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RAAF F-35A Lightning II, F/A-18F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler combat aircraft flying in formation during 2022

Many aircraft types have served in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) since it was formed in March 1921.[1] This is a list of RAAF aircraft, those types that have served and been retired by the RAAF. It also includes aircraft of the Australian Flying Corps, Australian Air Corps and Australian Air Force. The aircraft are listed in alphabetic order of their RAAF type name, and then in mark order within that type. For the current aircraft of the RAAF, refer to the list of current Royal Australian Air Force aircraft.

By type

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Type Origin Class Role Introduced Retired Total Notes
Avro 504 United Kingdom biplane trainer 1916 1928[2] 132[3] several variants used, including at least 8 504A, 7 504J, and 56 504K
B.E.2a United Kingdom biplane trainer 1914 1918 2[4] operated by Central Flying School as CFS1 and CFS2
B.E.2c United Kingdom biplane reconnaissance 27[5] operated by No. 1 Sqn.
B.E.2e United Kingdom biplane trainer 1920 1 operated by 1, 4, and 7 Sqns.;[5] 1 operated by Central Flying School from 1918 to 1920[4]
Blériot XI France prop trainer 1915 1917 1[4] operated by Central Flying School as CFS6; primarily for ground instruction
Boxkite United Kingdom prop trainer 1913 1917 2[4] one built by Bristol and second ordered but not delivered; another was built in Australia from parts; operated by Central Flying School as CFS3 and CFS8; first military aircraft built in Australia
Boxkite XV United Kingdom prop trainer 1916 1918 2[4] built by Grahame-White Aviation Company; operated by Central Flying School[4]
CA-25 Winjeel Australia prop trainer 1955 1995 62 Production + 2 Prototypes[4] Served as a Central Flying School trainer and then into a FAC (Forward Air Control) role in its final years, replaced by the PAC CT-4A
PAC CT/4 Airtrainer New Zealand prop trainer 1975 1992 51[4] Served as a Central Flying School trainer, Became replaced by contracted BAE Systems CT-4B's, until BAE contract was lost. Civilian use of CT-4As are high.
CA-26 Sabre Australia jet fighter 1956 1957 1 Experimental development of the F-86 Sabre, led to CA-27 Sabre
CA-27 Sabre Mk.30-32 Australia jet fighter 1956 1971 112 license-built by Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation; replaced by the Mirage III
Caudron G.III France biplane trainer 1916 1917 1[4] operated by Central Flying School[4]
Deperdussin Type A France prop trainer 1913 1918 2[4] built by British Deperdussin; operated by Central Flying School as CFS4 and CFS5
DH.1a United Kingdom biplane fighter 1916 1916 1[6] built by Savages; operated by 1 Sqn AFC; returned to UK
DH.5 United Kingdom biplane fighter 1917 78[7] operated by 2 & 6 Sqns AFC
DH.6 United Kingdom biplane trainer 1918 1919 28[4] 2 additional aircraft ordered by Central Flying School but lost at sea during delivery;[4] operated by 5, 7, and 8 Sqns RFC
DH.9A United Kingdom biplane light bomber 1920 1930 31 30 acquired as an imperial gift from the United Kingdom
1 replacement purchased
6 destroyed; 16 scrapped; 9 written-off
assigned RAAF serial prefix A1[8]
DHC-4 Caribou Canada prop airlift 1964 2009 29[9] Operated as transport aircraft and STOL Aircraft throughout the Vietnam war and PNG regions
F.2b Fighter United Kingdom biplane fighter 1918 1919 67[10] operated by 1, 3, and 7 Sqns. AFC
F-111C Aardvark United States jet medium-range interdictor/ Tactical Strike 1973 2010 24 Ordered in 1963 to replace the ageing English Electric Canberra Bombers. Delivery not received until 1973, RAAF used leased F-4 Phantoms while the U.S. produced the first F-111Cs
F-111G Aardvark United States jet medium-range interdictor/ Tactical Strike 1992 2007 15 former USAF aircraft, attrition replacements for the F-111C
F.E.2b United Kingdom biplane trainer 1917 1920 1[4] operated by Central Flying School[4]
F.K.3 United Kingdom biplane trainer 1917 1917 4[11] briefly operated by the AFC
Lincoln Mk.30[12] United Kingdom prop bomber 1946 1961 73[13] 20 converted to Mk.31 Lincoln
Lincoln Mk.31[12] United Kingdom prop LRN (long Range Navigation Bomber) 1946 1961 20[14] "Long Nose" Lincoln was unique to Australian service, featuring a 6' 6" nose extension[12]
Maurice Farman Hydro-Aeroplane France floatplane trainer 1914 1917 1[4] operated by Central Flying School as CFS7[4]
M.F.7 Longhorn France biplane trainer 1916 1918 1[4] operated by Central Flying School as CFS15[4]
M.F.11 Shorthorn France biplane trainer 1916 1919 5[4] operated by Central Flying School[4]
Mirage IIIO(A & F) France
Australia 		jet interceptor 1964 1988 100 built by Government Aircraft Factories; replaced by the AF-18A Hornet
Mirage III D France
Australia 		jet operational trainer 1964 1988 16 built by Government Aircraft Factories; replaced by the AF-18B Hornet
Scout D United Kingdom biplane utility 1916 1926 1[4] operated by Central Flying School and No. 1 Flying Training School RAAF[4]
UH-1B Iroquois United States helicopter utility transport 1962[15] 1989 24[16] replaced by the S-70 Black Hawk
UH-1D Iroquois United States helicopter utility transport 1966[17] 1989 8 replaced by the S-70 Black Hawk
UH-1H Iroquois United States helicopter utility transport 1968 1989 34 replaced by the S-70 Black Hawk

Australian Central Flying School 1913–1919

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See also: Central Flying School RAAF
Aircraft type Variant Origin Role Service Period Notes
Airco DH.6 DH.6 United Kingdom Two-seat primary trainer biplane 1918–1919 Nine aircraft
Avro 504 Avro 504K United Kingdom Two-seat trainer biplane 1919–1920 20 aircraft
Bleriot XI Bleriot XI France Trainer aircraft 1915–1917 One aircraft was donated to the Australian Central Flying School in 1915.
Bristol Boxkite Boxkite United Kingdom Two-seat trainer biplane 1912–1918 Two aircraft
Bristol Scout Scout D United Kingdom Single-seat trainer biplane 1916–1926 One ex-Royal Naval Air Service aircraft
Caudron G.3 G.3 France Two-seat trainer biplane 1916–1918 One aircraft
Deperdussin Type A Type A France Single-seat trainer aircraft 1913–1914 Two aircraft
Grahame-White Type XV Boxkite Type XV Boxkite United Kingdom Two-seat trainer biplane 1916–1918 Two aircraft
Maurice Farman Seaplane Seaplane France Two-seat seaplane 1914–1917 One aircraft
Maurice Farman MF.7 Longhorn MF.7 Shorthorn France Two-seat trainer biplane 1916–1917 One aircraft
Maurice Farman MF.11 Shorthorn MF.11 Shorthorn France Two-seat trainer biplane 1917–1919 Four aircraft
Royal Aircraft Factory B.E.2 B.E.2a, B.E.2b United Kingdom Two-seat trainer biplane 1912–1920 Three aircraft
Royal Aircraft Factory F.E.2 F.E.2b United Kingdom Two-seat trainer biplane 1917–1920 One aircraft was donated to the Australian Central Flying School in 1917.
Sopwith Pup Pup United Kingdom Single-seat fighter trainer biplane 1919–1920 12 aircraft

