RAAF F-111 FLYING ACCIDENTS
The aussie F-111 story is immortalised by five fatal accidents and 10 aircrew who tragically lost their lives:
Holt & Noordink Erskine & Angell Fallon & Pike McNess & Cairns-Cowan Short & Hobbs
Many brought their stricken jets home in spectacular style; whilst countless tales of jaw-dropping, near-misses, are reminisced at aircrew reunions …
Reference: Sifting Through the Evidence – excellent synopsis by SQNLDR Bill Saville, F-111C NAV, 28 OPCON during his tour as an Air Safety Investigator
Summary of RAAF F-111 Accidents and Ejections
Erskine & Angell - 28 Jan 86
Crew Module Ejections
Three F-111C crews safely ejected in their escape modules:
- Armidale, NSW – Baker & Clarkson
- Hauraki Gulf, NZ – Rogers & Growder
- Ōhakea, NZ – Kelly & Curr
Two RAAF F-111 aircrew safely ejected in their escape modules whilst flying on exchange with the USAF:
- Nellis AFB, Nevada – FLTLT Neil Pollock
- Mt Home AFB, Idaho – FLTLT Rick O’Ferrall
