/82. F-111A modified to F-111C. Delivery date to the USAF was 15/07/69. Assigned to the 430th TFS at Nellis AFB NV. Served in Vietnam (CONSTANT GUARD V) but not in original 48 ship cadre. Deployed to Takhli RTAFB Thailand as avionics TFR test aircraft 8 December 1972, program under the direction of General Catledge. OT&E program 72a-1820 started 11/12/72 and completed 19/12/72. 12-15 December flew with a chase plane which took a well published photo from its Strike Camera of 67-109 flying up over a karst. 67-109 did fly limited number of combat missions. Assigned to the 347th TFW "tail code HG " at Takhli. Returned to the 474th at Nellis AFB NM. Transferred from Nellis AFB 474th TFW to Mountain Home AFB 366th TFW during Operation READY SWITCH in 1977. [ex NA/474th TFW October 1975; MO/366th TFW October 1978. Assigned to the 390th TFS "boars" "green section". Purchased by RAAF in 1982 and modified to F-111C status. Delivered to RAAF,20/8/82. Updated to AUP configuration.Took part in the Red Flag Exercise in the USA during 2002, where the RAAF F-111s had a servicability rate of 100%. Took part in flying display at F-111 retirement ceremony on 3/12/2010. It performed the final F-111 takeoff. With final engine shutdown at 1.42pm it became the world's last operational F-111. Retired on 3/12/2010. Believed to have been allocated for preservation. | |
| A8-112 | A1-157 | Ex-USAF 67-112. Delivered to RAAF 15/01/83. F-111A modified to F-111C. Delivered to the USAF on 22/07/69. Assigned to the 430th TFS at Nellis AFB NV. Deployed to Takhli RTAFB Thailand for CONSTANT GUARD V phase three, cell four 27 Sep 1972 as a 430 TFS aircraft. Phase three cell four departure time from Nellis was 1215 zulu. Phase three cell four under the command of Maj James H. Hamelmann. Assigned to the 347th TFW "tail code HG " at Takhli. On 11 Oct 1972, 67-112 fragged as Coach 44, had to jettison 24 MK-82's whilst taking evasive action to avoid 2 SA-2 SAM launches. The BRU-3A/As caused self damage to the wings. The aircrew used jinking tactics after the first SAM launch, did not use chaff, and had missile guidance indications for 5 seconds. After dropping the first missile guidance, the aircrew received indications of a second SA-2 missile guidance. The aircrew saw the telltale yellow-orange flame and white circle behind them. Survived the engagements. Returned to the 474th at Nellis AFB NV. NA/474th TFW October 1975. Transferred from Nellis AFB 474th TFW to Mountain Home AFB 366th TFW during Operation READY SWITCH in 1977. Assigned to the 390th TFS "boars" "green section". Purchased by RAAF in 1983 and modified to F-111C status. Delivered to RAAF, 15/01/83. In Service 6 Sqn 01/01/02. Had an Explosion in a wing fuel tank due to a wiring problem and made an emergency landing at Darwin NT 26/06/02. Returned to service with 1 Sqn. Noted that it had retired and located in Amberley dump by 09/2010. Still in fenced off dump on 11/03/2011 and appears destined to be scrapped. Aircraft scrapped and fuselage buried at Swanbank landfill site near Ipswich 11/2011 | |
| A8-113 | A1-158 | Ex-USAF 67-113. Delivered to RAAF 23/05/82. F-111A modified to F-111C. Delivered to the USAF on 14 August 1969. Assigned to the 474th TFW at Nellis AFB NV. Deployed to Takhli RTAFB Thailand for CONSTANT GUARD V phase three, cell four 27 September 1972. 