Australian Flying Corps 1913–1920

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See also: Australian Flying Corps
Aircraft type Variant Origin Role Service period Notes
Airco DH.1 DH.1a United Kingdom Two-seat fighter scout biplane 1916 One aircraft. Operated by No. 1 Squadron
Airco DH.5 DH.5 United Kingdom Single-seat fighter scout biplane 1917-? 68 aircraft. Operated by No. 2 Squadron and No. 6 (Training) Squadron
Airco DH.6 DH.6 United Kingdom Two-seat primary trainer biplane 1917–1918 68 aircraft. Operated by No. No. 5 (Training) Squadron and No. 7 (Training) Squadron
Armstrong Whitworth F.K.3 Little Ark F.K.3 United Kingdom Two-seat trainer, obsolete reconnaissance, light bomber biplane 1917 only Operated by No. 3 squadron
Avro 504 504A
504J
504K		 United Kingdom Two-seat elementary trainer biplane 1917–1919 Operated by Nos 5, 6, 7 and 8 Training Squadrons
Bristol F.2 Fighter F.2B Fighter United Kingdom Two-seat reconnaissance, fighter biplane 1916–1918 676 aircraft. Operated by No. 1 Squadron, No. 3 Squadron and No. 7 (Training) Squadron.
Bristol Scout Scout C
Scout D		 United Kingdom Single-seat fighter scout, reconnaissance, trainer biplane 1916-? Ten aircraft. Operated by No. 1 Squadron and No. 6 (Training) Squadron
Caudron G.3 G.3 France Two-seat reconnaissance biplane 1915 only Two aircraft. Operated by the Mesopotamian Half Flight
Curtiss JN-4 Jenny JN-4 Jenny United States Two-seat primary trainer biplane 1917-?
Handley Page 0/400 0/400 United Kingdom Three-seat twin-engine heavy bomber biplane 1918 only One aircraft. Operated by No. 1 Squadron in Palestine.
Martinsyde S.1 Scout S.1 Scout United Kingdom Single-seat, reconnaissance, scout biplane 1915–1916 Four aircraft. Operated by the Mesopotamian Half Flight
Martinsyde Elephant G.100 Elephant
G.102 Elephant		 United Kingdom Single-seat bomber, reconnaissance, obsolete fighter scout biplane 1916–1918 Operated by No. 1 Squadron in Egypt and Palestine.
Maurice Farman MF.7 Longhorn MF.7 Longhorn France Two-seat reconnaissance biplane 1915 only One aircraft. Operated by the Mesopotamian Half Flight
Maurice Farman MF.11 Shorthorn MF.11 Shorthorn France Two-seat trainer, obsolete reconnaissance, light bomber biplane 1915–1916 23 aircraft. Operated by No. 5 (Training) Squadron and the Mesopotamian Half Flight
Royal Aircraft Factory B.E.2 B.E.2c
B.E.2e		 United Kingdom Two-seat reconnaissance, artillery spotter, light bomber, trainer biplane 1915–1918 38 aircraft. Operated by No. 1 Squadron in Egypt and Palestine, No. 7 (Training) Squadron in the United Kingdom, plus the Mesopotamian Half Flight.
Royal Aircraft Factory B.E.12 B.E.12
B.E.12a		 United Kingdom Single-seat reconnaissance, light bomber, obsolete fighter biplane ?-1919 Nine aircraft. Operated by No. 1 Squadron in Palestine.
Royal Aircraft Factory R.E.8 R.E.8 United Kingdom Two-seat reconnaissance, artillery observation, light bomber biplane 1917–1919 Operated by No. 1 Squadron, No. 3 squadron and No. 7 (Training) Squadron
Royal Aircraft Factory S.E.5 SE.5A United Kingdom single-seat fighter scout biplane 1917–1919 158 aircraft. Operated by No. 2 Squadron in France, No.5 (Training) Squadron and No. 6 (Training) Squadron in the United Kingdom.
Sopwith Buffalo 3F.1 Buffalo United Kingdom Two-seat armoured fighter, reconnaissance biplane 1918 One aircraft. Operated by No. 4 Squadron for test and trials.
Sopwith Camel 1F.1 Camel United Kingdom Single-seat fighter scout biplane 1917–1919 186 aircraft. Operated by No. 4 Squadron in France, No. 5 (Training ) Squadron, No. 6 (Training) Squadron and No. 8 (Training) Squadron in the United Kingdom.
Sopwith Pup Pup United Kingdom Single-seat trainer, obsolete fighter-scout biplane 1917–1919 27 aircraft. Operated by Nos 5, 6 and 8 Training Squadrons in the United kingdom.
Sopwith Snipe 7F.1 Snape United Kingdom Single-seat fighter-scout biplane 1919 only 68 aircraft. Operated by No. 4 Squadron in France, No. 6 (Training) Squadron and No. 8 (Training) Squadron in the United Kingdom.
Sopwith 1½ Strutter United Kingdom trainer, obsolete fighter and reconnaissance biplane 1916–1918 Nine aircraft. Operated by No. 6 (Training ) Squadron in the United Kingdom.

Australian Air Corps 1920–1921

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See also: Australian Air Corps
Aircraft type Variant Origin Role Service period Notes
Airco DH.9 Airco DH.9 United Kingdom Two-seat day bomber, general-purpose biplane 1920–1921 28 Imperial Gift aircraft
Airco DH.9A Airco DH.9A United Kingdom Two-seat day bomber biplane 1920–1921 30 Imperial Gift aircraft
Avro 504 Avro 504K
Avro 504L floatplane		 United Kingdom Two-seat trainer biplane 1920–1921 20 aircraft, plus 35 Imperial Gift aircraft
Bristol Scout Scout D United Kingdom 1920–1921 One aircraft
Royal Aircraft Factory B.E.2 B.E.2B United Kingdom Two-seat trainer biplane 1920 One aircraft
Royal Aircraft Factory F.E.2 F.E.2b United Kingdom 1920 one aircraft
Royal Aircraft Factory SE.5 S.E.5A United Kingdom Single-seat fighter biplane 1920–1921 35 Imperial Gift aircraft
Sopwith Pup Pup United Kingdom Single-seat fighter trainer biplane 1920–1921 12 aircraft
Vickers Vimy FB.27A Vimy II United Kingdom Twin-engine heavy bomber biplane 1920–1921 One aircraft, civil registration G-EAOU

Fighters and fighter-bombers

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Aircraft type Variant Origin Role Service period Notes
Royal Aircraft Factory S.E.5A S.E.5A United Kingdom Single-seat fighter biplane 1921–1928 35 aircraft. Imperial Gift aircraft
Bristol Bulldog Bulldog Mk IIA United Kingdom Single-seat day and night fighter biplane 1930–1940 Eight aircraft. Operated by No. 1 Squadron RAAF and No. 2 Squadron RAAF.
Gloster Gauntlet Gauntlet Mk II United Kingdom Single-seat day and night fighter biplane 1940 only Six aircraft. Operated by No. 3 Squadron RAAF in Egypt. The RAF variant was the Gauntlet Mk II.
Gloster Gladiator Gladiator Mk II United Kingdom Single-seat fighter biplane 1940–1941 30 aircraft. Operated by No. 3 Squadron RAAF during the 1st Libyan campaigns. The RAF variant was the Gladiator Mk II.
Hawker Demon Demon Mk I
Demon Mk II		 United Kingdom Two-seat fighter biplane 1935–1945 64 aircraft.
Boulton Paul Defiant Defiant Mk I
Defiant Mk II		 United Kingdom Two-seat night fighter aircraft 1941 only 18 aircraft. RAF aircraft were operated by No. 456 Squadron RAAF in the United Kingdom. RAF variants were the Defiant Mk I and Mk II.
Curtiss Tomahawk P-40B Tomahawk Mk IIB United States Single-seat fighter bomber aircraft 1941 only Operated by No. 3 Squadron RAAF in the Syrian and 2nd Libyan campaigns. The RAF variant was the Tomahawk Mk IIB.
Hawker Hurricane Hurricane Mk I United Kingdom Single-seat fighter aircraft 1941, 1942–1946 Only one aircraft served with the RAAF in Australia. Operated by No. 3 Squadron RAAF, No. 450 Squadron RAAF and No. 451 Squadron RAAF in North Africa. RAF variants were the Hurricane Mk I, Mk II, Mk IIB and Mk IIC.
Supermarine Spitfire Spitfire F Mk VC
Spitfire F Mk VIII
Spitfire HF Mk VIII
Spitfire LF Mk VIII		 United Kingdom Single-seat fighter aircraft 1941–1945 928 plus aircraft. RAF aircraft were operated by Nos 451, 452, 453 and 457 Australian squadrons. RAF variants were the Spitfire Mk I, Mk IIA, Mk VB, Mk VC, Mk VIII, Mk IX, Mk IXB, Mk IXE, LF Mk XIV, LF MK XVI, F Mk 14.
Brewster Buffalo Buffalo Mk I United States Single-seat fighter aircraft 1941–1943 63 aircraft. RAF aircraft were operated by No. 21 Squadron RAAF and No. 453 Squadron RAAF.
Bell Airacobra P-39D Airacobra
P-39F Airacobra
P-400 Airacobra Mk I		 United States Single-seat fighter aircraft 1942–1943 22 aircraft. Loaned to the RAAF by the USAAF.
DAP/Bristol Beaufighter Beaufighter Mk 21 United Kingdom
Australia		 Two-seat twin-engine strike fighter aircraft 1942–1957 581 aircraft
Bristol Beaufighter Beaufighter MK IC
Beaufigther Mk VIC
Beaufigther TF Mk X
Beaufigther Mk XIC		 United Kingdom Two-seat twin-engine strike fighter aircraft RAF aircraft were operated by No. 455 Squadron RAAF and No. 456 Squadron RAAF. RAF variants were the Beaufighter Mk IIF, Mk VI and TF Mk X.
Curtiss Kittyhawk P-40E Kittyhawk Mk IA
P-40K Kittyhawk Mk III
P-40M Kittyhawk Mk III
P-40N Kittyhawk Mk VI		 United States Single-seat fighter-bomber aircraft 1942–1947 848 plus aircraft. RAF aircraft were operated by No. 3 Squadron RAAF and No. 450 Squadron RAAF. RAF variants were the Kittyhawk Mk I, Mk II, Mk IIA, Mk III and Mk IV.
CAC Boomerang CA-12 Boomerang Mk I
CA-13 Boomerang Mk II
CA-14 Boomerang
CA-14A prototype
CA-19 Boomerang		 Australia Single-seat interceptor, ground-attack fighter aircraft 1942–1946 250 aircraft
De Havilland Mosquito Mosquito F MK II
Mosquito T Mk III
Mosquito FB Mk VI
Mosquito PR Mk XVI
Mosquito FB Mk 40
Mosquito PR Mk 40
Mosquito PR Mk 41
Mosquito T Mk 43		 United Kingdom
Australia		 Twin-engine two-seat long-range high-altitude fighter bomber, photographic reconnaissance aircraft 1942–1954 285 plus aircraft. RAF aircraft were operated by No. 456 Squadron RAAF and No. 464 Squadron RAAF. RAF variants were the Mosquito NF Mk II, T Mk III, FB Mk VI, NF Mk XVII and NF Mk 30.
North American Mustang P-51D Mustang
P-51K Mustang
CA-17 Mustang Mk 20
CA-18 Mustang Mk 21
CA-18 Mustang PR Mk 22
CA-18 Mustang Mk 23		 United States
Australia		 Single-seat long-range fighter aircraft 1944–1960 499 plus aircraft. RAF aircraft were operated by No. 3 Squadron RAAF and No. 450 Squadron RAAF between 1944 and 1945. RAF variants were the Mustang Mk III, Mk IV and Mk IVA. The CAC Mustangs were operated by No. 3 Squadron RAAF, No. 4 Squadron RAAF, No. 21 Squadron RAAF, No. 22 Squadron RAAF, No. 23 Squadron RAAF, No. 24 Squadron RAAF, No. 25 Squadron RAAF, No. 75 Squadron RAAF, No. 76 Squadron RAAF, No. 77 Squadron RAAF and No. 82 Squadron RAAF. See CAC Mustang.
De Havilland Vampire Vampire F Mk 1
Vampire F Mk 2
Vampire FB Mk 5		 United Kingdom Single-seat fighter, fighter bomber aircraft 1948–1957 Three aircraft
De Havilland Vampire Vampire F MK 30
Vampire FB Mk 31
Vampire T Mk 33
Vampire TMk 34
Vampire T Mk 34A
Vampire T Mk 35
Vampire T Mk 35A		 United Kingdom
Australia		 Single-seat fighter, fighter bomber aircraft 1949–1970 193 aircraft. The Vampire were operated by No. 21 Squadron RAAF, No. 22 Squadron RAAF, No. 23 Squadron RAAF, No. 25 Squadron RAAF, No. 75 Squadron RAAF and No. 76 Squadron RAAF. Also operated No. 2 Operational Conversion Unit RAAF and the Central Flying School RAAF.
Gloster Meteor Meteor F Mk 3
Meteor F Mk 8
Meteor NF MK 11
Meteor T Mk 7
Meteor U Mk 21A		 United Kingdom Single-seat interceptor, ground attack fighter aircraft 1946–1947, 1951–1963 111 aircraft. The Meteor were operated by No. 22 Squadron RAAF, No. 23 Squadron RAAF, No. 75 Squadron RAAF and No. 77 Squadron RAAF.
CAC/North American Sabre CA-26 Prototype
CA-27 Sabre Mk 30
CA-27 Sabre Mk 31
CA-27 Sabre Mk 32		 United States
Australia		 Single-seat jet fighter aircraft 1954–1971 112 aircraft. The CAC Sabres were operated by No. 3 Squadron RAAF, No. 75 Squadron RAAF, No. 76 Squadron RAAF and No. 77 Squadron RAAF. Also operated by No. 2 Operational Conversion Unit RAAF and No. 5 Operational Training Unit RAAF.
GAF/Dassault Mirage III Mirage IIID
Mirage IIIO(A)
Mirage IIIO(F)		 France
Australia		 Single-seat interceptor fighter, ground-attack fighter-bomber aircraft 1964–1988 116 aircraft. The Mirage III were operated by No. 3 Squadron RAAF, No. 75 Squadron RAAF, No. 76 Squadron RAAF, No. 77 Squadron RAAF and No. 79 Squadron RAAF. Also operated by No. 2 Operational Conversion Unit RAAF and the Aircraft Research and Development Unit RAAF.
GAF/McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet F/A-18A Hornet
F/A-18B Hornet		 United States
Australia		 Single-seat multi-role fighter-attack aircraft 1985–2021 75 aircraft. The Hornets were operated by No. 2 Operational Conversion Unit RAAF, No. 3 Squadron RAAF, No. 75 Squadron RAAF and No. 77 Squadron RAAF. See McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet in Australian service
Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornet F/A-18F Super Hornet United States Two-seat multi-role fighter-attack aircraft 2010–present
Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II F-35A United States single-seat multi-role fighter aircraft 2014–present
Boeing EA-18G Growler EF-18A Growler United States Two-seat electronic warfare aircraft 2015–present 12 Aircraft

