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Fairey Battle Target Tug L5704 1 Bombing and Gunnery School Mt.Magnet air strip c1942 Photo via Mike Mirkovic
     
 

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RAAF Fairey Battle Pages by Serial Range
Battle Index Page K7575 to K9486 L4941 to L5798 N2027 to N2256 P2157 to P6762 R3924 to R7385 V1201 to V1277 Instructional Airframes
     
 

The L serialled Battles were the most numerous in RAAF service with 185 allotted from the RAF and 183 delivered comprising Mk.I and TT.1 airframes. Two airframes allotted to the RAAF (L5696 & L5698) in the UK and dispatched from 47 MU (RAF Sealand) on on 18/10/1940 and records end at that point. They are presumed to have been lost in transit.

They all came from a batch of 863 Fairey Battle delivered by Austin, Longbridge between October 1938 and August 1940 with RAF serials L4935 to L5597 which were completed as Mk I's and L5598 to L5797 which were completed as Battle T.T. airframes.

All RAF histories have been added for these airframes, but I still have a lot of work to do to complete the RAAF histories for the aircraft on this page!

  
     
 
Aircraft Serial Model History
L2166   Some sources quote L2166 as an RAAF Battle.
This is understandable as the status card for N2166 is incorrectly marked as "L2166" which was actually a serial allocated to an RAF Short Sunderland I.
L4941 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 01/11/1938 103 Sqn,
23/10/1939 63 Sqn,
30/11/1939 At Abingdon,
06/03/1940 Bicester,
06/02/1941 27 MU, RAF Shawbury,
23/04/1941 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
04/06/1941 To RAAF,
RAAF History:
16/08/1941 Received 1 Air Park, Geelong ex UK for erecting (Merlin II 1053),
01/10/1941 Allotted 1 Bombing & Gunnery School ex 1 Air Park, Geelong,
03/10/1941 Issued 1 Bombing & Gunnery School ex 1 Air Park, Geelong,
04/10/1941 Received 1 Bombing & Gunnery School ex 1 Air Park, Geelong,
24/02/1942 Engine failed during take off. pilot made a successful landing in waste land at end of runway. Damage to airframe nil.
11/05/1942 Aircraft landed with wheels retracted. Radiator damaged.
07/06/1943 L4941 collided with Fairey Battle L5650 during gunnery exercise, approx 18 Miles south of Evans Head,
0800 EST Aircraft collided a 2,000 feet, during air to air gunnery exercise. Drogue aircraft dived out of control into swamp. Gunnery aircraft forced landed on bombing range.
Crew:
L4941
Pilot: 404979 F/Sgt N.G.Monroe
425913 LAC C.H.Wheatley
434066 LAC N.White
L5650
Pilot: 417171 Sgt G.W.Finch (Killed)
44711 LAC Cosmo Louis Mooney (Killed)
L5650 lost with crew,
L4941 Repairable at unit
08/06/1943 Forced landing 6 miles South of Evans Head.
08/12/1943 Allotted 1 Air Observers School ex 1 Bombing & Gunnery School,
13/12/1943 Received 1 Air Observers School ex 1 Bombing & Gunnery School,
05/01/1944 Allotted 2 Aircraft Depot, Richmond ex 1 Air Observers School,
13/01/1944 Received 2 Aircraft Depot, Richmond ex 1 Air Observers School,
07/03/1944 Selected for allotment to 1 Central Recovery Depot, Werribee,
27/03/1944 Issued 1 Central Recovery Depot, Werribee ex 2 Central Recovery Depot by 2 AP,
Converted to components
L4954 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 30/11/1938 52 Sqn,
26/09/1939 88 Sqn,
15/02/1940 8 MU, RAF Quedgeley,
13/06/1940 12 Flying Training School,
12/08/1940 Undercarriage leg jammed, swung on landing, Grantham,
22/08/1940 8 MU, RAF Quedgeley,
07/11/1940 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
15/01/1941 To RAAF,
RAAF History:
06/04/1941 Received 1 Air Park, Geelong awaiting erection with Merlin III 6231,
18/06/1941 Allotted 2 Bombing & Gunnery School ex 1 Air Park, Geelong,
09/07/1941 Received 1AD ex 1 Air Park, Geelong
29/07/1941 Received 2 Bombing & Gunnery School, Port Pirie ex 1 Air Park, Geelong,
04/08/1941 Received at 2 Bombing & Gunnery School, Port Pirie,
27/01/1943 Taxied into Battle L5105 after night landing Port Pirie,
08/12/1943 Allotted 3 Air Observers School, Port Pirie ex 2 Bombing & Gunnery School, Port Pirie,
13/12/1943 Received 3 Air Observers School, Port Pirie ex 2 Bombing & Gunnery School, Port Pirie,
24/02/1944 Allotted 1 Central Recovery Depot, Werribee ex 3 Air Observers School, Port Pirie pending approval for conversion to components,
15/03/1944 Issued 1 Central Recovery Depot, Werribee ex 3 Air Observers School, Port Pirie,
16/03/1944 Received 1 Central Recovery Depot, Werribee ex 3  Air Observers School,
29/12/1944 Approved for conversion to components
L4958 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 05/12/1938 52 Sqn,
12/12/1938 63 Sqn,
26/08/1938 12 Sqn,
04/03/1940 10 MU, RAF Hullavington,
19/06/1940 4 MU
23/08/1940 27 MU, RAF Shawbury
09/09/1940 1 Flying Training School,
03/04/1941 Overshot landing in rain and ran into pit, Netheravon,
17/06/1942 38 MU, RAF Little Rissington,
05/10/1942 215 MU, Locharbriggs,
18/10/1942 Embarkation Officer Newcastle,
22/10/1942 To RAAF
RAAF History:
08/02/43 Received 1 Air Park, Geelong ex UK with Merlin III Fitted,
11/03/1943 Allotted to 2 Bombing & Gunnery School ex 1 Air Park, Geelong,
20/03/1943 Issued to 2 Bombing & Gunnery School ex 1 Air Park, Geelong,
22/03/1943 Received 2 Bombing & Gunnery School ex 1 Air Park, Geelong,
23/11/1943 Landing accident Pt Pirie, airframe 10% damaged, rear fuselage 90% damaged, recommended for conversion,
08/12/1943 Allotted 3AGS ex 2 Bombing & Gunnery School,
13/12/1943 Received 3AGS ex 2 Bombing & Gunnery School,
20/12/1943 Issued 6 Service Flying Training School ex Bombing & Gunnery School,
Converted to Components
L4970 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 20/01/1939 185 Sqn,
28/06/1939 52 Sqn,
30/11/1939 63 Sqn,
18/04/1940 12 Operational Training Unit,
30/09/1940 Hit Chance light on landing at night, Benson,
04/10/1940 Fairey,
30/01/1941 18 MU, RAF Tinwald Downs,
28/02/1941 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
03/04/1941 To RAAF,
RAAF History:
24/05/1941 Awaiting erection at 1AP ex UK (Merlin III 2919),
05/08/1941 Allotted 2 Bombing & Gunnery School, Port Pirie ex 1 Air Park, Geelong,
21/08/1941 Received 1AD ex 1 Air Park, Geelong,
14/09/1940 Issued 2 Bombing & Gunnery School ex 1 Air Depot, Laverton,
23/09/1941 Received 2 Bombing & Gunnery School, Port Pirie ex 1 Air Depot, Laverton,
08/12/1943 Allotted 3 AGS ex 2 Bombing & Gunnery School, Port Pirie,
13/12/1943 Received 3 AGS ex 2 Bombing & Gunnery School, Port Pirie,
14/09/1944 Approval given to convert airframe to components
L4974 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 04/02/1939 35 Sqn,
09/04/1940 Polish Operational Training Unit,
??/??/1940 18 Operational Training Unit
28/11/1940 Fairey,
23/02/1941 43 Group,
26/04/1941 9 MU, RAF Cosford,
31/10/1941 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
05/01/1942 To RAAF,
RAAF History:
05/04/42 Received 1 Air Depot, Laverton ex UK for erection,
22/03/1943 Received 1 Air Park, Geelong ex UK
30/03/1943 Issued 1 Air Park, Geelong ex 1 Air Depot, Laverton,
18/06/1943 Allotted 2 Bombing & Gunnery School, Port Pirie ex 1 Air Park, Geelong,
28/06/1943 Issued 2 Bombing & Gunnery School, Port Pirie ex 1 Air Park, Geelong,
05/07/1943 Received 2 Bombing & Gunnery School, Port Pirie ex 1 Air Park, Geelong,
09/12/1943 Allotted 3 Air Observers School, Port Pirie ex 2 Bombing & Gunnery School, Port Pirie,
13/12/1943 Received 3 Air Observers School, Port Pirie ex 2 Bombing & Gunnery School, Port Pirie
24/02/1944 Allotted 1 Central Recovery Depot, Werribee ex 3 Air Observers School, Port Pirie pending approval for conversion,
27/02/1944 Issued 1 Central Recovery Depot, Werribee ex 3 Air Observers School, Port Pirie,
16/03/1944 Received 1 Central Recovery Depot, Werribee ex 3 Air Observers School, Port Pirie,
Converted to Components
L4975 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 04/02/1939 35 Sqn,
22/04/1940 17 Operational Training Unit,
01/09/1941 Dumfries,
30/09/1941 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
04/12/1941 To RAAF,
RAAF History:
12/03/42 Received 1 Air Depot, Laverton ex UK,
03/04/1942 Allotted Performance & Test Section ex 1 Air Depot, Laverton for flight testing,
16/04/1942 Allotted 3 Bombing & Gunnery School ex 1 Air Depot, Laverton,
05/05/1942 Issued & Received 3 Bombing & Gunnery School ex 1 Air Depot, Laverton,
31/08/1942 Tail lifted in high wind while running engine up. Damage to airframe not stated.