430 TFS aircraft. Phase three cell four departure time from Nellis was 1215 zulu. Phase three cell four under the command of Maj James H. Hamelmann. Assigned to the 347th TFW "tail code HG " at Takhli. As of 18 November 1972 aircraft had 38 combat missions flown (high flyer 1st two months). As of 25 November 1972 aircraft had 44 combat missions flown. Flew last F-111 combat mission of the Vietnam war 17 April 1973. (also reported as flying last mission on a Cambodian target on 15 August 1973). Returned to the 474th at Nellis AFB NV.Transferred from Nellis AFB 474th TFW to Mountain Home AFB 366th TFW during Operation READY SWITCH in 1977. Assigned to the 390th TFS "boars" "green section". Landing accident - pilot landed 600 feet short of the runway, bent the jet up enough to make it a cannibalisation jet for 3 years until the 366th wing was ordered to rebuild it around 1980-81. Purchased by RAAF as an attrition replacement in 1982 and modified to F-111C status. Delivered to RAAF, 23/05/82. Flying Display Richmond 1991. Static Display Avalon 2005. In Service 1 Sqn. Final airshow apearance Williamtown 09/2010. Special 1973-2010 tail scheme. Static display at F-111 retirement ceremony on 3/12/2010. Retired on 3/12/2010. Believed to have been allocated for preservation. Noted 09/2011 repainted in original SEA camouflage with 1 SQN markings on port side and 6 SQN on starboard side. | |
| A8-114 | A1-159 | Ex-USAF 67-114. (Last F-111A built). Delivered to RAAF 23/05/82. F-111A modified to F-111C. Delivery date 6 Aug 1969. Assigned to the 474th TFW at Nellis AFB NV. Deployed to Takhli RTAFB Thailand for CONSTANT GUARD V phase three, cell four 27 Sep 1972. 430 TFS aircraft. Phase three cell four departure time from Nellis was 1215 zulu. Phase three cell four under the command of Maj James H. Hamelmann. Assigned to the 347th TFW "tail code HG " at Takhli. 5 Nov 1972 had an inflight incident when aircraft had the right strake broken off when grazed by a released bomb. As of 18 Nov 1972 aircraft had 36 combat missions flown. As of 25 Nov 1972 aircraft had 39 combat missions flown. Returned to the 474th at Nellis AFB NV. Transferred from Nellis AFB 474th TFW to Mountain Home AFB 366th TFW during Operation READY SWITCH in 1977. Assigned to the 390th TFS "boars" "green section". Purchased by RAAF as an attrition replacement in 1982 and modified to F-111C status. Delivered to RAAF, 23/05/82. Avalon Airshow 1992. Retired by 3/12/2010 Aircraft scrapped and fuselage buried at Swanbank landfill site near Ipswich 11/2011 | |
| A8-125 | D1-1 | Delivered to RAAF 01/06/73. First F-111 to arrive at RAAF Amberly QLD. Hangered for Deep maintenance in 1999. Took part in the Red Flag Exercise in the USA during 2002, where the RAAF F111 had a servicability rate of 100%. In Service 1 Sqn 2002. In Service 6 Sqn 03/2007. Static Display Avalon 2007. Special Tail Markings applied 2007 for 6 Sqn 1917-2007. Took part in flying display at F-111 retirement ceremony on 3/12/2010. The world's last flying F-111 retired on 3/12/2010. Noted 11/03/2011 in outside storage next to dump with external gaps taped over. Departed Amberley by road for Point Cook 24/05/2011. Currently on display RAAF Museum, Point Cook. | |
| A8-126 | D1-2 | Delivered to RAAF 01/06/1973. Richmond Airshow 1988. Modified to RF-111C at General Dymanics, Fort Worth, Texas 05/1979. Richmond Airshow 1988. Took part in flying display at F-111 retirement ceremony on 3/12/2010. Special 1973-2010 tail scheme. Performed solo display and performed the last ever dump and burn. Retired on 3/12/2010. Currently on display at RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre. | |
| A8-127 | D1-3 | Delivered to RAAF 01/06/73. Flown to and displayed at RAF Fairford for Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) July 1993. Crashed, 13/09/93 near Guyra NSW. Crew of FLTLT Jeremy McNess & FLTLT Mark Cairns-Cowan of 1SQN Killed. | |
| A8-128 | D1-4 | Delivered to RAAF 01/06/73. Crashed, 02/04/87 near Tenterfield NSW. Crew of FLTLT Mark Fallan and FLGOFF William Pike Killed. | |