Bombers

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Aircraft type Variant Origin Role Service period Notes
Airco DH.9 DH.9 United Kingdom Two-seat day bomber, general-purpose biplane 1921–1930 28 aircraft. Imperial Gift aircraft
Airco DH.9A DH.9A United Kingdom Two-seat day bomber biplane 1921–1929 30 aircraft
Vickers Vimy FB.27A Vimy II United Kingdom Twin-engine heavy bomber 1921-? One aircraft
Westland Wapiti Wapiti Mk IA
Wapiti Mk IIA		 United Kingdom Two-seat general-purpose, light bomber biplane 1929–1943 44 aircraft. Used as trainer and target tug aircraft.
Lockheed Hudson Hudson Mk I
Hudson Mk II
Hudson Mk IIIA
Hudson IV
Hudson Mk IVA		 United States Twin-engine general reconnaissance bomber aircraft, with a crew of five 1940–1948 RAF aircraft were operated by No. 8 Squadron RAAF and No. 459 Squadron RAAF. RAF variants were the Hudson Mk III, Mk IIIA, Mk V and Mk VI
DAP/Bristol Beaufort Beaufort Mk V
Beaufort Mk VA
Beaufort Mk VI
Beaufort Mk VII
Beaufort Mk VIII
Beaufort Mk IX		 United Kingdom
Australia		 Twin-engine torpedo bomber aircraft, with a crew of four 1941–1946 701 aircraft
Vultee Vengeance Vengeance Mk I
Vengeance Mk IA
Vengeance Mk II
Vengeance Mk IV		 United States Two-seat dive bomber aircraft 1942–1946 342 aircraft. See Vultee Vengeance in Australian service
Douglas Boston DB-7B Boston Mk III
A-20A Boston
A-20C Boston
A-20G Boston		 United States Twin-engine light attack bomber aircraft, with a crew of three 1942–1945 69 aircraft
Vickers Wellington Wellington Mk IC
Wellington Mk III
Wellington Mk IV
Wellington Mk VIII
Wellington Mk X
Wellington Mk XI
Wellington Mk XII
Wellington Mk XIII
Wellington Mk XIV		 United Kingdom Twin-engine long-range medium bomber aircraft, with a crew of six 1941–1945 71 aircraft. RAF aircraft were operated by Nos 458, 460 and 466 Australian Squadrons. RAF variants were the Wellington Mk IC, Mk III, Mk IV, Mk VIII, Mk X, Mk XI, Mk XIII and Mk XIV
Handley Page Hampden Hampden Mk I
Hampden TB Mk I		 United Kingdom Four-seat twin-engine medium bomber, torpedo bomber 1941–1942 70 aircraft. RAF aircraft were operated by No. 455 Squadron RAAF. RAF variants were the Hampden Mk I and TB Mk I.
Bristol Blenheim Blenheim Mk I
Blenheim Mk IV
Blenheim Mk V		 United Kingdom Three-seat twin-engine light bomber aircraft 1942–1943 RAF aircraft were operated by No. 454 Squadron RAAF and No. 459 Squadron RAAF in the Mediterranean.
Handley Page Halifax Halifax Mk II
Halifax Mk III		 United Kingdom Four-engine heavy bomber aircraft, with a crew of seven 1942–1945 300 aircraft. RAF aircraft were operated by Nos 460, 462 and 466 Australian squadrons. RAF variants were the Halifax Mk II, Mk III and VI
Lockheed Ventura RB-34A Ventura
PV-1 Ventura		 United States Twin-engine general reconnaissance bomber aircraft, with a crew of five 1942–1946 92 aircraft. RAF aircraft were operated by No. 459 Squadron RAAF and No. 464 Squadron RAAF from 1942 to 1943. RAF variants were the Ventura Mk I, Mk II and Mk V.
Martin Baltimore Baltimore Mk III
Baltimore Mk IIIA
Baltimore Mk IV
Baltimore Mk V		 United States Four-seat twin-engine light, medium bomber aircraft 1943–1945 71 plus aircraft. RAF aircraft were operated by No. 454 Squadron RAAF and No. 459 Squadron RAAF. RAF variants were the Baltimore Mk III, Mk IIIA, Mk IV and Mk V
North American Mitchell B-25D Mitchell
B-25J Mitchell Mk III		 United States Twin-engine medium bomber aircraft, with a crew of 5 or 6 1942–1946 50 aircraft
Avro Manchester Manchester Mk I United Kingdom Twin-engine heavy bomber aircraft 1942 only Operated by No. 460 Squadron RAAF. The RAF variant was the Manchester Mk I.
Avro Lancaster Lancaster B Mk I United Kingdom Four-engine heavy bomber aircraft, with a crew of seven 1942–1946 83 plus aircraft. Only two aircraft served with the RAAF in Australia. RAF aircraft were operated by Nos 460, 463 and 467 Australian squadrons. The RAF variants were the Lancaster Mk I and Mk III. See G for George
Consolidated Liberator B-24D Liberator
B-24J Liberator
B-24L Liberator
B-24M Liberator		 United States Four-engine heavy bomber aircraft 1944–1948 277 aircraft. RAF aircraft were operated by No. 466 Squadron RAAF and No. 467 Squadron RAAF in 1945. See B-24 Liberators in Australian service
GAF/Avro Lincoln Lincoln Mk 30
Lincoln Mk 30A
Lincoln GR Mk 31
Lincoln MR Mk 31		 United Kingdom
Australia		 Four-engine long-range heavy bomber aircraft, with a crew of seven 1946–1961 73 aircraft. The Lincoln was operated by Nos No. 1 Squadron RAAF, No. 2 Squadron RAAF, No. 6 Squadron RAAF, No. 11 Squadron RAAF, No. 12 Squadron RAAF and Lincoln Conversion Flight RAAF.
GAF/English Electric Canberra Canberra B Mk 2
Canberra Mk 20
Canberra Mk 21
Canberra T Mk 4		 United Kingdom
Australia		 Twin-engine tactical bomber aircraft 1951–1982 55 aircraft. The Canberra was operated by No. 1 Squadron RAAF, No. 2 Squadron RAAF and No. 6 Squadron RAAF. Also operated by No. 1 Operational Conversion Unit RAAF, Aircraft Research and Development Unit RAAF and No. 1 Long Range Flight RAAF.
McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II F-4E Phantom II United States Two-seat ground attack fighter-bomber, air superiority fighter aircraft 1970–1973 24 aircraft. The F-4 Phantom was operated by No. 1 Squadron RAAF and No. 6 Squadron RAAF. See McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II in Australian service
General Dynamics F-111C Aardvark F-111A Aardvark
F-111C Aardvark
F-111G Aardvark
RF-111C Aardvark		 United States Two-seat long-range tactical strike, interdictor, reconnaissance aircraft 1973–2010 43 aircraft. The F-111C was operated by No. 1 Squadron RAAF, No. 6 Squadron RAAF and the Aircraft Research and Development Unit RAAF.