08/12/1943 Allotted 1 AGS ex 3 Bombing & Gunnery School,
12/12/1943 Received 1 AGS ex 3 Bombing & Gunnery School,
08/01/1944 Allotted 1 Air Depot, Laverton ex 1 WAGS for towing modification,
21/01/1944 Issued 1 ED ex AGS,
01/02/1944 Received 1 Air Depot, Laverton ex AGS,
25/02/1944 Allotted 1 Central Recovery Depot, Werribee ex 1 Air Depot, Laverton (Conversion),
18/03/1944 Issued 1 Central Recovery Depot, Werribee ex 1 Air Depot, Laverton (Conversion),
Converted to components
L4982 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 07/02/1939 6 MU, RAF Brize Norton,
30/03/1939 40 Sqn,
20/04/1940 4 Bombing & Gunnery School,
09/12/1941 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
26/02/1942 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
12/09/1942 Received 1 Air Depot, Laverton ex UK for erection,
14/09/1942 Awaiting erection at 1 Air Depot, Laverton,
19/10/1942 Allotted for trial installation of amplifier period of 10 days,
03/11/1942 Allotted 2 Bombing & Gunnery School ex 1 Air Depot, Laverton,
05/11/1942 Received 2 Bombing & Gunnery School ex 1 Air Depot, Laverton,
16/07/1943 Allotted ANA Parafield ex 2 Bombing & Gunnery School for anti corrosive treatment,
19/07/1943 Issued ANA Parafield x 2 BAGS,
23/07/1943 Being dismantled,
06/08/1943 Being dismantled,
13/08/1943 Being dismantled,
20/08/1943 Repairs to components commenced,
29/08/1943 Repairs to components proceeding,
28/09/1943 Allotted 6 Service Flying Training Unit Salvage Section at ANA Parafield,
08/10/1943 Issue to salvage cancelled to undergo complete overhaul,
15/10/1943 Overhaul proceeding,
20/03/1944 Request allotment now completed at ANA Parafield,
03/04/1944 Allotted 5 Aircraft Depot, Forest Hill Store ex ANA Parafield. Aircraft temporarily allotted until 1st of May  for use of A/C 1 EFTS for special duty flight to
27/04/1944 A/C returned to ANA Parafield,
03/05/1944 Issued 5 Aircraft Depot, Forest Hill Store ex ANA Parafield by pilot 1 Air Depot, Laverton,
22/05/1944 At 5 Aircraft Depot, Forest Hill,
01/07/1944 Allotted 3 Air Observers School, Port Pirie Store ex 5 Store,
07/07/1944 Issued 3 Air Observers School, Port Pirie Store ex 5 Store,
17/07/4194 Received 3 Air Observers School, Port Pirie Store ex 5 Store,
18/10/1944 Allotted 5 Central Recovery Depot, Port Pirie ex 3 Aircraft Depot, Amberley,
22/10/1944 Allotted  AGS ex 5 Central Recovery Depot, Port Pirie,
06/11/1944 Issued AGS ex 5 Central Recovery Depot, Port Pirie,
06/11/1944 Received 5 Central Recovery Depot, Port Pirie ex 3 Air Observers School, Port Pirie,
07/11/1944 Issued 5 Central Recovery Depot, Port Pirie ex 3 Aircraft Depot, Amberley,
13/11/1944 Received AGS ex 5 Central Recovery Depot, Port Pirie,
19/03/1945 C at AGS,
13/05/1945 Allotted AGS S/R ex AGS U/E,
16/04/1945 Issued AGS S/R ex AGS U/E,
16/04/1945 Received AGS S/R ex AGS U/E,
14/05/1945 Held for disposal,
04/05/1945 Allotted 1 Central Recovery Depot, Werribee ex AGS Res,
24/06/1945 Issued 1 Central Recovery Depot, Werribee ex AGS Res,
11/10/1945 Recommended to be offered for disposal through Commonwealth Disposals Commission,
20/12/1945 Approval granted for disposal,
10/01/1946 To be stored under category "E" ,
27/09/1946 A Stores ex 1 Central Recovery Depot, Werribee,
01/10/1946 Store category "E",
20/12/1946 Offered Commonwealth Disposals Commission for disposal,
04/06/1946 Authorised for W/O,
26/11/1947 Passed to DAP,
08/02/1949 Action completed by DAP.
L4985 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 13/02/1949 6 MU, RAF Brize Norton,
03/03/1941 23 MU, RAF Aldergrove,
21/09/1941 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
19/11/1941 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
 29/03/1942 Received 1 Air Depot, Laverton ex UK,
30/03/1942 Awaiting erection at 1 Air Depot, Laverton,
02/02/1943 G at 1 Air Depot, Laverton,
08/02/1943 D at 1 Air Depot, Laverton,
15/02/1943 E Store at 1 Air Depot, Laverton,
23/02/1943 E at 1 Air Depot, Laverton,
29/03/1943 C at 1 Air Depot, Laverton,
31/03/1943 Allotted 2 Bombing & Gunnery School ex 1 Air Depot, Laverton,
01/04/1943 Issued 2 Bombing & Gunnery School ex 1 Air Depot, Laverton,
02/04/1943 Received  2 Bombing & Gunnery School ex 1 Air Depot, Laverton,
26/04/1943 E Store at 2 Bombing & Gunnery School, Port Pirie,
10/05/1943 F at 2 Bombing & Gunnery School, Port Pirie
13/09/1943 C at 2 Bombing & Gunnery School, Port Pirie,
11/10/1943 E Store at 2 Bombing & Gunnery School, Port Pirie,
12/10/1943 C at 2 Bombing & Gunnery School, Port Pirie,
06/11/1943 E Store at 2 Bombing & Gunnery School, Port Pirie,
16/11/1943 F at 2 Bombing & Gunnery School, Port Pirie,
29/11/1943 C at 2 Bombing & Gunnery School, Port Pirie,
08/12/1943 Allotted 3 Air Observers School, Port Pirie ex 2 Bombing & Gunnery School, Port Pirie,
13/12/1943 Received 3 Air Observers School, Port Pirie ex 2 Bombing & Gunnery School, Port Pirie,
24/02/1944 Allotted 1 Central Recovery Depot, Werribee ex 3 Air Observers School, Port Pirie pending approval for conversion,
01/03/1944 Issued 1 Central Recovery Depot, Werribee ex 3 Air Observers School, Port Pirie,
01/03/1944 Received 1 Central Recovery Depot, Werribee ex 3 Air Observers School, Port Pirie,
01/03/1944 Allotted 3 Air Observers School, Port Pirie Store ex 1 Central Recovery Depot, Werribee,
13/09/1944 Above allotment cancelled,
11/10/1945 Recommended to be offered for disposal through Commonwealth Disposals Commission,
07/12/1945 Approval granted for disposal.
