I have released a review of the weekends display at RAAF Amberley where 3 F-111s were displayed in their new museum colours. I have also included a brief overview of the RAAF flightgear used in the 37years of flying the F-111.
Phil
By: Ron Cuskelly - 16th October 2012 at 08:16
I understand that only one of the announced venues will be displaying the aircraft behind glass.
By: baj - 16th October 2012 at 07:45
Can someone explain to this pommy please why do those unwanted airframes had to be buried whereas in the Uk they are just merely scrapped and sent to the smelter, surely that is a far better way to make sure they never appear in the air again? or as with the rumours of buried spitfires in Australia the Australian goverment is ensuring a new rumour will abound in the year 3012
Also why the condition that any display airframes must be behind glass?
Jay
Hi Oldgit,
The reasons were as stated already asbestos insulation and other nasties which could give off fumes during the smelting process.
As to the glass I cant say ……likely to help stop El Qiad from stealing them.
By: Ron Cuskelly - 16th October 2012 at 06:11
The record will show that of the 45 F-111s that came to Australia (including one static test airframe and one non-flying trainaid) the Australian government has saved 13 which represents 29% of the total. This is a good result by any standard.
By: Supermarine305 - 14th October 2012 at 18:22
Can someone explain to this pommy please why do those unwanted airframes had to be buried whereas in the Uk they are just merely scrapped and sent to the smelter, surely that is a far better way to make sure they never appear in the air again? or as with the rumours of buried spitfires in Australia the Australian goverment is ensuring a new rumour will abound in the year 3012 😀
Also why the condition that any display airframes must be behind glass?
Jay
Asbestos is the reason I’ve heard.
By: Old Fart - 14th October 2012 at 17:32
The behind glass rule might have something to do with radioactivity levels.
By: oldgit158 - 14th October 2012 at 14:32
Can someone explain to this pommy please why do those unwanted airframes had to be buried whereas in the Uk they are just merely scrapped and sent to the smelter, surely that is a far better way to make sure they never appear in the air again? or as with the rumours of buried spitfires in Australia the Australian goverment is ensuring a new rumour will abound in the year 3012 😀
Also why the condition that any display airframes must be behind glass?
Jay
By: Old Fart - 14th October 2012 at 13:45
Instresting report, well done.
Only saw F111’s flying a few times once at the Southend Airshow (USAF) impresive aircraft, sad to see there will soon be none left flying.
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