Maritime Reconnaissance

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Aircraft type Variant Origin Role Service period Notes
Fairey IIID Fairey IIID United Kingdom Three-seat spotter-reconnaissance, survey seaplane 1921–1928 RAAF on behalf of the RAN. Six aircraft
Supermarine Seagull Seagull Mk III United Kingdom Three-seat spotter-reconnaissance, survey amphibian aircraft 1926–1936 RAAF on behalf of the RAN. Nine aircraft
Supermarine Southampton Southampton Mk I United Kingdom General reconnaissance flying boat aircraft, with a crew of five 1928–1939 Two aircraft
Supermarine Walrus/Seagull V Seagull Mk V
Walrus Mk I
Walrus Mk III		 United Kingdom Three-seat air/sea rescue, maritime patrol amphibian aircraft 1935–1947 RAAF on behalf of the RAN. 61 aircraft
Short S.23 Empire S.23 C Class Empire Flying Boat United Kingdom Four-engine 24-passenger flying boat airliner 1939–1943 Five aircraft. Impressed into RAAF service for transport and air-ambulance duties in 1939. See Qantas fleet history.
Short S.26 G Class Flying Boat S.26/M G Class Flying Boat United Kingdom Four-engine 38-passenger flying boat airliner 1941 only Three aircraft. RAF aircraft were operated by No. 10 Squadron RAAF
Short Sunderland Sunderland Mk I United Kingdom Four-engine general-reconnaissance flying boat aircraft, with a crew of 13. 1939–1946 146 aircraft. RAF aircraft were operated by No. 10 Squadron RAAF and No. 461 Squadron RAAF. RAF variants were the Sunderland Mk I, Mk II, Mk III and Mk V.
Consolidated Catalina PBY-4 Catalina
PBY-5 Catalina
PBY-5A Catalina
PB2B-1 Catalina
PB2B-2 Catalina		 United States Twin-engine general reconnaissance flying-boat aircraft, with a crew of 8 or 9. 1940–1950 168 aircraft. The Catalina was operated by No. 10 Squadron RAAF. See Consolidated PBY Catalina in Australian service
Fairey Swordfish Swordfish Mk I United States Three-seat torpedo-bomber, reconnaissance, anti-submarine biplane 1942 only Six aircraft. Used by No. 25 Squadron RAAF in Western Australia.
Vought Kingfisher OS2U-3 Kingfisher United States Two-seat reconnaissance aircraft 1942–1948 18 aircraft
Lockheed Neptune P2V-4 Neptune
P2V-5 (P-2E) Neptune
P2V-7 (SP-2H) Neptune		 United States Twin-engine maritime reconnaissance, patrol and anti-submarine aircraft 1951–1977 24 aircraft. The Neptune was operated by No. 10 Squadron RAAF and No. 11 Squadron RAAF.
Lockheed P-3 Orion P-3B Orion
P-3C Orion
AP-3C Orion
TAP-3B Orion		 United States Four-engine maritime patrol aircraft 1968–present 31 aircraft. The P-3 Orions are operated by No. 10 Squadron RAAF and No. 11 Squadron RAAF.
Lockheed AP-3C Orion AP-3C Orion United States Four-engine maritime patrol aircraft 2002–present
Boeing P-8 Poseidon P-8A Poseidon United States 2016–present

Army Cooperation

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Aircraft type Variant Origin Role Service period Notes
Hawker Audax Audax United Kingdom Two-seat army co-operation, communications biplane 1940–1941 Used by Australian squadrons in North Africa.
Westland Lysander Lysander Mk I
Lysander Mk II		 United Kingdom Two-seat army co-operation, communications aircraft 1940 Used by No. 3 Squadron RAAF in Egypt. Six aircraft
Piper Cub L-4 Grasshopper United States Two-seat light observation, communications aircraft 1943–1944 Borrowed from the USAAF, used by No. 4 Squadron RAAF in New Guinea. Two aircraft?
Taylorcraft Auster AOP Auster Mk III
Auster Mk V
Auster AOP.6		 United Kingdom Two-seat air observation post, communications aircraft 1944–1959 58 aircraft. The Austers were operated by No. 16 Air Observation Post Flight RAAF and No. 17 Air Observation Post Flight RAAF
Stinson Sentinel L-5 Sentinel United States Two-seat light observation, communications aircraft 1944–1946 One aircraft was borrowed from the USAAF in 1944.
Cessna 180 Cessna 180A
Cessna 180D
Cessna 180E		 United States Two to four-seat observation, communications aircraft 1959–1964 15 aircraft. The Cessna 180 was operated by No. 16 Army Light Aircraft Squadron (Australia). The aircraft were transferred to the Australian Army in 1964.

Trainers

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Aircraft type Variant Origin Role Service period Notes
Bristol Scout D Scout D United Kingdom 1921–1926 One aircraft
Avro 504 Avro 504K
Avro 504L floatplane		 United Kingdom
Australia		 Two-seat trainer biplane 1922–1928 61 aircraft. Imperial Gift aircraft
Sopwith Pup Pup United Kingdom Single-seat fighter trainer biplane 1922–1925 11 aircraft used as fighter trainers
De Havilland Cirrus Moth D.H.60 Cirrus I Moth
D.H.60X Cirrus Moth		 United Kingdom Two-seat elementary trainer biplane 1926–1935 34 aircraft
De Havilland Gipsy Moth D.H.60G Gipsy Moth
D.H.60G-III Moth Major
D.H.60M (Metal) Moth		 United Kingdom
Australia		 Two-seat elementary trainer biplane 1930–1946 98 aircraft
Avro Cadet Cadet Mk II United Kingdom Two-seat intermediate trainer biplane 1935–1945 34 aircraft
Airspeed Oxford Oxford Mk I
Oxford Mk II		 United Kingdom Twin-engine three-seat advanced trainer aircraft 1940–1953 391 aircraft
de Havilland Dragon DH.84 Dragon Mk I
DH.84 Dragon Mk II
DH.84 Dragon III		 United Kingdom
Australia		 Twin-engine six or eight passenger feeder airliner biplane 1940–1945 98 aircraft. Built and impressed for trainer and communications duties with the RAAF.
Avro Anson Anson GR Mk I
Anson Mk XII
Anson Mk XIV
Anson T Mk I		 United Kingdom Twin-engine general reconnaissance bomber, trainer aircraft 1937–1955 1020 aircraft
CAC Wirraway CA-1 Wirraway
CA-3 Wirraway
CA-5 Wirraway
CA-7 Wirraway
CA-8 Wirraway
CA-9 Wirraway
CA-16 Wirraway		 Australia Two-seat trainer, general purpose aircraft 1939–1958 755 aircraft
De Havilland Tiger Moth DH.82A Tiger Moth United Kingdom
Australia		 Two-seat elementary trainer biplane 1940–1957 885 aircraft. Tiger Moths were operated by No. 22 Squadron RAAF, No. 23 Squadron RAAF, No. 24 Squadron RAAF and No. 25 Squadron RAAF.
De Havilland Moth Minor DH.94 Moth Minor United Kingdom
Australia		 Two-seat elementary trainer aircraft 1940–1945 42 aircraft used in the Empire Air Training Scheme.
Douglas Dolphin United States Twin-engine eight-seat amphibian aircraft 1940–1944 Four civilian aircraft were impressed into RAAF service in 1940.
Fairey Battle United Kingdom Three-seat light bomber aircraft 1940–1949 Obsolete bomber aircraft. 366 aircraft used in the Empire Air Training Scheme.
CAC Wackett Trainer CA-2 Prototypes
CA-6 Wackett Trainer		 Australia Two-seat intermediate trainer aircraft 1940–1946 202 aircraft
Ryan STM Ryan STM-2 United States Two-seat primary trainer aircraft 1942–1945 34 aircraft
CAC Winjeel CA-22 prototype
CA-25 Winjeel		 Australia Two or three-seat basic trainer aircraft 1951–1994 64 aircraft
RFD Winged Target United Kingdom Experimental towed target gliders 1950s Ten gliders
Hawker Siddeley HS.748 HS 748 Series 2 United Kingdom Twin-engine navigation trainer aircraft 1966–2004 Ten aircraft
CAC/Macchi MB-326H CAC CA-30, MB-326H Italy
Australia		 Two-seat basic and advanced jet trainer aircraft 1968–2001 87 aircraft
PAC CT/4 Airtrainer CT/4A Airtrainer New Zealand Two-seat primary trainer aircraft 1975–1993 51 aircraft
Pilatus PC-9 PC-9/A Switzerland
Australia		 Two-seat advanced pilot trainer, aerobatics, forward air control aircraft 1987–2019 67 aircraft
Beechcraft Super King Air (RAAF) United States Twin-engine navigation, specialised trainer aircraft B200 1997–2003, B350 2003–present
BAe Hawk 127 Hawk 127 United Kingdom
Australia		 Two-seat advanced jet trainer, lead-in fighter trainer, light attack fighter aircraft 2000–present 33 aircraft
Pilatus PC-21 PC-21 Switzerland Two-set pilot trainer aircraft 2016–present

Australian Defence Force Basic Flying Training School 1993–2019

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See also: Australian Defence Force Basic Flying Training School
Aircraft Variants Origin Role Service period Notes
Mudry CAP 10 CAP 10B France Two-seat aerobatic aircraft 2005–2019 Three aircraft
PAC CT/4 Airtrainer CT/4A, CT/4B, CT/4E New Zealand Two-seat primary trainer aircraft 1993–2019
Piper PA-34 Seneca PA-34-220T United States Twin-engined light aircraft 2005–2019 Two aircraft