L4998 Mk.I
Dual		 RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 20/02/1939 6 MU, RAF Brize Norton,
07/09/1939 15 FTS,
25/09/1939 3 Air Observers School,
01/10/1939 Engine cut, belly landed, Aldergrove,
Repaired on site,
30/07/1940 8 Bombing & Gunnery School,
30/05/1941 Engine cut, belly landed Easter Ross,
14/06/1941 Fairey,
19/10/1941 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
04/12/1941 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
12/03/1942 Received at 1 Air Depot ex UK,
23/03/1942 Erected at 1 Air Depot,
29/03/1942 Allotted 3 Bombing & Gunnery School ex 1 Air Depot,
07/04/1942 Issued and Received 3 Bombing & Gunnery School ex 1 Air Depot,
13/05/1942 Whilst taxying aircraft skidded and bogged heavily in trench. Port wing slightly damaged,
18/05/1942 At 3 BAGS,
08/12/1943 Allotted 1 AGS ex 3 Bombing & Gunnery School,
12/12/1943 Received 1 AGS ex 3 Bombing & Gunnery School,
12/01/1944 Allotted 1 Air Depot ex 1 AGS for towing modification,
24/02/1944 Above allotment cancelled, Allotted 1 Central Recovery Depot ex AGS,
06/03/1944 Issued 1 Central Recovery Depot ex AGS,
11/03/1944 Received 1 Central Recovery Depot ex AGS,
Converted to components.
L4999 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 20/02/1939 10 MU,
11/05/1940 6 Bombing & Gunnery School,
03/07/1940 1 Air Armament School,
27/07/1941 18 MU, RAF Tinwald Downs,
31/12/1941 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
31/05/1942 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
05/08/1942 Received 1 Air Depot ex
10/08/1942 Awaiting erection at 1 Air Depot,
23/01/1943 Allotted 2 BAGS ex 1 Air Depot,
25/01/1943 Received 2 BAGS ex 1 Air Depot,
08/12/1942 Allotted 3 Air Observers School ex 2 BAGS,
13/12/1942 Received 3 Air Observers School ex 2 BAGS,
??/01/1944 Allotted 1 AGS to 1 Air Depot,
20/01/1944 Above allotment delayed,
Allotted 1 Air Depot ex 3 Air Observers School,
27/01/1944 Issued 1 Air Depot ex 3 Air Observers School,
01/02/1944 Received 1 Air Depot ex 3 Air Observers School,
25/02/1944 Allotted 1 Central Recovery Depot ex 1 Air Depot,
11/03/1944 Received 1 Central Recovery Depot ex 1 Air Depot,
Converted to Components
L5005 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 23/02/1939 19 MU, RAF St Athan,
04/12/1939 235 Sqn,
23/02/1940 Overshot forced landing in bad weather and hit hedge, Penshurst LG,
Repaired on site,
06/06/1940 Fairey,
14/07/1940 9 MU, RAF Cosford,
15/08/1940 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
06/09/1940 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
05/11/1940 Received 1 Air Park ex UK with Merlin III 8879,
24/11/194 Serviceable at 1 Air Park,
29/11/1940 Issued 1 Bombing & Gunnery School ex 1 Air Depot Serviceable,
16/12/1940 Serviceable at 1 Bombing & Gunnery School,
16/08/1941 At 1 Bombing & Gunnery School with Merlin 4527,
08/12/1943 Allotted 1 Air Observers School ex 1 Bombing & Gunnery School,
13/12/1943 Received 1 Air Observers School ex 1 Bombing & Gunnery School,
10/01/1944 Grounded at 1 Air Observers School awaiting allotment,
05/01/1944 Allotted 2 Air Depot ex 1 Air Observers School,
17/01/1944 Issued 2 Air Depot ex 1 Air Observers School,
18/01/1944 Received 2 Air Depot ex 1 Air Observers School,
07/03/1944 Selected for allotment to 1 Central Recovery Depot,
29/03/1944 Allotted 1 Central Recovery Depot ex 2 Central Recovery Depot by 2 Air Park,
01/04/1944 Allotted 3 Air Observers School Store ex 1 Central Recovery Depot,
13/09/1944 Above allotment cancelled,
11/10/1945 Recommended to be offered for disposal through Commonwealth Disposals Commission,
07/12/1945 Approval given to convert.
L5006 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 27/02/1939 19 MU, RAF St Athan,
11/05/1940 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
11/07/1940 Received ex UK,
05/08/1940 Received 1 Air Park ex 1 Air Depot since 29/07/1940 with Merlin 3917,
22/09/1940 Serviceable at 1 Air Depot ex 1 Air Park,
14/10/1940 Serviceable at 1 Bombing & Gunnery School ex 1 Air Depot,
04/01/1941 Allotted 1 Air Depot ex 1 Bombing & Gunnery School,
16/04/1941 Request Allotment 19853 to 1 Air Depot, Allotment Cancelled,
08/12/1943 Allotted 1 Air Observers School ex 1 Bombing & Gunnery School,
13/12/1943 Received 1 Air Observers School ex 1 Bombing & Gunnery School,
10/01/1944 At 1 Air Observers School, minor repairs,
24/02/1944 Allotted 1 Central Recovery Depot ex 1 Air Observers School,
16/03/1944 Issued 1 Central Recovery Depot ex 1 Air Observers School,
29/12/1944 Converted to components.
L5012 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 27/02/1939 19 MU, RAF St Athan,
11/05/1940 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
11/07/1940 Received ex UK,
05/08/1940 Received 1 Air Park ex 1 Air Depot since 29/07/1940 with Merlin 3161,
09/09/1940 At 1 Air Depot being fitted with W/T,
20/10/1940 Serviceable in store with 1 Air Depot,
25/11/1940 Issued 1 Bombing & Gunnery School ex 1 Air Depot Serviceable,
24/05/1941 Merlin 3161 Allotted 1 Air Depot for repair,
08/12/1943 Allotted 1 Air Observers School ex 1 Bombing & Gunnery School,
13/12/1943 Received 1 Air Observers School ex 1 Bombing & Gunnery School,
10/01/1944 At 1 Air Observers School Minor repairs,
24/02/1944 Allotted 1 Central Recovery Depot ex 1 Air Observers School,
03/04/1944 Issued 1 Central Recovery Depot ex 1 Air Observers School,
04/04/1944 Received 1 Central Recovery Depot ex 1 Air Observers School,
Converted to Components.
L5013 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 02/03/1939 19 MU, RAF St Athan,
29/12/1939 9 Bombing & Gunnery School,
01/08/1941 16 FTS,
19/09/1941 Belly landed in error, Newton,
Repaired on site,
23/02/1942 18 MU, RAF Tinwald Downs,
14/08/1941 215 MU, Locharbriggs
23/08/1942 Packed Aircraft Transit Pool,
13/09/1942 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
02/11/1942 Received 1 Air Depot ex UK,
02/11/1942 Awaiting erection at 1 Air Depot,
11/02/1943 Allotted 2 Bombing & Gunnery School ex 1 Air Depot,
09/04/1943 Received 2 Bombing & Gunnery School ex 1 Air Depot,
08/12/1943 Allotted 3 Air Observers School ex 2 Bombing & Gunnery School,
13/12/1943 Received 3 Air Observers School ex 2 Bombing & Gunnery School,
24/02/1944 Allotted 1 Central Recovery Depot ex 3 Air Observers School,
21/03/1944 Issued 1 Central Recovery Depot ex 2 Air Observers School,
22/03/1944 Received 1 Central Recovery Depot ex 3 Air Observers School for conversion,
29/12/1944 Converted to components.