| A8-129 | D1-5 | Delivered to RAAF 01/06/73. East Sale Airshow 1993. Nowra Airshow 1998. Avalon Airshow 1999. In Service 1 Sqn 1998/9. On display Amberley Airshow 10/04 undergoing engine change demonstration. Participant of Red Flag 2007. In Service 1 Sqn 2007. Took part in flying display at F-111 retirement ceremony on 3/12/2010. Special 1973-2010 tail scheme. Retired on 3/12/2010. Believed to have been allocated for preservation. | |
| A8-130 | D1-6 | Delivered to RAAF 01/06/73. First Flight 15/09/1968. Participant of Indycar 2006 on practice day. In Service 1Sqn. Transferred to 6Sqn. Dropped live ordinance for the final time during Exercise Chong Ju over Puckapunyal on 12-13/05/2010 Retired by 3/12/2010. Noted wingless in fenced off dump on 11/03/2011 and did appear destined to be scrapped. Placard beneath cockpit canopy reads "This aircraft has been prepared for destruction and all access is denied" However noted outside RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre 26/07/2011 with wings reattatched. Believed to have been allocated for preservation. | |
| A8-131 | D1-7 | Delivered to RAAF 25/07/73. On 18 January 1988, 6 Squadron pilot Flight Lieutenant Keith "Rocky" Logan was forced to engage the arrester hook to take the cable and minimise damage to F-111 A8-131 after its nose wheel malfunctioned on landing. This aircraft had only recently completed repairs to its nose after a round from its gatling gun deflected off the shroud door and through the nose wheel well, exiting through the radome near the pitot probe. Repairs took 5 months to complete. Avalon Airshow 2001, 1 Sqn. In Service RAAF 6 Sqn 2001. Took part in the Red Flag Exercise in the USA during 2002, where the RAAF F111 had a servicability rate of 100%. In Service 1 Sqn 2002. Tail painted in 30th Anniversary Scheme for F-111 Service in RAAF in 2003. In service 6 Sqn. Performed at Singapore Airshow 4/02/2010 but suffered engine fire and had emergency landing at Changi East Air Base Noted that it had retired and located in Amberley dump by 6/07/2010. Noted in fenced off dump on 11/03/2011 and would appear destined to be scrapped. Placard beneath cockpit canopy reads "This aircraft has been prepared for destruction and all access is denied" Crew module removed and aircraft scrapped. Fuselage buried at Swanbank landfill site near Ipswich 11/2011 | |
| A8-132 | D1-8 | Delivered to RAAF 25/07/73. P109 engine change test aircraft and AUP prototype. Returned to Amberley 09/06/96 after updgrade. Was in Service ARDU (date?). Participant of Red Flag 2007. In Service 1 Sqn 2007. Retired by 3/12/2010. Noted in hangar at Amberley 23/05/2011 repainted in camoflauge/white ARDU scheme. Departed Amberley on 05/08/2011 for Edinburgh arriving on 12/08/2011. Currently on display at ARDU. | |
| A8-133 | D1-9 | Delivered to RAAF 25/07/73. Served with 6 Sqn. Crashed, 29/09/77 near Evans Head NSW (6 Sqn) after a bird flew through the windscreen at low level during bombing pass. Crew module separation activated at approximately 520 kts whilst aircraft descending and outside survival envelope. RAAF Ejection number 50. Crew of SQNLDR John Holt (pilot) and FLTLT A.P. "Phil" Noordink (pilot - undergoing conversion) Killed. | |
| A8-134 | D1-10 | Delivered to RAAF 25/07/1973. Modified to RF-111C by 3AD in 1980. In service with 6 Sqn 12/10/1992. Avalon Airshow 2003. In Service 1 Sqn 2003. Retired by 3/12/2010. Noted 11/03/2011 in outside storage next to dump with external gaps taped over. Currently on display outside RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre. | |
| A8-135 | D1-11 | Delivered to RAAF 25/07/73. East Sale Airshow 1996. In Service 1 Sqn 01/03/92. Participant of Red Flag 2007. In service 1 Sqn 2007. Was last F-111 to recieve major overhaul (R3 Service) 11/2009 Took part in flying display at F-111 retirement ceremony on 3/12/2010. Special 1973-2010 tail scheme. Retired on 3/12/2010. Noted outside RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre 26/07/2011 with wings, engines and nosewheel doors removed. Crew module removed and aircraft scrapped. Fuselage buried at Swanbank landfill site near Ipswich 11/2011 | |