Helicopters

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Aircraft type Variant Origin Role Service period Notes
Sikorsky S-51 Dragonfly S-51 Dragonfly United States Four-seat communications, casualty evacuation helicopter 1947–1964 Three helicopters.
Bristol Sycamore Sycamore Mk 3
Sycamore Mk 14		 United Kingdom Two to five seat general-purpose helicopter 1951–1965 Used for general support duties at the Woomera Rocket Range in South Australia. Two helicopters.
Bell UH-1 Iroquois UH-1B Iroquois
UH-1D Iroquois
UH-1H Iroquois		 United States Multi-role utility transport helicopter 1962–1990 66 helicopters. The UH-1 Iroquois were operated by Nos No. 5 Squadron RAAF, No. 9 Squadron RAAF, No. 35 Squadron RAAF and the Aircraft Research and Development Unit RAAF. The Iroquois were transferred to the Australian Army in 1990.
Bell 47 Sioux Bell 47G-3B-1 Sioux
Bell 47G-2 Sioux
Bell 47G-2A Sioux		 United States Three-seat utility and training helicopter 1961–1965 31 helicopters. The Bell 47 Sioux was operated by No. 16 Army Light Aircraft Squadron (Australia). The Bell 47s were transferred to the Australian Army in 1965.
Aerospatiale Alouette III SA.316B Alouette III France Seven-seat general-purpose helicopter 1964–1966 Three helicopters. Used for general support duties at the Woomera Rocket Range in South Australia.
Boeing CH-47 Chinook CH-47C Chinook United States Twin-rotor medium-lift transport helicopter 1974–1989 12 helicopters. Operated by No. 12 Squadron RAAF. The Chinooks were transferred to the Australian Army in 1989. See Boeing CH-47 Chinook in Australian service
Bell AH-1 Cobra AH-1G HueyCobra United States Two-seat attack helicopter Nil Zero helicopters. Not ordered.
Aerospatiale AS.350B Squirrel AS.350B Squirrel France Two-crew light utility helicopter 1984–1990 18 helicopters. Transferred to the Australian Defence Force Helicopter School in 1990.
Sikorsky S-70A Blackhawk S-70A-9 Blackhawk United States Multi-role battlefield transport helicopter, with a crew of four and capable of carrying 10 troops 1988–1989 8 UH-60L (S-70A-9) helicopters. Transferred to Australian Army in 1989.

Reconnaissance and intelligence

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Aircraft type Variant Origin Role Service period Notes
Republic Lancer P-43A Lancer United States Single-seat fighter, photographic reconnaissance aircraft 1942–1943 Eight P-43A-1 Lancer's were provided for service with the No. 1 Photographic Reconnaissance Unit. Three were written off in accidents, with the rest returned to the United States Army Air Forces in 1943.
Brewster F2A Buffalo United States 1942–1944 Five Brewster F2A Buffalo's were provided for service with the No. 1 Photographic Reconnaissance Unit. Four were written off and the remaining aircraft was returned to the United States Army Air Forces in 1944.
Lockheed Lightning P-38E Lightning United States Single-seat twin-engine long-range high-altitude fighter, photographic reconnaissance aircraft 1942–1944 Three P-38E's were transferred from the United States Army Air Forces for service with No. 1 Photographic Reconnaissance Unit. All three were written off in accidents.
CAC Wirraway Australia Served with the No. 87 (Photo Reconnaissance) Squadron
de Havilland Mosquito Mosquito PR Mk 40
Mosquito PR Mk 41 		United Kingdom
Australia 		Twin-engine long-range high-altitude photographic reconnaissance aircraft British and Australian built de Havilland Mosquito's served in the Photographic Reconnaissance role.
General Dynamics F-111C RF-111C United States Two-seat long-range reconnaissance aircraft 1973–2010 Four aircraft were purchased.
Dassault Mirage IIIO(A) Reconnaissance (R) France Single-seat reconnaissance aircraft 1969–1988 Reconnaissance noses were fitted to several Mirage aircraft to serve as photography aircraft.
Gates Learjet 35 Learjet 35 United States 1982–1987 Used by the Survey Flight of No. 6 Squadron RAAF. Eight aircraft were leased to the RAAF.
Boeing 737 AEW&C E-7A Wedgetail United States Twin-engine airborne early warning and control aircraft 2009–present

Liaison/Communications

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Aircraft type Variant Origin Role Service period Notes
de Havilland DH.50A DH-50A United Kingdom Four-seat communications biplane 1926–1929 One aircraft
de Havilland DH.50A DH.50A United Kingdom Four-seat communications biplane 1943–1945 One aircraft was impressed into military service with the RAAF in 1943.
Fairchild 24 Fairchild 24G
Fairchild 24R		 United States Four-seat communications aircraft 1940–1946 Four civilian aircraft were impressed into RAAF service in 1940.
Miles Aircraft Miles Falcon Six
Falcon Major
Miles Hawk Major
Miles Merlin		 United Kingdom Communications aircraft 1940–1945 Six civilian aircraft were impressed into RAAF service in 1940.
Percival Vega Gull United Kingdom Four-seat sports aircraft 1940–1946 Two civilian aircraft were impressed into RAAF service in 1940.
Stinson Reliant SR-8B Reliant United States Five-seat communications aircraft 1941–1945 One civilian aircraft was impressed into RAAF service in 1941.
Beech 17 Staggerwing United States Four-seat communications aircraft 1941–1947 Three civilian aircraft were impressed into RAAF service in 1941.
Cessna Airmaster C-34 Airmaster United States Four-seat communications aircraft 1941–1945 One civilian aircraft was impressed into RAAF service in 1941.
Lockheed Vega Vega DL-1A United States Six-seat light transport aircraft 1941–1944 One civilian aircraft was impressed into RAAF service in 1941.
Junkers Aircraft Junkers G 31
Junkers W.34d
Junkers W.34f		 Germany Utility transport aircraft 1942–1943 Three civilian aircraft were impressed into RAAF service in 1942.
Waco YQC-6 YQC-6 United States Five-seat cabin biplane 1942–1944 One aircraft. Impressed for communications duties with the RAAF in 1942.
Noorduyn Norseman UC-61A Norseman Mk VI Canada Ten-seat utility transport aircraft 1943–1946 14 aircraft
Percival Prince Prince Mk III United Kingdom Twin-engine eight-passenger light transport aircraft 1952–1957 Three aircraft were used at the Long Range Weapons Establishment, Woomera, South Australia.