L5015 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 01/03/1939 19 MU, RAF St Athan,
28/06/1940 8 MU, RAF Little Rissington,
17/03/1941 23 MU, RAF Aldergrove,
09/05/1941 88 Sqn,
31/05/1941 Overshot landing, Murlough LG,
Repaired on site,
05/09/1941 3 MU, RAF Aldergrove,
08/12/1941 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
21/02/1942 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
06/06/1942 Received 1 Air Depot ex 1 Air Park (ex overseas),
07/07/1942 Allotted 3 Bombing & Gunnery School ex 1 Air Depot,
09/09/1942 Issued 3 Bombing & Gunnery School ex 1 Air Depot,
09/09/1942 Received 3 Bombing & Gunnery School ex 1 Air Depot,
19/06/1943 Battle L5257 struck tailplane of aircraft while flying in formation,
Damage to starboard elevator and tailplane,
Sgt. R.F. Bourke (409499) ,
01/09/1943  Elevator damaged by gunfire during Drogue shoot,
Sgt.B.W. Maskey.
08/12/1943 Allotted 1 AGS ex 3 Bombing & Gunnery School,
12/12/1943 Received 1 AGS ex 3 Bombing & Gunnery School,
08/01/1944 Allotted 1 Air Depot ex 1 AGS for towing modification,
28/02/1944 Issued 1 Air Depot ex 1 AGS,
01/02/1944 Received 1 Air Depot ex 1 AGS, Grounded at 1 Air Depot,
25/02/1944 Allotted 1 Central Recovery Depot ex 1 Air Depot (Conversion),
04/04/1944 Received 1 Central Recovery Depot ex 1 Air Depot,
14/04/1944 Issued 1 Central Recovery Depot ex 1 Air Depot (Conversion),
01/07/1944 Allotted 3 Air Observers School Store ex 1 Central Recovery Depot,
23/08/1944 Received 3 Air Observers School Store ex 1 Central Recovery Depot,
18/10/1944 Allotted 5 Central Recovery Depot ex 3 Air Observers School,
05/11/1944 Issued ex 3 Air Observers School,
06/11/1944 Received ex 3 Air Observers School,
03/12/1944 At 5 Central Recovery Depot,
07/02/1944 Engines and Schedule items to be removed for storage,
To be held in open storage pending approval for conversion,
11/10/1945 Recommended to be offered for disposal through Commonwealth Disposals Commission,
14/12/1945 Approval given to convert.
L5017 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 01/03/1939 19 MU, St Athan,
17/12/1939 235 Sqn,
16/02/1940 10 MU, RAF Hullavington,
11/05/1940 6 Bombing & Gunnery School,
02/06/1940 3 Bombing & Gunnery School,
03/07/1940 1 Air Armament School,
14/08/1941 18 MU,
11/11/1941 Dumfries,
31/12/1941 at 3 Packed Aircraft Transit Pool,
23/05/1942 To South Africa then to RAAF.
RAAF History:
29/03/1942 Received 1 Air Depot ex UK,
30/03/1942 Awaiting erection at 1 Air Depot,
01/08/1942 Issued 1 Air Park  ex 1 Air Depot for erection,
25/09/1942 Received 1 Air Park ex 1 Air Depot visiting,
28/10/1942 Allotted 2 Bombing & Gunnery School ex 1 Air Depot,
05/11/1942 Received 2 Bombing & Gunnery School ex 1 Air Depot,
08/12/1943 Allotted 3 Air Observers School ex 2 Bombing & Gunnery School,
13/12/1943 Received 3 Air Observers School ex 2 Bombing & Gunnery School,
24/02/1943 Allotted 1 Central Recovery Depot ex 3 Air Observers School pending approval for conversion,
27/02/1943 At 3 Air Observers School,
15/03/1944 Issued 1 Central Recovery Depot ex 3 Air Observers School,
14/03/1944 Received 1 Central Recovery Depot ex 3 Air Observers School,
29/12/1944 Converted to components.
L5018 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 06/03/1939 19 MU, St Athan,
17/12/1939 235 Sqn,
22/02/1940 10 MU, RAF Hullavington,
11/05/1940 6 Bombing & Gunnery School,
24/05/1940 12 Flying Training School,
15/06/1941 16 (Polish) Flying training School,
11/11/1941 Rosenfield,
17/02/1942 18 MU, RAF Tinwald Downs,
10/04/1942 215 MU, Locharbriggs,
27/04/1942 3 Packed Aircraft Transit Pool,
23/05/1942 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
02/11/1942 Received 1 Air Depot ex UK,
02/11/1942 Awaiting erection at 1 Air Depot,
16/01/1943 Allotted 2 Bombing & Gunnery School ex 1 Air Depot,
17/01/1943 Received 2 Bombing & Gunnery School ex 1 Air Depot,
08/02/1943 Aircraft taxied into wing of another aircraft, Damage not stated in signal,
08/12/1943 Allotted 3 Air Observers School ex 2 Bombing & Gunnery School,
13/12/1943 Received 3 Air Observers School ex 2 Bombing & Gunnery School,
11/04/1944 Issued 1 Central Recovery Depot ex 3 Air Observers School,
29/12/1944 Converted to components.
L5022 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 15/03/1939 19 MU, RAF St Athan,
11/05/1940 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
11/07/1940 Received 1 Air Depot ex UK,
04/08/1940 Received 1 Air Park ex 1 Air Depot since 29/07/1940 with Merlin 3193,
19/08/1940 Serviceable in 2 days at 1 Air Park,
22/09/1940 Serviceable at 1 Air Park,
04/10/1940 Issued to 1 Bombing & Gunnery School ex 1 Air Depot Serviceable,
09/12/1940 Serviceable at 1 Bombing & Gunnery School,
24/01/1941 Merlin 3193 allotted to 1 Air Depot for repair,
03/03/1941 Serviceable at 1 Bombing & Gunnery School,
02/07/1942 Engine failed after take off, aircraft landed with wheels up,
Subsequently repaired,
08/12/1943 Allotted 1 Air Observers School ex 1 Bombing & Gunnery School,
13/12/1943 Received 1 Air Observers School ex 1 Bombing & Gunnery School,
24/02/1944 Allotted 1 Central Recovery Depot ex 1 Air Observers School,
16/03/1944 Issued 1 Central Recovery Depot ex 1 Air Observers School,
17/03/1944 Received 1 Central Recovery Depot ex 1 Air Observers School,
29/12/1944 Converted to components.
L5023 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 15/03/1939 19 MU, RAF St Athan,
18/12/1939 3 Bombing & Gunnery School,
03/07/1940 1 Air Armament School,
27/03/1941 Undercarriage collapsed in heavy landing, Manby,
Repaired on site,
30/09/1941 27 MU, RAF Shawbury,
30/11/1941 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
05/01/1942 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
05/04/1942 Received 1 Air Depot ex UK for erection,
06/04/1942 Awaiting erection at 1 Air Depot,
22/12/1942 Crated at 1 Air Depot,
29/12/1943 Awaiting erection at 1 Air Depot,
30/03/1942 Issued 1 Air Park ex 1 Air Depot,
21/04/1943 Allotted 2 Bombing & Gunnery School ex 1 Air Park,
03/05/1943 Issued 2 Bombing & Gunnery School ex 1 Air Park,
03/05/1943 Received 2 Bombing & Gunnery School ex 1 Air Park,
08/12/1943 Allotted 3 Air Observers School ex 2 Bombing & Gunnery School,
13/12/1943 Received 3 Air Observers School ex 2 Bombing & Gunnery School,
24/02/1944 Allotted 1 Central Recovery Depot ex 3 Air Observers School pending approval for conversion,
25/02/1944 Issued 1 Central Recovery Depot ex 3 Air Observers School,
28/02/1944 Received 1 Central Recovery Depot ex 3 Air Observers School,
24/12/1944 Converted to Components.