| A8-136 | D1-12 | Delivered to RAAF 25/07/73. Served with 6 Sqn. Crashed, 28/04/77 5 nm south of Guyra, near Armidale NSW (6 Sqn) due Fuel tank explosion/loss of control. RAAF Ejection number 49. Crew; CAPT (P) W. Baker USAF, FLTLT (N) D. Clarkson, both Crew survived ejection. | |
| A8-137 | D1-13 | Delivered to RAAF 01/10/73. Served with 1 Sqn. Crashed after water ingestion into engines during take-off. Crew ejected in escape module on Rwy 27 at 90 kts with only minor injuries, 24/08/79 near Ohakea New Zealand (1 Sqn). RAAF Ejection number 55. Both Crew, FLGOFF (P) M. Kelly, FLTLT (N) A. Curr survived ejection. Accident caused by water being ingested into air intakes. Tyre chine's were modified to F-111's so it wouldn't happen again. | |
| A8-138 | D1-14 | Delivered to RAAF 01/10/1973. In Service 1 Sqn. The first F-111 modified with Pave Tack was A8-138 which first flew on 01/10/1984. This flight was conducted from the General Dynamics plant at Fort Worth, Texas, USA where the aircraft had been modified. The crew was FLTLTs Tim Jones (pilot) and Greg Fitzgerald (navigator). This was the first flight in a Pave Tack flight test programme that continued until the end of 1985.
Took part in flying display at F-111 retirement ceremony on 3/12/2010. Retired on 3/12/2010. Believed to have been allocated for preservation. | |
| A8-139 | D1-15 | Delivered to RAAF 01/10/73. Crashed, 28/01/86 in the ocean near Moruya. Crew of FLTLT Stephen M. Erskine and CAPT Gregory S. Angell USAF on exchange with RAAF killed. | |
| A8-140 | D1-16 | Delivered to RAAF 01/10/73. In Service 1 Sqn 11/01/80. First Pave Tack locally modified aircraft, 24/09/85. Noted at Hobart TAS in 1986, with 6 Sqn. In Service 1 Sqn. On display Amberley Airshow 10/04 on jacks undergoing undercarriage retraction/extention demonstration. Noted that it had retired and located in Amberley dump by 6/07/2010. It had its crew module removed and the stripped fuselage was in the disposal area by 02/2011. Aircraft scrapped and fuselage buried at Swanbank landfill site near Ipswich 11/2011 Crew Module will be displayed in RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre. | |
| A8-141 | D1-17 | Delivered to RAAF 01/10/73. Served with 6 Sqn. Crashed, 25/10/78 in the Hauracki Gulf, northeast of Waiheke Island near Auckland, New Zealand (6 Sqn). involved with Exercise Longex 78 at the time. cause of crash was an explosion in the wheel bay caused by a ruptured hot air line igniting fuel drawn into the wheel bay whilst fuel was being dumped to allow emergency landing at Whenuapi. Aircraft had experienced hot wheel well warning and had opened speed brake (U/C door) to cool wheel well. This accident led to barring of "dump & burn" for some time after accident. A New Zealand Navy died during diving operations on the wreckage. RAAF Ejection number 52. Crew ejected in escape module at 2,700 ft and 226 kts. Both Crew survived ejection. The escape module, all that is left of A8-141, is now located at RAAF Amberley. The two crew members achieved Star Rank; Air Vice Marshell Dave Rogers and Air Commodore Peter Crowder. Crew Module believed to be used for training. Crew Module displayed at various airshows | |
| A8-142 | D1-18 | Delivered to RAAF 01/10/73. In Service RAAF. First production AUP Aircraft, test flown, 27/02/96. In Service with 1 Sqn 01/02/99. Took part in the Red Flag Exercise in the USA during 2002, where the RAAF F111 had a servicability rate of 100%. In Service 1 Sqn 2002. In Service 6 Sqn 03/2007. Conducted flying displays Avalon 2007. Noted that it had retired and located in Amberley dump by 09/2010. Noted 09/2011 being readied for transport to Wagga Wagga. Due to go on display 02/2012 | |