Transport and utility

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Type Variant Origin Role Dates in Service Notes
de Havilland Dragon Rapide DH.89 Dragon Rapide United Kingdom Twin-engine aerial survey biplane 1935–1938 One aircraft. Used by the RAAF in the 1930s for aerial surveying.
de Havilland Dragon Rapide DH.89 Dragon Rapide United Kingdom Twin-engine eight or nine seat passenger airliner biplane 1940–1944 Seven aircraft. Impressed into RAAF service for training and communications duties in 1940.
Wackett / Tugan Gannet Australia Twin-engine seven-seat transport, photographic survey, air ambulance aircraft 1935–1946 Six aircraft
de Havilland Express DH.86A Express
DH.86B Express		 United Kingdom Four-engine ten-seat transport biplane 1939–1945 Eight aircraft. Operated by No. 1 Air Ambulance Unit RAAF in the Mediterranean.
de Havilland Fox Moth DH.83 Fox Moth United Kingdom Five-seat light transport biplane 1941–1945 Four aircraft
Bristol Bombay Bombay Mk I United Kingdom Twin-engine medium bomber, troop transport aircraft 1942–1944 RAF aircraft were operated by No. 1 Air Ambulance Unit RAAF. Nine aircraft
de Havilland Dragonfly DH.90 United Kingdom Twin-engine five-seat light transport biplane 1942 only One aircraft
De Havilland Australia DHA-G2 Glider DHA-G2 Glider
DHA-EG1 Glider prototype		 Australia Seven-seat transport glider 1942–1950 Eight aircraft
Dornier Do 24 Dornier Do 24K Germany Three-engine reconnaissance, transport flying boat aircraft 1942–1944 Six aircraft
Grumman Goose G-21A Goose Mk I United States 1942 only RAF aircraft were operated by No. 1 Air Ambulance Unit RAAF. One aircraft
Northrop Delta Delta 1D-5 United States Eight-seat cabin aircraft 1942–1944 One civilian aircraft was impressed into RAAF service in 1942.
Ford Trimotor 5-AT-C Trimotor
5-AT-E Trimotor		 United States Three-engine 14 to 15 passenger transport, air ambulance aircraft 1942–1943 Two aircraft
Lockheed Lodestar C-60 Lodestar
C-60A Lodestar		 United States Twin-engine military transport, air ambulance aircraft, with a crew of three and capable of carrying fourteen passengers 1943–1947 Ten aircraft
Douglas DC-2 Douglas DC-2 United States Twin-engine 14 passenger medium transport aircraft 1940–1947 14 aircraft
Douglas DC-3 Douglas DC-3 United States Twin-engine passenger transport aircraft 1939–1940 Four aircraft
Douglas C-47 Dakota C-47 Dakota
C-47A Dakota
C-47B Dakota
C-49
C-50
C-53 Skytrooper		 United States Twin-engine military transport aircraft, with a crew of three or four and capable of carrying 27 passengers 1943–1999 RAAF 124 aircraft. The Dakotas were operated by No. 30 Squadron RAAF, No. 34 Squadron RAAF, No. 36 Squadron RAAF and No. 38 Squadron RAAF.
Martin Mariner PBM-3R Mariner United States Twin-engine long-range transport flying boat aircraft 1943–1946 12 aircraft
Avro York York C Mk 1 United Kingdom Four-engine long-range VIP transport aircraft, with a crew of five to seven 1945–1947 One aircraft. The aircraft was operated by the Governor-General's Flight RAAF. See Royal Australian Air Force VIP aircraft
Percival Proctor Proctor IV United Kingdom Four-seat communications aircraft 1945–1947 One aircraft. The Protor was operatred by the Governor-General's Flight RAAF.
Vickers VC.1 Viking Viking C Mk 2 United Kingdom Twin-engine medium transport aircraft 1947–1951 One aircraft
Bristol Freighter Freighter Mk 21 United Kingdom Twin-engine convertible passenger / freighter transport aircraft 1949–1967 Four aircraft
De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver DHC-2 Beaver Canada Seven-seat utility transport aircraft 1955–1964 Five aircraft
Convair 440 Metropolitan CV-440 Metropolitan United States Twin-engine medium-range VIP transport aircraft 1956–1968 Two aircraft. Operated by No. 34 Squadron RAAF. See Royal Australian Air Force VIP aircraft
Lockheed C-130 Hercules C-130A Hercules
C-130E Hercules
C-130H Hercules		 United States Four-engine medium-range, tactical transport aircraft, with a crew of four or five. 1958–present 36 aircraft. The C-130 Hercules was operated by No. 36 Squadron RAAF and No. 37 Squadron RAAF. See Lockheed C-130 Hercules in Australian service
De Havilland Canada DHC-3 Otter DHC-3 Otter Canada 14-seat utility transport aircraft 1961–1967 Two aircraft
De Havilland Canada DHC-4 Caribou DHC-4 Caribou Canada Twin-engine light tactical transport aircraft, with a crew of two and capable of carrying 22 troops 1964–2009 28 aircraft. The Caribou was operated by No. 35 Squadron RAAF and No. 38 Squadron RAAF.
Vickers Viscount Viscount Model 720
Viscount Model 756		 United Kingdom Four-engine VIP transport aircraft 1964–1969 Two aircraft. Operated by No. 34 Squadron RAAF. See Royal Australian Air Force VIP aircraft
BAC One-Eleven BAC One-Eleven 217EA United Kingdom Twin-engine 28-seat VIP transport aircraft 1967–1990 Two aircraft. Operated by No. 34 Squadron RAAF. See Royal Australian Air Force VIP aircraft
Hawker Siddeley HS 748 HS.478 Series 2 United Kingdom Twin-engine light VIP transport aircraft 1966–2004 Two aircraft. Operated by No. 34 Squadron RAAF. See Royal Australian Air Force VIP aircraft
Dassault Falcon 20 Mystere 20C
Falcon 20c		 France Twin-engine eight-passenger short-range VIP transport aircraft 1967–1989 Three aircraft. Operated by No. 34 Squadron RAAF. See Royal Australian Air Force VIP aircraft
GAF Nomad Nomad N24A
Nomad N.22B		 Australia Twin-engine utility transport, reconnaissance aircraft, with a crew of two and capable of carrying 11 passengers RAAF 1989–1993 RAAF three aircraft
Boeing 707 Boeing 707-368C
Boeing 707-338C		 United States Four-engine air-to-air refueling tanker, long-range transport aircraft 1979–2008 Eight aircraft.The Boeing 707s were operated by No. 33 Squadron RAAF. See Qantas fleet history
Dassault Falcon 900 Falcon 900 France Three-engine 15-passenger VIP transport aircraft 1989–2003 Five aircraft. Operated by No. 34 Squadron RAAF. See Royal Australian Air Force VIP aircraft
Beechcraft Super King Air (Army, RAAF) United States Twin-engine utility, light transport aircraft B200/B200C 1997–2006
B350 2004– (RAAF from 2009)		 Australian Army 24 aircraft.
Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules C-130J Super Hercules United States Four-engine medium-range, tactical transport aircraft 1999–present 12 aircraft
Boeing Business Jet/737 737 Boeing Business Jet United States Twin-engine special purpose passenger, VIP transport aircraft 2002–present Two aircraft. See Royal Australian Air Force VIP aircraft
Bombardier Challenger 604 604 Challenger Canada Twin-engine special purpose passenger, VIP transport aircraft 2002–present Three aircraft. See Royal Australian Air Force VIP aircraft
Boeing C-17 Globemaster III C-17A Globemaster III United States Four-engine heavy transport aircraft 2006–present Eight aircraft. See Boeing C-17 Globemaster III in Australian service
Airbus A330 MRTT/KC-30A KC-30A Multi Role Tanker Transport France Twin-engine air-to-air refueling tanker, long-range transport aircraft 2011–present
Alenia C-27J Spartan C-27A Spartan Italy Twin-engine battlefield airlifter aircraft 2015–present
Dassault Falcon 7X Falcon 7X France 2019–present Three aircraft. Royal Australian Air Force VIP aircraft

Prototypes

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Aircraft type Variant Origin Role Service period Notes
AAC Wamira Australia Military trainer Zero aircraft, none were built. Abandoned military aircraft project. Cancelled in 1986.
Avro 707 Type 707A United Kingdom single-seat delta-wing research aircraft 1956 WD280 is housed at the RAAF Museum in Point Cook, Victoria. One aircraft.
BAC Jet Provost Jet Provost T Mk 2 United Kingdom Two-sea basic jet trainer aircraft 1959 One aircraft. Used for tests and trials by the RAAF.
Boeing Washington Washington B Mk 1 United States Four-engine long-range bomber aircraft, with a crew of ten 1952–1956 Two aircraft. Used for weapons trials at the Long Range Weapons Establishment, Woomera, South Australia. The Washington was the British name for the B-29 Superfortress.
CAC CA-11 Woomera CA-4 Woomera
CA-11 Woomera		 Australia Three-seat strike reconnaissance and dive-bomber aircraft 1942–1946 Two aircraft.
CAC CA-15 Kangaroo CA-15 Kangaroo Australia Single-seat interceptor fighter aircraft 1946–1950 One aircraft
CAC CA-23 Australia Zero aircraft, none were built. Abandoned military aircraft project
Curtiss Shrike A-25A Shrike United States Two-seat dive bomber aircraft 1943–1944 Ten aircraft
De Havilland Sea Hornet Sea Hornet F Mk 20 United Kingdom Single-seat twin-engine carrier-borne strike fighter aircraft 1948–1950 One aircraft. Acquired for tests and trials.
De Havilland Australia DHA-3 Drover Drover Mk 1 Australia Three-engine eight-seat utility transport aircraft 1948–1949 One aircraft (VH-DHA). Operated by the Aircraft Research and Development Unit RAAF
De Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk Canada Two-seat primary trainer aircraft 1948–1949 One aircraft (VH-BFT). Operated by the Aircraft Research and Development Unit RAAF
GAF Pika Pika Australia Single-seat research aircraft, piloted target drone 1950–1954 Two aircraft. Manned prototypes of the proposed GAF Jindivik target drone.
Hawker P.1081 Hawker P.1081 United Kingdom Single-seat experimental jet fighter aircraft 1950–1951 One aircraft. 75 aircraft were ordered by the RAAF in 1950, but the order was cancelled in 1951.
Hawker Typhoon Typhoon Mk IB United Kingdom Single-seat fighter-bomber, ground attack aircraft 1943 Three RAF aircraft were operated by No. 451 Squadron RAAF. Used for tests and trials.
Miles Magister M.14A Magister United Kingdom Two-seat trainer aircraft 1938–1940 One aircraft. Acquired for tests and trials.
Vickers Valiant Valiant B Mk 1 United Kingdom Four-engine long-range bomber aircraft 1956–1957 Two aircraft. Two RAF jet bombers were used at the Long Range Weapons Establishment, Woomera, South Australia.
Vickers Wellesley Wellesley Mk I United Kingdom Ground-based instructional airframe 1940-? One aircraft
Wackett Widgeon Widgeon Mk I
Widgeon Mk II		 Australia Single-engine amphibious biplane 1927–1933 Two aircraft
Wackett Warrigal Warrigal Mk I
Warrigal Mk II		 Australia Two-seat trainer biplane 1927–1933 Two built

Civilian aircraft operating under contract

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Aircraft type Variant Origin Role Service period Notes
AgustaWestland AW139 AW139 Italy Search and rescue helicopter 2018– Six helicopter are operated by CHC Helicopters
Bell 412 412E Canada Three helicopters are operated by CHC Helicopters
Dassault/Dornier Alpha Jet Alpha Jet A Germany 2017–2019 Three aircraft were operated by Air Affairs / Top Aces
Sikorsky S-76 S-76A Spirit United States Search and rescue helicopter -2018 Six helicopter were operated by CHC Helicopters

Defence Science and Technology Group

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Aircraft Variant Origin Role Service period Notes
Beechcraft 1900 Model 1900C United States 2005-2016 One aircraft

Hot air balloons

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Aircraft Variant Origin Role Service period Notes
RAAF Hot air balloon Promotion and education 1990– Eight hot air balloons, operated by No. 28 Squadron RAAF