L5028 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 15/03/1939 19 MU, RAF St Athan,
26/07/1940 8 MU, RAF Little Rissington,
12/03/1941 45 MU, RAF Kinloss,
Dumfries,
15/10/1941 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
02/01/1942 Received 1 Air Park ex UK with Merlin V 3219, Awaiting erection at 1 Air Park,
21/01/1942 Allotted 3 Bombing & Gunnery School ex 1 Air Park,
23/01/1942 Issued 3 Bombing & Gunnery School ex 1 Air Park,
29/01/1942 Received 3 Bombing & Gunnery School ex 1 Air Park,
08/12/1943 Allotted 1 AGS ex 3 Bombing & Gunnery School,
12/12/1943 Received 1 AGS ex 3 Bombing & Gunnery School,
08/01/1944 Allotted 1 Air Depot ex 1 AGS for towing modification,
28/01/1944 Issued 1 Air Depot ex 1 AGS,
01/02/1944 Received 1 Air Depot ex 1 AGS, grounded at 1 Air Depot,
25/02/1944 Allotted 1 Central Recovery Depot ex 1 Air Depot (Conversion),
14/04/1944 Issued 1 Central Recovery Depot ex 1 Air Depot (Conversion),
27/12/1944 Converted to components.
L5029 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 15/03/1939 19 MU, RAF St Athan,
29/12/1939 9 Bombing & Gunnery School,
03/09/1941 Engine cut on approach, belly landed, Hawarden,
03/09/1941 9 MU, RAF Cosford,
10/09/1941 Rosenfield,
25/10/1941 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
19/11/1941 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
29/03/1942 Received 1 Air Depot ex UK with Merlin 4021,
30/03/1942 Awaiting erection at 1 Air Depot,
13/04/1942 Issued 1 Air Park ex 1 Air Depot,
05/07/1943 Allotted 1 Bombing & Gunnery School ex 1 Air Park,
26/07/1943 Received 1 Bombing & Gunnery School ex 1 Air Park,
30/08/1943 Electrical overhaul at 1 Bombing & Gunnery School,
08/12/1943 Allotted 1 Air Observers School ex 1 Bombing & Gunnery School,
13/12/1943 Received 1 Air Observers School ex 1 Bombing & Gunnery School,
17/01/1944 Grounded at 1 Air Observers School awaiting allotment,
07/02/1944 Grounded at 1 Air Observers School awaiting allotment,
21/03/1944 Allotted 3 Central Recovery Depot ex 1 Air Observers School,
27/03/1944 Grounded at 1 Air Observers School awaiting dispatch,
03/04/1944 Issued  3 Central Recovery Depot ex 1 Air Observers School,
09/04/1944 Received 3 Central Recovery Depot ex 1 Air Observers School,
14/09/1944 Approval given to convert aircraft to components at 3 Central Recovery Depot.
L5031 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 29/03/1939 6 MU, RAF Brize Norton,
18/01/1940 266 Sqn,
09/02/1940 245 Sqn,
02/05/1940 22 MU,
05/03/1941 Engine cut, belly landed in marshes, Skinburness, near Silloth,
Repaired on site,
05/07/1941 Undercarriage jammed, belly landed, Dumfries,
Dumfries,
16/09/1941 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
14/10/1941 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching,
02/01/1942 Received 1 Air Park ex UK with Merlin 3221,
02/02/1942 Awaiting erection at 1 Air Park,
21/01/1942 Allotted 3 Bombing & Gunnery School ex 1 Air Park,
24/01/1942 Issued 3 Bombing & Gunnery School ex 1 Air Park,
29/01/1942 Received 3 Bombing & Gunnery School ex 1 Air Park,
28/09/1942 Awaiting Conversion,
27/09/1942 3 BGS, overshot emergency strip & hit tree stump.
Starboard mainplane, fuselage and undercarriage damaged,
Converted to Instructional Airframe No 5,
Converted to Components.
L5038 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 06/04/1939 6 MU, RAF Brize Norton,
05/08/1940 103 Sqn,
12/10/1940 38 MU, RAF Llandow,
27/11/1940 Austin,
04/01/1941 Parks,
11/03/1941 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
16/05/1941 Awaiting erection at 1 Air Park ex UK with Merlin III 2917,
29/09/1941 Allotted 2 Bombing & Gunnery School ex 1 Air Park,
14/10/1941 Received 2 Bombing & Gunnery School ex 1 Air Park,
08/12/1943 Allotted 3 AOS ex 2 Bombing & Gunnery School,
13/12/1943 Received 3 AOS ex 2 Bombing & Gunnery School,
24/02/1944 Allotted 1 Central Recovery Depot ex 3 AOS pending approval for conversion,
10/08/1944 Aircraft selected to be converted to Instructional Airframe No 9 and to be issued to Hobart Air Training Corps Squadron, Tasmania,
HQ ATC Tasmania Squadron, Hobart,
28/05/1947 Disposed of through Commonwealth Disposals Commission on No6 P.D. IV No 220 4 July 1946.
L5044 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 12/04/1939 8 MU, RAF Little Rissington,
26/08/1940 304 Sqn,
10/11/1940 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
15/01/1941 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
06/04/1941 Awaiting erection at 1 Air Park ex UK with Merlin 2927,
08/05/1941 Allotted Bombing & Gunnery School ex 1 Air Park,
09/05/1941 Serviceable at 1 Air Park,
19/51/1941 Received Bombing & Gunnery School ex 1 Air Park,
02/06/1941 Issued Bombing & Gunnery School ex 1 Air Park,
20/08/1943 Allotted ANA Parafield ex 2 Bombing & Gunnery School for anti corrosive treatment,
27/08/1943 Issued ANA Parafield ex 2 Bombing & Gunnery School,
10/09/1943 Being dismantled,
08/10/1943 Overhaul not commenced,
15/10/1943 Overhaul commenced,
22/10/1943 Overhaul proceeding,
29/10/1943 Overhaul proceeding,
01/04/1944 Allotted 3 Air Observers School Store ex ANA Parafield,
30/06/1944 Awaiting allotment,
11/07/1944 Issued 3 Air Observers School Store ex ANA Parafield,
13/07/1944 Received 3 Air Observers School Store ex ANA Parafield,
17/07/1944 At 3 Air Observers School Store,
18/10/1944 Allotted 3 Central Recovery Depot ex 3 Air Observers School,
05/11/1944 Issued 3 Central Recovery Depot ex 3 Air Observers School,
06/11/1944 Received 3 Central Recovery Depot ex 3 Air Observers School,
03/12/1944 At 3 Central Recovery Depot,
07/02/1945 Engines and schedule items to be removed from airframe. On removal, airframe to be stored in open pending approval for conversion,
11/10/1945 Recommended to be offered for disposal though Commonwealth Disposals Commission,
14/12/1945 Approval given to convert.
L5046 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 06/04/1939 8 MU, RAF Quedgeley,
3 Bombing & Gunnery School,
03/07/1940 1 Air Armament School,
8 Bombing & Gunnery School,
30/09/1941 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
21/01/1942 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
28/06/1942 Issued ANA for erection ex overseas,
03/07/1942 Fuselage and mainplanes undergoing inspection,
24/07/1942 Progress satisfactory,
31/07/1942 Undergoing airworthiness inspection,
25/09/1942 Booster magneto and oil cooler undergoing repair,
16/11/1942 Received 2AD ex ANA,
19/11/1942 Allotted to 1 Bombing & Air Gunnery School, Evans Head,
30/11/1942 Received 1 Bombing & Air Gunnery School, Evans Head ex 2AD, 08/12/1943 Allotted 1 Air Observers School ex 1 Bombing & Air Gunnery School, Evans Head,
13/12/1943 Received 1 Air Observers School ex 1 Bombing & Air Gunnery School, Evans Head,
10/01/1944 at 1 Air Observers School awaiting allotment (Block Storage),
21/03/1944 Allotted 3 Central Recovery Depot, Amberley
03/04/1944 Issued at 3 Central Recovery Depot, Amberley
09/04/4194 Received 3Central Recovery Depot ex 1 Air Observers School,
14/09/1944 Approved for conversion to components.