| A8-143 | D1-19 | Delivered to RAAF 04/12/73. Modified to RF-111C by 3AD in 1980. Richmond Airshow 1988, in Service 6 Sqn at the time. Completed last mission for Interfet in East Timor. Took part in the Red Flag Exercise in the USA during 2002, where the RAAF F-111 had a servicability rate of 100%. In Service 1 Sqn 2002. Had port mainwheel seperation and made a wheels up arrested landing at Amberley 18/07/2006. It was not repaired. All F-111's grounded as a result and the fleet returned to flying status on Tuesday 25/07/2006. Noted that it had retired and located in Amberley dump by 09/2010. Aircraft scrapped and fuselage buried at Swanbank landfill site near Ipswich 11/2011 | |
| A8-144 | D1-20 | Delivered to RAAF 04/12/73. In Service RAAF. Being fitted with 400 strain gauges whilst it underwent Cold Proofing 03/02 as part of the LOT extension assessment. Named "City of Ipswich" and carried "Ipswich Celebrates 100 years" scheme on tail at Amberley Airshow 10/04. In Service 6 Sqn 03/2007. Conducted flying displays Avalon 2007. Noted that it had retired and located in Amberley dump by 09/2010 Aircraft scrapped and fuselage buried at Swanbank landfill site near Ipswich 11/2011 | |
| A8-145 | D1-21 | Delivered to RAAF 04/12/73. Richmond Airshow 1988, in Service 6 Sqn at the time. Repair of Fatigue crack in lower wing during 1996. The fatigue crack was a chordwise 48 mm crack in the critical, non-failsafe, port lower wing skin at approximately 2/3 semi span. The crack had reduced the wing's residual strength to below Design Limit Load and the repair was therefore critical. In Service 1 Sqn. Noted that it had retired and located in Amberley dump by 09/2010. Aircraft scrapped and fuselage buried at Swanbank landfill site near Ipswich 11/2011 | |
| A8-146 | D1-22 | Delivered to RAAF 04/12/1973. Modified to RF-111C by 3AD in 1980. Flying display Richmond 1991. In Service 1 Sqn. Noted retired and placed in fenced off dump by 11/2010. A8-146 would appear destined to be scrapped. Aircraft scrapped and fuselage buried at Swanbank landfill site near Ipswich 11/2011 | |
| A8-147 | D1-23 | Delivered to RAAF 04/12/73. Took part in the Red Flag Exercise in the USA during 2002, where the RAAF F111 had a servicability rate of 100%. In Service 1 Sqn 2002. Avalon Airshow 2003. In Service 1 Sqn 2003. In Service 1 Sqn 01/07/03. Retired on 3/12/2010. Passed through Guard of Honor at retirement ceremony Believed to have been allocated for preservation. | |
| A8-148 | D1-24 | Delivered to RAAF 04/12/73. Last to undergo AUP upgrade, back online late 1999. In Service 1 Sqn. Transferred to 6Sqn. Dropped live ordinance for the final time during Exercise Chong Ju over Puckapunyal on 12-13/05/2010. Static display at F-111 retirement ceremony on 3/12/2010. Retired on 3/12/2010. Noted 11/03/2011 in outside storage next to dump with external gaps taped over. Believed to have been allocated for preservation. | |
| A8-259 | B1-31 | Former USAF FB-111A and
F-111G AF68-259. Believed washeld in long term storage. Aircraft scrapped and fuselage buried at Swanbank landfill site near Ipswich 11/2011 | |
| A8-264 | B1-36 | Delivered to RAAF 11/02/94. Former USAF FB-111A and F-111G AF68-264. Believed was held in long term storage. Aircraft scrapped and fuselage buried at Swanbank landfill site near Ipswich 11/2011 | |
| A8-265 | B1-37 | Delivered to RAAF 24/09/93. Former USAF FB-111A and F-111G AF68-265. Believed was held in long term storage. Aircraft scrapped and fuselage buried at Swanbank landfill site near Ipswich 11/2011 | |
| A8-270 | B1-42 | Delivered to RAAF 24/09/93. Former USAF FB-111A and F-111G AF68-270. Believed was held in long term storage. Aircraft scrapped and fuselage buried at Swanbank landfill site near Ipswich 11/2011 | |