Captured enemy aircraft

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World War I

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Aircraft type Variant Origin Role Service period Notes
AEG G.IV G.IV Germany Evaluation 1918 One captured German aircraft, Shipped to Australia as a war trophy for the Australian War Museum, passed to the Brisbane City Council in 1921, eventually fell into disrepair and thought to have been scrapped at Archerfield in 1939.[18]
Albatros C.I C.Ib Germany Evaluation 1918 One captured German aircraft (Serial 4908/18). Transported to Australia for the Australian War Memorial. Offered by the Commonwealth Government to the Brisbane City Council in 1921 where it was stored while funds were sought to recondition the aircraft for display. It was passed between several organisations in the 1920s and early 1930s finding its way to Archerfield by 1932. All mention of the aircraft of the aircraft disappears from this point and it presumed that the refurbishment was abandoned and the aircraft was most likely scrapped by 1939 when the RAAF moved in to Archerfield.[19]
Albatros D.III D.III Germany Evaluation 1917 One captured German aircraft (Serial D636/17). At 7:30 am on Monday, 8 October 1917 Oberleutnant Gustav Adolf Dittmar of Flieger Abteilung 300 (Fl.Abt 300) was forced down at Goz el Basal by an aircraft from 111 Sqn, RFC. He and the aircraft were almost immediately captured Australian Soldiers of the 9th Light Horse Regiment who passed the aircraft on to 1 Squadron, Australian Flying Corps who repaired it and made if flyable again. Later on the aeroplane was dismantled and sent to London for examination. A section of wing fabric from 636/17 is held by the Aviation History Museum of Western Australia.[19]
Albatros D.Va D.Va Germany Evaluation 1917 At least three German examples captured by Australian Forces. They include D5359/17 captured by 1 Squadron, AFC at El Afule, Palestine; D5390/17 Captured by 3 Squadron, AFC on 17 December 1917 and now on display at Australian War Memorial in Canberra, ACT, Australia; and 7416/17 captured by Australian units at Jenin, Palestine.[20]
DFW C.V C.V Germany Evaluation 1917 At least two German examples captured by Australian Forces. They include 4432/17 and another example captured by the Australian Light Horse brigade and passed to 1 Squadron, AFC at El Afule, Palestine.[21]
Fokker D.VII D.VII Germany Evaluation 1918 One of seven captured Deutsche Fokker D.VII German aircraft collected in France (Serial 8371/18), Shipped to Australia as a war trophy and believed to have been flown over Melbourne in August 1920. It might have been lost in a fire in 1925, but there are also statements that the D.VII was still in storage in 1940.[22]
Halberstadt CL.II CL.II and CL.V Germany Evaluation 1918 At least three Halberstadt CL.II and one Halberstadt CL.V German aircraft were captured by Australian Forces. They include Halberstadt CL.II (serial 1534/17) flown by Gefreiter Kuesler and Vizefeldwebel Mullenbach were forced to land at the aerodrome of 3 Squadron Australian Flying Corps at Flesselles, Somme (France)on 9 June 1918 and later presented to the Australian Government as a War Trophy who in turn presented this aircraft to the Tasmanian Government; Halberstadt CL.II 8284/17; another Halberstadt CL.II captured by the Australian Light Horse at Jenin Afuleh airfield, Central Palestine; and Halberstadt CL.V 6867/18.[23]
LVG C.II C.II, C.V and C.VI Germany Evaluation 1918–1919 At least four LVG German aircraft are known to have been captured by Australian Forces. They Include two LVG C.II's. one LVG C.V and LVG C.VI 7243/18 which was forced down by Lieutenant (Lieut) V H Thornton and H N Kerr while flying Sopwith Camels of No 4 Squadron, Australian Flying Corps (AFC) near Nieppe, on 9 October 1818. 7243/18 was repaired and flown by 4 Squadron AFC and latter shipped back to Australia.[18]
Pfalz D.III D.IIIA Germany Evaluation 1918 One captured German aircraft. This aircraft was captured on 30 May 1918 when flown by VZFW Jackob Pollinger ofJasta 776 when he ran out of fuel and was forced to descend into British lines.

It was allotted British serial G/SBN/13 or G/5Bde/13. It was later claimed by the Australian Government as a war trophy and came to Australia after the war.[24]

Pfalz D.XII D.XII Germany Evaluation 1918 One captured German aircraft (Serial 2600/18). This aircraft was given to Australia under terms of the Armistice that ended the First World War. The aircraft was sent from 2 Aircraft Salvage Depot in France to the UK by cross-channel steamer in late 1919, and was subsequently shipped to Australia. Its service history is unknown, but contemporary evidence suggests that the aircraft was regarded as 'used'. This indicates that the machine may have seen active use. 2600/18 was displayed in the Memorial from the 1940s until the 1960s. During this time it was mistakenly identified as a Pfalz which was forced down after combat with aircraft from 4 Squadron AFC in 1918. Currently on display at Australian War Memorial in Canberra, ACT, Australia.[24]
Rumpler C.VII C and C.VII Germany Evaluation 1918–1919 At least two German Rumpler aircraft are known to have been captured by Australian Forces. They include one Rumpler C-type Serial 993? which was one of the German aircraft apportioned to Australia under the Peace Terms. This aircraft reached Australia but its ultimate fate is unknown. The second was Rumpler C.VII (Serial 7927) Operated by 4 Squadron, AFC at Bickendorf 1919.[25]

World War II

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Aircraft type Variant Origin Role Service period Notes
Breda Ba.25 Ba.25 Seaplane Italy Hack 1943 One aircraft. Captured by No. 3 Squadron RAAF at Augusta, Sicily, Italy in September 1943. Later handed over to the Free French.[26]
Cant Z.501 Z.501 Gabbiano Italy Familiarisation 1943 Two aircraft. Captured by No. 3 Squadron RAAF at Augusta, Sicily, Italy in September 1943 with one being made serviceable. Both were coded CV;V. They were then handed over to the Free French on RAF Orders.[27]
Caproni Ca.100 Ca.100 Italy Hack 1943 Two aircraft. Five Caproni Ca.100 trainers previously used by the Catania Aero Club, Sicily, were captured at Agnone Airfield, Sicily. Three went to No. 112 Sq RAF, and one each to No. 3 and No. 450 Sqn, RAAF. They were flown at Agnone from August–September 1943 and used for taking maintenance personnel on joy rides.[28]
Caproni Ca.309 Ca.309 Ghibli Italy Hack 1943 One Aircraft. Captured on 22 January 1943 at Castel Benito, Libya by 3 Squadron, RAAF and Coded CV:V. Used as a squadron hack until 4 September 1943.[29]
Fiat CR.42 Falco CR.42 Falco Italy Familiarisation 1941 & 1943 One captured on 24 January 1941 by 3 Squadron, RAAF at Martuba (given serial A421) and another captured by 450 Squadron, RAAF at Castel Benito Airfield, Tripoli, Libya, January, 1943 and coded OK:FS.[30]
Henschel Hs 126 Henschel Hs.126B-1 Germany Hack/Reconnaissance 1942 One captured on 12 November 1942 by 450 Squadron, RAAF near Tobruk from 2.(H)/Aufklärungsgruppe 14 and coded OK. Operated as unit hack, for joy flights and even some local reconnaissance.[31]
Junkers Ju 52 Junkers Ju.52/3M Germany Transport 1943 One operated by 450 Squadron, RAAF. This Luftwaffe's transport aircraft Junkers Ju 52/3m was captured intact by the Australian forces at Ain-El Gazala, Libya, repainted with the Royal Australian Air Force's roundels and nicknamed "Libyan Clipper". The aircraft was used by 450 Squadron RAAF to transport mail, food supplies and small items from Cairo and back to the front line, doing two or three trips each week.

Lord Casey, Governor General of Australia, came in this aircraft to see the men of the squadron. 1943.[32]

Macchi MC.205 MC.205V Veltro Italy Familiarisation 1943 This aircraft was captured by the Australians, at the Pachion Airfield in Sicily, Italy in the summer of 1943.[33]
Messerschmitt Bf 109 Bf 109 E,

Bf 109 F, BF 109 F-4, Bf 109 G-6/Trop, Bf 109 G-6/U2

Germany Familiarisation 1940–1946 At least five examples are known to have been captured.

Bf 109 E Wn0750 Shipped to Australia and exhibited on War Bond tours. Bf 109F & Bf 109F-4 Captured by 3 Squadron RAAF (one went on to become HK849 with the RAF). Bf 109 G/Trop (10693) "Black 6" Also captured by 3 Squadron, RAAF before being passed to the RAF to become RN228, restored to flight as G-USTV and now on display at the RAF Museum, Cosford. Bf 109 G-6/U2 (163824) is on display at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra. It is the last example to retain its original wartime camouflage and markings.[34]

Messerschmitt Me 163 Me 163B Komet Germany War Prize 1945 One captured Luftwaffe aircraft, shipped to Australia from the United Kingdom immediately after the Second World War, on display at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, ACT, Australia. Me 163B, Werknummer 191907, this aircraft was also part of JG 400 and captured at Husum.
Messerschmitt Me 262 Me 262-2a Schwalbe Germany War Prize 1945 One captured Luftwaffe aircraft, Me 262 A-2a W.Nr.500200 "Black X 9K+XK", 2 Staffel./KG 51, shipped to Australia from the United Kingdom immediately after the Second World War, on display at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, ACT, Australia.
Mitsubishi A6M Zero A6M2 & A6M5 Japan Evaluation 1942–1945 Several examples captured including A6M5 5622 which was operated by 79 Squadron.[35]
Mitsubishi Ki-21 Ki-21 IIa Japan Surrender Aircraft 1945 One aircraft surrendered to the Allies in October 1945 at Moratai carrying Lieutenant-General Ichi (Supreme Commander of the Japanese forces in the Celebes), transferred to the RAAF and then the Australian War Memorial before being scrapped in the 1960s.[36]
Mitsubishi Ki-51 Ki-51 Japan Hack 1944–1945 Several examples captured including one which was captured at Kenigau made airworthy by 4 Squadron, RAAF and flown and operated on Labuan Island coded QE-?[37]
Tachikawa Ki-54 Ki-54c Japan Surrender Aircraft 1945 One aircraft. Operated by the 10th Dokuritsu Hikodan Shireibu and flown into Labuan Island on 10 September 1945 for a Surrender Ceremony at the Headquarters of 9th Division, Australian Army by Lieutenant General Masao Baba to Major General Sir George Frederick Wootten. Lieutenant General Baba was Supreme Commander of Japanese Forces in Borneo and commanded the 37th Japanese Army. The aircraft was shipped form Borneo to RAAF Base Laverton, Australia and its fuselage is in the collection of the Australian War Memorial.[38]