L5049 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 30/03/1939 8 MU, RAF Quedgeley,
29/11/1940 420 Flight,
20/06/1941 27 MU, RAF Shawbury,
06/11/1941 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
21/02/1942 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
06/06/1942 Received 1 Air Depot, Laverton ex 1 Air Park, Geelong (ex overseas),
19/06/1942 Allotted Special Duties Flight,
22/06/1942 at 1AD,
11/07/1942 Allotted to 3 BAGS,
26/08/1942 Received 3 Bombing & Gunnery School ex 1AD,
08/12/1943 Allotted to 1 AGS ex 3 BAGS,
12/12/1943 Received at 1AD,
08/01/1944 Allotted to 1 AGS following Modification,
16/04/1945 In storage AGS,
04/05/1945 Allotted 1 Central Recovery Depot, Werribee ex AGS,
14/05/1945 Held for disposal,
11/10/1945 Recommended for disposal by Commonwealth Disposals Commission,
20/12/1945 Approved for disposal by Commonwealth Disposals Commission,
10/01/1946 Stored,
04/06/1946 Authorised for W/O,
21/09/1946 1 Stores Depot,
12/11/1947 Passed to DAP,
08/02/1949 DAP action completed.

(Note: Another source quotes this aircraft struck Oxford HN273 while taxiing after brake cable broke on 8 Apr 1942 at East Sale with 3 BAGS, however this is not noted on the ASC and would be before it's delivery date).
L5050 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 31/03/1939 8 MU, RAF Quedgeley,
15/09/1940 305 Sqn,
14/11/1940 9 MU, RAF Cosford,
11/12/1940 Austin,
04/01/1941 Parks,
11/03/1941 to RAAF.
RAAF History:
09/05/1941 Received with Merlin III 3615 awaiting erection at 1 Air Park, Geelong ex UK,
18/07/1941 Unserviceable at 1AP,
08/08/1941 Engine 3614 removed and sent to 1 Air Depot, Laverton for maintenance, aircraft in storage,
21/01/1942 Allotted 3 Bombing & Gunnery School ex 1 Air Park, Geelong & Received 29/01/42,
05/10/1942 Forced landing, pilot executed one wheel landing, fuselage holed by tree stump Gifford strip,
12/10/1942 Awaiting conversion,
11/12/1942 Received 1 Air Depot, Laverton for repairs,
08/12/1942 Allotted Ansetts ex 1 Air Depot, Laverton for Repairs,
23/10/1942 Noted as Converted to components,
11/12/1942 Received at Ansetts,
01/01/1943 Stripping for inspection,
14/01/1943 Conversion cancelled,
15/01/1943 Undergoing inspection,
22/01/1943 Repairs commenced,
19/02/1943 Assembly proceeding,
02/07/1943 Inspection being carried out, 1
9/07/1943 Received 1 Air Depot, Laverton ex Ansetts,
03/05/1943 Returned to Ansetts ex 1 Air Depot, Laverton,
27/09/1943 Received 1 Air Depot, Laverton ex Ansetts,
19/10/1943 Allotted 2 Bombing & Gunnery School, Port Pirie and Received ex 1 Air Depot, Laverton 25/10/1943,
08/12/1943 Allotted 3 Air Observers School, Port Pirie ex 2 Bombing & Gunnery School, Port Pirie,
13/12/1943, Received 3 Air Observers School, Port Pirie ex 2 Bombing & Gunnery School, Port Pirie,
08/01/1944 Allotted 1 Air Depot, Laverton ex 3 Air Observers School, Port Pirie for towing Mod,
15/01/1944 Issued 1 Air Depot, Laverton ex 3 Air Observers School,
01/02/1944 Grounded at 1 Air Depot,
28/02/1944 Allotted 1 Central Recovery Depot, Werribee ex 1 Air Depot, Laverton for conversion,
13/03/1944 Received 1 Central Recovery Depot, Werribee ex 1 Air Depot,
15/10/1944 Issued 1 Central Recovery Depot, Werribee ex 1 Air Depot,
29/12/1944 Converted to components.
L5052 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 30/03/1939 8 MU, RAF Quedgeley,
15/09/1940 305 Sqn,
01/11/1940 142 Sqn,
4 Group Target Towing Flight,
02/01/1941 Engine cut on approach, stalled and crash landed, Manby,
15/01/1941 Fairey,
14/06/1941 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
15/07/1941 to RAAF.
RAAF History:
05/09/1941 Received 1AP ex UK awaiting erection,
29/09/1941 Allotted 2 Bombing & Gunnery School, Port Pirie ex 1AP,
14/10/1941 Received 2 Bombing & Gunnery School, Port Pirie,
28/04/1942 Precautionary Landing - Damage Nil,
14/07/1942 Received 1AD ex 2 Bombing & Gunnery School, Port Pirie,
11/07/1942 Aircraft struck wire fence with starboard mainplane at end of landing run. Starboard flap, aileron, mainplane and tailplane damaged,
19/08/1942 Issued 2 Bombing & Gunnery School, Port Pirie ex 1 Air Depot, Laverton & Received 24/08/42,
11/11/1943 Allotted ANA Parafield ex 2 Bombing & Gunnery School, Port Pirie for anti corrosive treatment,
16/11/1943 Issued ANA,
14/09/1944 Approval given to convert airframe to components at 5 Central Recovery Depot, Port Pirie.
L5061 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 12/04/1939 8 MU, RAF Quedgeley,
03/09/1940 12 Operational Training Unit,
24/12/1940 27 MU, RAF Shawbury,
30/04/1941 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
04/06/1941 to RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching,
16/08/1941 Received 1 Air Park ex UK for erection with Merlin II 2959,
12/09/1941 Awaiting erection at 1 Air Park,
21/01/1942 Allotted 2 Bombing & Gunnery School ex 1 Air Park,
13/02/1942 Received 2 Bombing & Gunnery School ex 1 Air Park,
09/07/1942 Attempted wheels up landing after engine failure, both mainplanes Damaged,
03/08/1942 Awaiting conversion,
07/09/1942 Received at 1 Air Depot ex 2 Bombing & Gunnery School,
10/09/1942 Allotted at 1 Air Depot ex 2 Bombing & Gunnery School,
Repaired,
01/12/1942 Allotted 1 Bombing & Gunnery School ex 1 Depot,
08/12/1942 Issued 1 Bombing & Gunnery School ex 1 Depot,
14/12/1942 Received 1 Bombing & Gunnery School ex 1 Depot,
02/05/1943 Trainee allowed gun to traverse rear half of fuselage whilst carrying out under tail air firing exercise,
Repaired,
18/12/1943 Allotted 1 Air Observers School ex 1 Bombing & Gunnery School,
13/12/1943 Received 1 Air Observers School ex 1 Bombing & Gunnery School,
10/01/1944 Grounded at  1 Air Observers School awaiting allotment,
21/03/1944 Allotted 3 Central Recovery Depot ex 1 Air Observers School,
27/03/1944 Grounded at 1 Air Observers School awaiting dispatch,
03/04/1944 Received 3 Central Recovery Depot ex 1 Air Observers School,
14/09/1944 Approval given to convert airframe to components at 3 Central Recovery Depot.