| A8-271 | B1-43 | Delivered to RAAF 14/01/94. Former USAF FB-111A and F-111G AF68-271. Used for the flyby during the Olympics Closing Ceremony over the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Grounded from 12/02/02 to 2003 due to wing failures. Was in Service 6 Sqn. All F-111Gs retired by 2007. Aircraft scrapped and fuselage buried at Swanbank landfill site near Ipswich 11/2011 | |
| A8-272 | B1-44 | Delivered to RAAF 10/05/94. Former USAF FB-111A and F-111G AF68-272. Served with the USAF's 428thFS/27thFW. Retired at Cannon AFB, NM on 23/09/82. Allocated to AMARC as FV0130. Later removed from storage and transported to the Sacramento ALC, McClellan AFB, CA for refurbishment and sale to Australia. Named 'Boneyard Wrangler', first F-111 to be recovered from the Boneyard on arrival at AMARC the aricraft had a total of 5766.1 flight hours. Used for the flyby during the Olympics Closing Ceremony over the Olympic Stadium. Avalon Airshow 2001. Grounded from 12/02/02 to 2003 due to wing failures. Avalon 2005. Was in Service 6 Sqn RAAF. All F-111Gs retired by 2007. The Boneyard Wrangler looks like being the only F-111G to be preserved and in 04/2009 was transported by road to RAAF Museum Point Cook. It is now displayed in the new Strike Hangar | |
| A8-274 | B1-46 | Delivered to RAAF 06/12/93. Former USAF FB-111A and F-111G AF68-274. Was painted in special 6 Sqn 60th Anniversary Paint Scheme. Grounded from 12/02/02 to 2003 due to wing failures. All F-111Gs retired by 2007. Aircraft scrapped and fuselage buried at Swanbank landfill site near Ipswich 11/2011 | |
| A8-277 | B1-49 | Delivered to RAAF 25/03/94. Former USAF FB-111A and F-111G AF68-277. Nowra Airshow 1998. In Service 6 Sqn - was attached to ARDU. Grounded from 12/02/02 to 2003 due to wing failures. All F-111Gs retired by 2007. Aircraft scrapped and fuselage buried at Swanbank landfill site near Ipswich 11/2011 | |
| A8-278 | B1-50 | Delivered to RAAF 10/05/94. Former USAF FB-111A and F-111G AF68-278. Indications are that after its delivery flight this aircraft was placed in long term storage and used as a source of parts. It had not flown since arrival. Its condition can be seen in the images taken whilst on static display during the Amberley airshow 10/04. Aircraft scrapped and fuselage buried at Swanbank landfill site near Ipswich 11/2011 | |
| A8-281 | B1-53 | Delivered to RAAF 06/12/93. Avalon Airshow 1999. Former USAF FB-111A and F-111G AF68-281. Avalon Airshow 2001. Grounded from 12/02/02 to 2003 due to wing failures. In Service 6 Sqn RAAF. All F-111Gs retired by 2007. Aircraft scrapped and fuselage buried at Swanbank landfill site near Ipswich 11/2011 | |
| A8-282 | B1-54 | Delivered to RAAF 25/03/94. Former USAF FB-111A and F-111G AF68-282. Won at least five Fairchild Trophies (bombing competition SAC). Indications are that after its delivery flight this aircraft was placed in long term storage and used as a source of parts. It had not flown since arrival Its condition can be seen in the images taken whilst on static display during the Amberley airshow 10/04. Aircraft scrapped and fuselage buried at Swanbank landfill site near Ipswich 11/2011 | |
| A8-291 | B1-63 | Delivered to RAAF 06/12/93. Former USAF FB-111A and F-111G AF68-291. Avalon Airshow 1997. Avalon Airshow 1999. Crashed 08/04/99, while serving with 6 Sqn on night excercise out of Butterworth Malaysia. Aircraft hit the peak on the small island of Pulau Aur in the South China Sea. The pilot; Flt Lt Anthony Short and Navigator; Sqn Ldr Stephen Hobbs were killed. | |
| A8-506 | B1-68 | Former USAF FB-111A and F-111G AF69-6506. Indications are that after its delivery flight this aircraft was placed in long term storage and used as a source of parts. It had not flown since arrival Its condition can be seen in the images taken whilst on static display during the Amberley airshow 10/04. Aircraft scrapped and fuselage buried at Swanbank landfill site near Ipswich 11/2011 | |