Drones/RAV

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Aircraft type Variant Origin Role Service period Notes
A92 GAF Jindivik Jindivik Mk I
Jindivik Mk 2
Jindivik Mk 2B
Jindivik Mk 102
Jindivik Mk 3
Jindivik Mk 3A		 Australia Radio controlled pilotless target drone 1952–1986, 1997 Name is from an Aboriginal Australian word meaning the hunted one
A45 IAI Heron Israel ISR MALE UAV 2010–2017 Five machines. Operated by No. 5 Flight RAAF

List of weapons of the Royal Australian Air Force

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Guided Missiles

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Model Variants Origin Role Service period Notes
AGM-65 Maverick United States Air-to-surface guided missile Obsolete, no longer in service with the RAAF. Carried by the F/A-18 Hornet.
AGM-84 Harpoon AGM-84A United States Air-to-surface anti-ship missile 1981-Current Carried by the F/A-18 Hornet, F-111C and F-111G Aardvark, P-3C Orion and AP-3C Orion.
AGM-88 HARM AGM-88E United States Air-to-surface anti-radiation missile Current Carried by the EA-18G Growler.
AGM-142 Popeye AGM-142 Israel Air-to-surface missile Current Carried by the F-111C and F-111G Aardvark.
AGM-154 Joint Standoff Weapon AGM-154C United States Glide bomb Current
AGM-158 JASSM United States Air-launched air-to-surface cruise missile Current Carried by the F/A-18 Hornet.
AIM-7 Sparrow AIM-7M United States Medium-range air-to-air missile 1985–2002 Obsolete, no longer in service with the RAAF. Carried by the F/A-18 Hornet.
AIM-9 Sidewinder AIM-9B
AIM-9M
AIM-9X		 United States Short-range air-to-air missile 1960-Current Carried by the CAC CA-26 Sabre, Mirage IIIO, F/A-18 Hornet, F-111C and F-111G Aardvark.
AIM-120 AMRAAM United States Medium-range air-to-air missile 2002-Current Carried by the F/A-18 Hornet.
ASRAAM United Kingdom Short-range air-to-air missile 2004–2021 Obsolete, no longer in service with the RAAF. Carried by the F/A-18 Hornet.
Bloodhound United Kingdom Surface-to-air missile 1963–1968 Obsolete, no longer in service with the RAAF. The Bloodhound missiles were operated by No. 30 Squadron RAAF.
GBU-10 Paveway II United States Air-to-surface laser-guided bomb Current Carried by the F/A-18 Hornet, F-111C and F-111G Aardvark.
GBU-12 Paveway II United States Air-to-surface laser-guided bomb 1982-Current Carried by the Mirage IIIO and F/A-18 Hornet, F-111C and F-111G Aardvark.
GBU-15 United States Precision guided munition 1984-Current Carried by the F-111C and F-111G Aardvark.
GBU-16 United States Air-to-surface laser-guided bomb Carried by the F/A-18 Hornet.
Joint Direct Attack Munition United States Bomb guidance kit Current
Mark 46 torpedo United States Lightweight anti-submarine torpedo Current Carried by the P-3B, P-3C and AP-3C Orion.
MU90 Impact France / Italy Lightweight anti-submarine torpedo Current Carried by the AP-3C Orion
R.530 France Short-to-medium range air-to-air missile 1965-1980s Obsolete, no longer in service with the RAAF. Carried by the Mirage IIIO
R.550 Magic France Short-range air-to-air missile 1983–1988 Obsolete, no longer in service with the RAAF. Carried by the Mirage IIIO

Unguided rockets

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Model Origin Role Service Period Notes
Folding-Fin Aerial Rocket United States 70-mm (2.75-inch) air-to-surface rockets 1960s- Carried by the UH-1 Iroquois helicopter. Used by the RAAF during the Vietnam War.
Hydra 70 Rocket United States 70-mm (2.75-inch) air-to-surface rockets
RP-3 Rocket Projectile United Kingdom 3-inch air-to-ground rocket projectiles 1940s-1970s

Free fall bombs

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Model Origin Role
Mark 82 bomb United States 500-lb (230-kg) low drag general-purpose bomb
Mark 83 bomb United States 1000-lb (454-kg) low drag general-purpose bomb
Mark 84 bomb United States 2000-lb (907-kg) low-drag general-purpose bomb

Machine-guns

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Model Origin Role Notes
7.62-mm (0.308-inch) M60 machine gun United States General purpose machine gun Carried by the UH-1 Iroquois helicopters.
7.62-mm (0.308-inch) M134 Minigun United States Six-barrel rotary machine gun Carried by the UH-1 Iroquois helicopter.

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ "The Inter-war years 1921 to 1939". Royal Australian Air Force. Archived from the original on 30 September 2009. Retrieved 25 February 2010.
  2. ^ Aircraft of the Royal Australian Air Force, 2021. p. 12
  3. ^ Cowan, Brendan; Batman; Mark, Mark (8 September 2014). "Avro 504A/B/J/K". Australian & New Zealand Military Aircraft Serials & History. adf-serials.com.au. Retrieved 22 December 2016.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w Crick, Darren; Cowan, Brendan; Edwards, Martin (28 February 2015). "Aircraft of Central Flying School 1909–1918". Australian & New Zealand Military Aircraft Serials & History. adf-serials.com.au. Retrieved 22 December 2016.
  5. ^ a b Cowan, Brendan; Lax, Mark (2 September 2014). "AFC Royal Aircraft Factory B.E.2c & B.E.2e". Australian & New Zealand Military Aircraft Serials & History. adf-serials.com.au. Retrieved 22 December 2016.
  6. ^ Cowan, Brendan; Lax, Mark (29 September 2014). "AMC/Airco D.H.1". Australian & New Zealand Military Aircraft Serials & History. adf-serials.com.au. Retrieved 22 December 2016.
  7. ^ Cowan, Brendan (27 August 2015). "AFC Airco D.H.5". Australian & New Zealand Military Aircraft Serials & History. adf-serials.com.au. Retrieved 22 December 2016.
  8. ^ Crick, Darren (31 March 2016). "RAAF A1 de Havilland D.H.9a". Australian & New Zealand Military Aircraft Serials & History. adf-serials.com.au. Retrieved 21 December 2016.
  9. ^ Aircraft of the Royal Australian Air Force, 2021. p. 425
  10. ^ Cowan, Brendan; Lax, Mark (25 April 2015). "AFC Bristol Fighter F.2b". Australian & New Zealand Military Aircraft Serials & History. adf-serials.com.au. Retrieved 22 December 2016.
  11. ^ Cowan, Brendan (2015). "AFC Armstrong Whitworth FK.3". Australian & New Zealand Military Aircraft Serials & History. adf-serials.com.au. Retrieved 22 December 2016.
  12. ^ a b c Wilson, Stuart (1994). Military Aircraft of Australia. Weston Creek, ACT: Aerospace Publications. pp. 27–28. ISBN 1-875671-08-0.
  13. ^ Aircraft of the Royal Australian Air Force, 2021. p. 304
  14. ^ Aircraft of the Royal Australian Air Force, 2021. p. 304
  15. ^ Aircraft of the Royal Australian Air Force, 2021. p. 412
  16. ^ Aircraft of the Royal Australian Air Force, 2021. p. 413
  17. ^ Aircraft of the Royal Australian Air Force, 2021. p. 414
  18. ^ a b Cowan, Brendan (2018). http://www.adf-serials.com.au/albatrosCI.htm
  19. ^ a b Cowan, Brendan (2018). http://www.adf-serials.com.au/albatrosDIII.htm
  20. ^ Cowan, Brendan (2018). http://www.adf-serials.com.au/albatrosDVa.htm
  21. ^ Cowan, Brendan (2018). http://www.adf-serials.com.au/dfwCV.htm
  22. ^ Cowan, Brendan (2018). http://www.adf-serials.com.au/fokkerDVII.htm
  23. ^ Cowan, Brendan (2018). http://www.adf-serials.com.au/halberstadt.htm
  24. ^ a b Cowan, Brendan (2018). http://www.adf-serials.com.au/pfalz.htm
  25. ^ Cowan, Brendan (2018). http://www.adf-serials.com.au/rumpler.htm
  26. ^ Cowan, Brendan (2020) http://www.adf-serials.com.au/breda25.htm
  27. ^ Cowan, Brendan (2018). http://www.adf-serials.com.au/cant501.htm
  28. ^ Cowan, Brendan (2021). http://www.adf-serials.com.au/caproni100.htm
  29. ^ Cowan, Brendan (2020). http://www.adf-serials.com.au/caproni309.htm
  30. ^ Cowan, Brendan (2019). http://www.adf-serials.com.au/fiatcr42.htm
  31. ^ Cowan, Brendan (2019). http://www.adf-serials.com.au/henschel126.htm
  32. ^ Cowan, Brendan (2019). http://www.adf-serials.com.au/junkers52.htm
  33. ^ Cowan, Brendan (2020). http://www.adf-serials.com.au/macchi205.htm
  34. ^ Cowan, Brendan (2020). http://www.adf-serials.com.au/me109.htm
  35. ^ Cowan Brendan (2020) http://www.adf-serials.com.au/zero.htm
  36. ^ Cowan, Brendan (2019) http://www.adf-serials.com.au/sally.htm
  37. ^ Cowan, Brendan (2020) http://www.adf-serials.com.au/sonia.htm
  38. ^ Cowan, Brendan (2020) http://www.adf-serials.com.au/hickory.htm

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