L5069 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 18/04/1939 8 MU, RAF Quedgeley,
10/05/1940 6 Bombing & Gunnery School,
25/05/1940 7 Flying Training School,
26/05/1940 Engine cut, tipped up in forced landing on boggy ground 4 miles west of Swansea,
Repaired on site,
04/06/1940 7 Bombing & Gunnery School,
31/08/1941 Western A/W,
21/10/1941 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
26/02/1942 to RAAF.
RAAF History:
12/09/1942 Received 1AD ex UK for erection,
08/10/1942 Allotted 3 Bombing & Gunnery School ex 1AD,
11/10/1942 Received 3 BAGS,
08/12/1943 Allotted 1 AGS ex 3 BAGS,
12/12/1943 Received 1 AGS,
24/02/1944 Allotted 1 Central Recovery Depot, Werribee ex AGS,
24/03/1944 Issued 1 Central Recovery Depot, Werribee ex AGS,
24/12/1944 Noted as Converted to components.
L5070 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 15/04/1939 8 MU, RAF Quedgeley,
26/08/1940 304 Sqn,
10/11/1940 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
15/01/1941 to RAAF.
RAAF History:
06/04/1941 Serviceable in 14 days at 1 Air Park ex UK with Merlin 2981,
08/05/1941 Allotted 2 Bombing & Gunnery School (Mt Gambier),ex 1 Air Park,
09/05/1941 Serviceable at 1 Air Park,
19/05/1941 Received 1 Air Depot ex 1 Air Park for issue to 2 Bombing & Gunnery School,
31/05/1941 Serviceable at 2 Bombing & Gunnery School (Mt Gambier),
26/06/1941 Forced landing on way to Port Pirie (engine failure),
07/07/1941 Serviceable in 14 days at 2 Bombing & Gunnery School,
09/07/1941 Merlin 2981 allotted 1 Air Depot for repair,
01/04/1943 Aircraft force landed. Engine caught fire after landing, Complete write off,
02/04/1943 Allotted 6 SFTS ex 2 BAGS for conversion,
05/04/1943 Awaiting conversion,
18/04/1943 Issued 6 SFTS ex 2 Bombing & Gunnery School,
Converted to components.

Fairey Battle Formation from L5070 18-05-41 Fairey Battle Formation from L5070 18-05-41 Fairey Battle Formation from L5070 18-05-41
L5082 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 24/04/1939 27 MU, RAF Shawbury,
21/06/1940 8 Bombing & Gunnery School,
11/10/1941 Engine cut on take off, swung and undercarriage collapsed, Evanton,
06/11/1941 27 MU, RAF Shawbury,
17/02/1942 18 MU, RAF Tinwald Downs,
23/04/1942 215 MU, RAF Locharbriggs,
10/05/1942 3 Packed Aircraft Transit Pool,
14/06/1942 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5087 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 24/04/1939 27 MU, RAF Shawbury,
11/08/1940 15 Elementary Flying training School,
08/09/1940 Overshot on landing, Kingstown,
24/09/1940 Austin,
22/12/1940 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
03/04/1941 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5094 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 02/05/1939 6 MU, RAF Brize Norton,
13/12/1939 253 Sqn,
24/02/1940 22 MU, RAF Silloth,
12/08/1940 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
06/09/1940 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently researching;
Crashed 14/01/1944, Evans Head.
L5096 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 02/05/1939 6 MU, RAF Brize Norton,
13/12/1939 253 Sqn,
24/02/1940 22 MU, RAF Silloth,
12/08/1940 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
06/09/1940 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5105 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 03/05/1939 6 MU, RAF Brize Norton,
03/01/1940 253 Sqn,
05/01/1940 264 Sqn,
12/06/1940 Fairey,
28/07/1940 20 MU, RAF Aston Down,
07/11/1940 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
15/01/1941 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5108 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 19/05/1939 6 MU, RAF Brize Norton,
21/12/1939 253 Sqn,
23/02/1940 22 MU, RAF Silloth,
21/10/1941 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
13/03/1942 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently researching,
1 Stores Depot 11/10/1945 Recommended for offer to Commonwealth Disposals Commission for disposal,
20/12/1945 Approved for disposal,
10/01/1946 Storage,
04/06/1946 Authorised for w/o,
26/11/1947 Passed to DAP,
08/02/1949 DAP action complete.
L5117 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 04/05/1939 6 MU, RAF Brize Norton,
13/03/1940 15 Elementary Flying Training School,
07/05/1940 22 MU, RAF Silloth,
28/06/1940 3 Ferry Pilot Pool,
29/10/1940 Undercarriage damaged in heavy landing, White Waltham,
06/11/1940 Fairey,
22/01/1941 22 MU, RAF Silloth,
15/05/1941 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
09/06/1941 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5122 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 20/05/1939 6 MU, RAF Brize Norton,
09/05/1941 226 Sqn,
10/07/1941 88 Sqn,
05/09/1941 23 MU, RAF Aldergrove,
23/02/1942 18 MU, RAF Tinwald Downs,
20/04/1942 215 MU, RAF Locharbriggs,
10/05/1942 3 Packed Aircraft Transit Pool,
11/06/1942 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5124 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 22/05/1939 6 MU, RAF Brize Norton,
25/05/1940 Undercarriage leg jammed, skidded on landing, Brize Norton,
Repaired on site,
01/08/1940 12 Operational Training Unit,
04/11/1940 Damaged in forced landing while lost on Navex, Watchfield,
Repaired on site,
26/04/1941 32 MU, RAF St Athan,
31/12/1941 At LEP,
17/01/1942 To South Africa then to RAAF.
RAAF History:
29/03/1942 Received 1 Air Depot ex UK,
30/03/1942 Awaiting erection at 1 Air Depot,
26/08/1942 Allotted 3 Bombing & Gunnery School ex 1 Air Depot,
02/09/1942 Issued 3 Bombing & Gunnery School ex 1 Air Depot,
01/09/1942 Received 3 Bombing & Gunnery School ex 1 Air Depot,
08/12/1943 Allotted 1 AGS ex 3 Bombing & Gunnery School,
12/12/1943 Received 1 AGS ex 3 Bombing & Gunnery School,
08/01/1944 Allotted 1 Air Depot ex 1 AGS for towing modifications,
24/01/1944 Aircraft to be delivered February 5th,
25/02/1944 Above allotment cancelled,
22/10/1944 5 miles west of West Sale 3 BAGS, belly landed. Major Damage,
07/11/1944 Approval given to convert to components,
15/11/1944 Issued 1 Central Recovery Depot ex AGS.

Fairey Battles L5763/63 L5754/54 L5659/59 L5727/27 L5124/24 3 Bombing and Gunnery School RAAF West Sale, Vic. 26th March 1943 Photo via Mike Mirkovic
L5128 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 23/05/1939 19 MU, RAF St Athan,
19/12/1939 3 Bombing & Gunnery School,
03/07/1940 8 Bombing & Gunnery School,
29/09/1941 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
05/01/1942 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
05/04/1942 Received 1 Air Depot ex UK for erection,
06/04/1942 Awaiting erection at 1 Air Depot,
22/06/1942 External storage at 1 Air Depot,
07/07/1942 Allotted 3 BAGS ex 1 Air Depot,
01/09/1942 Issued to and received 3 Bombing & Gunnery School ex 1 Air Depot,
20/04/1943 Accident to aircraft,
15/11/1943 Awaiting conversion (to components),
08/12/1943 Allotted 1 AGS ex 3 Bombing & Gunnery School,
12/12/1943 Received 1 AGS ex 3 Bombing & Gunnery School,
12/01/1944 Allotted 1 Air Depot ex 1 AGS following modification,
19/01/1944
Currently Researching
L5129 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 19/05/1939 19 MU, RAF St Athan,