| A8-512 | B1-74 | Former USAF FB-111A and F-111G AF69-6512. Nowra Airshow 1998. In Service 6 Sqn 1998. Noted Richmond 14/07/01, 6 Sqn. Grounded from 12/02/02 to 11/12/02 due to wing failures. The first to return with new wings. Static display RAAF East Sale open day 13/04/03, flying display West Sale Airshow 14/04/03. Avalon 2005. Was in service with 6 Sqn RAAF. The final F-111G flight made by A8-512 on 3rd September 2007 piloted by CAF Air Marshall Geoff Shepherd. Aircraft scrapped and fuselage buried at Swanbank landfill site near Ipswich 11/2011 | |
| A8-514 | B1-76 | Delivered to RAAF 11/02/94. Former USAF FB-111A (last one built) and F-111G AF69-6514. In Service 6 Sqn, noted Richmond 14/07/01. Grounded from 12/02/02 to 02/2003 due to wing failures. This was the second F-111G to return to flying. Avalon Airshow 2003. Was in Service with 6 Sqn RAAF. All F-111Gs retired by 2007. Aircraft scrapped and fuselage buried at Swanbank landfill site near Ipswich 11/2011 | |
| 63-9768 | A1-93 | 3rd Pre-production F-111A. Used for F-111 rollout ceremony on 15/10/1964. This aircraft did not have an crew escape module, but is fitted with ejection seats. The first 11 F-111As (63-9766 thru 63-9776) had ejection seats due to the module testing being incompleted. (The first 3 F-111Bs for the USN also had ejection seats). Named 'City of Graham'. Final flight 4/12/68. Used for ground training at Sheppard AFB after flight test hence GF-111A designation. Transported by road to Norfolk VA, and loaded aboard HMAS Kanimbla for shipping to Australia (1995). Transferred to HMAS Tobruk in Sydney and shipped to Brisbane. Road transport to RAAF Amberley. Was used for ground training including fuel tank deseal/reseal training.
Despite its historical significance 63-9768 was scrapped and its fuselage buried at Swanbank landfill site near Ipswich 11/2011 | |
| 67-0106 | A1-151 | Ex USAF. Assigned to 430th TFS. ex NA/474th TFW October 1975. MO/336th TFW October 1977. Identified by RAAF as an attrition aircraft, but failed fatigue test prior to delivery. Airframe held in reserve in USA for RAAF spares. Purchased by RAAF as the subject for a teardown inspection being undertaken at the Defence Science & Technology Organisation' Aeronautical & Maritime Research Laboratory here in Melbourne, Australia. The airframe (minus wings & horizontal stabs). shipped from LA on the 22/10/99 aboard the 'Kapitan Konev' and arrived in Melbourne on 6/11/99. The fuselage is now in its final resting place, on jacks, and the teardown inspection is about to begin. The inspection is designed to help identify fatigue & corrosion problems which may impact on the Australian fleet through to the (then) planned withdrawal date (PWD) of 2020. The teardown will mean dismemberment of the fuselage down to the individual component level with extensive Non Destructive Testing and fractography on all structurally significant parts and previously identified DADTA control points. It was envisaged to take between 2 to 3 years to complete the project, all parts belived stored until the F-111's withdrawal date. | |
| 67-0107 | A1-152 | Ex USAF. Identified by RAAF as an attrition aircraft, but failed fatigue test prior to delivery. Airframe remained in USA at AMARC. | |
| 68-0246 | B1-18 | Ex USAF FB-111A. Forward fuselage mounted on trailer as recruitment aid. Rest of aircraft remained at AMARC Currently on display at RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre. |
Photo tribute to the mighty F-111
Photos of the final day of F-111 operations, 3rd December 2010
Photos of F-111 boneyard and scrapping operations