03/01/1940 3 Bombing & Gunnery School,
03/07/1940 1 Air Armament School,
04/09/1941 9 MU, RAF Cosford,
26/04/1942 215 MU, RAF Locharbriggs,
10/05/1942 3 Packed Aircraft Transit Pool,
31/05/1942 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
1 Feb 1943 West Sale Gunnery Range? 3 BAGS, force landed on range,
9 Mar 1943 West Sale? 3 BAGS, force landed after engine failure.
L5134 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 23/05/1939 19 MU, RAF St Athan,
10/01/1940 5 Bombing & Gunnery School,
08/01/1941 10 Bombing & Gunnery School,
08/07/1942 Rosenfield,
02/09/1942 27 MU, RAF Shawbury,
07/10/1942 215 MU, RAF Locharbriggs,
04/11/1942 3 Packed Aircraft Transit Pool,
21/11/1942 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5142 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 06/06/1939 19 MU, RAF St Athan,
11/01/1940 3 Bombing & Gunnery School,
02/07/1940 10 Bombing & Gunnery School,
13/08/1940 Overshot landing into ditch, Annan LG,
20/08/1940 Fairey,
22/11/1940 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
15/01/1941 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
06/04/1941 Awaiting erection at 1 Air park ex UK with Merlin III 4527,
02/05/1941 Awaiting conversion to instructional aircraft due to salt water corrosion, Merlin 4527 Allotted to 1 Air Depot),
09/05/1941 Issued 1 Engineering Squadron as instructional,
Converted Battle Instructional Airframe No.1.
Converted to Produce (Date unrecorded).
L5143 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 16/06/1939 24 MU, RAF Ternhill,
09/05/1940 36 MU, RAF Sealand,
22/05/1940 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5151 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 06/06/1939 24 MU, RAF Ternhill,
20/04/1940 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5152 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 06/06/1939 24 MU, RAF Ternhill,
30/03/1940 36 MU, RAF Sealand,
06/09/1940 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
Became Battle Instructional Airframe No.11.
L5156 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 15/06/1939 24 MU, RAF Ternhill,
30/03/1940 36 MU, RAF Sealand,
01/05/1940 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
22/06/1940 Received 1 Air Depot ex UK with Merlin 4749,
30/06/1940 Received 1 Air Park ex 1 Air Depot with Merlin 4749,
22/09/1940 Serviceable at 1 Air Depot ex 1 Air Park,
20/10/1940 Serviceable in 3 days at 1 Bombing & Gunnery School,
25/02/1941 Unserviceable more than month 1 Bombing & Gunnery School request allotment to 1 Air Depot,
27/02/1941 Merlin 4749 piston rings broken,
24/04/1942 Aircraft collided with obstruction on aerodrome during landing run, Flaps damaged, Tail oleo leg broken, (Repaired)
08/12/1943 Allotted 1 Air Observers School ex 1 Bombing & Gunnery School,
13/12/1943 Received 1 Air Observers School ex 1 Bombing & Gunnery School,
10/01/1944 Grounded at 1 Air Observers School awaiting (Britton Gland?),
24/03/1944 Allotted 1 Central Recovery Depot ex 1 Air Observers School,
27/03/1944 Grounded at 1 Air Observers School awaiting dispatch,
03/05/1944 Issued 1 Central Recovery Depot ex 1 Air Observers School,
29/12/1944 Converted to Components.

Battle L5156 Photo; Buz Busby Battle L5156 over coast Battle L5156 Battle L5156 RAAF Postcard Battle L5156 RAAF Postcard  Fairey Battle L5156
L5158 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 09/06/1939 24 MU, RAF Ternhill,
09/05/1940 36 MU, RAF Sealand,
22/05/1940 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5163 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 21/06/1939 24 MU, RAF Ternhill,
30/03/1940 36 MU, RAF Sealand,
17/05/1940 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5170 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 26/06/1939 24 MU, RAF Ternhill,
30/03/1940 36 MU, RAF Sealand,
10/05/1940 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5173 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 28/06/1939 24 MU, RAF Ternhill,
15/06/1940 8 MU, RAF Little Rissington,
26/08/1940 304 Sqn,
10/11/1940 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
15/01/1941 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5202 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 03/07/1939 218 Sqn,
24/10/1939 35 Sqn,
13/12/1939 63 Sqn,
18/04/1940 12 Operation Training Unit,
19/05/1940 Undercarriage jammed, belly landed, Benson,
26/05/1940 4 MU,
02/06/1940 Fairey,
14/07/1940 9 MU, RAF Cosford,
29/08/1940 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
19/09/1940 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5212 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 12/07/1939 103 Sqn
19/19/1939 22 MU, RAF Silloth,
09/11/1940 Overshot landing, RAF Sealand,
47 MU RAF Sealand,
04/06/4191 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5215 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 12/07/1939 150 Sqn,
15/09/1939 22 MU, RAF Silloth,
08/04/1940 110 Wing,
08/04/1940 6 Anti Aircraft Co-operation Unit,
03/05/1940 7 Anti Aircraft Co-operation Unit,
31/05/1941 9 MU, RAF Cosford,
06/08/1941 Dumfries,
15/10/1941 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5217 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 15/07/1939 150 Sqn,
14/09/1939 22 MU, RAF Silloth,
08/04/1940 110 Wing,
08/04/1940 6 Anti Aircraft Co-operation Unit,
03/05/1940 7 Anti Aircraft Co-operation Unit,
30/05/1940 Stalled on landing and tipped up, Castle Bromwich,
01/05/1941 9 MU, RAF Cosford,
06/08/1941 Dumfries,
15/10/1941 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5221 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 12/07/1939 150 Sqn,
15/09/1939 22 MU, RAF Silloth,
28/03/1941 Austin,
29/03/1941 Force landed in bad weather and tipped up, Twycross, Leicestershire,
06/11/1941 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
15/10/1941 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5223 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 15/07/1939 150 Sqn,
23/09/1939 22 MU, RAF Silloth,
09/05/1940 8 Bombing & Gunnery School,
24/07/1940 Landed with undercarriage unlocked, Evanton,
Repaired on site,
19/11/1940 Undercarriage jammed and collapsed on landing, Evanton,
Repaired on site,
07/09/1941 18 MU, RAF Tinwald Downs,
31/08/1941 215 MU, RAF Locharbriggs,
08/09/1942 3 Packed Aircraft Transit Pool,
17/09/1942 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching

Fairey Battle Mk.1 L5223 RAAF School of Photography Canberra c1944 Photo via Mike Mirkovic Fairey Battle Mk.1 L5223 RAAF School of Photography Canberra c1944 Photo via Mike Mirkovic Fairey Battle Mk.1 L5223 RAAF School of Photography Canberra c1944 Photo via Mike Mirkovic
L5240 Mk.I Some sources quote L4240 as an RAAF Battle.
In fact after RAF service, this aircraft passed to the SAAF as 946.

RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 24/07/1939 40 Sqn,
31/11/1939 At Abingdon,
21/02/1940 Advanced Air Striking Force,
25/02/1940 142 Sqn,
10/04/1940 1 Salvage Section,
30/04/1940 21 Aircraft Depot,
25/06/1940 Fairey,
26/07/1940 20 MU,
19/09/1940 12 Sqn,
07/10/1940 27 MU,
29/11/1940 Austin,
28/12/1940 Parks,
28/02/1941 To SAAF as 946
L5244 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 01/08/1939 40 Sqn,
30/11/1939 At Abingdon,
04/03/1940 Advanced Air Striking Force,
05/03/1940 103 Sqn,
18/08/1940 Fairey,
11/12/1940 9 MU, RAF Cosford,
23/02/1941 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
24/07/1941 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5251 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 09/08/1939 1 Air Observers School,
9 Bombing & Gunnery School,
04/07/1941 32 MU, RAF St Athan,
28/08/1941 18 MU, RAF Tinwald Downs,
17/08/1942 215 MU,  RAF Locharbriggs,
05/09/1942 3 Packed Aircraft Transit Pool,
17/09/1942 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
11/01/1943 2 AD,
19/02/1943 ANA Mascot,
05/06/1943 2 AP,
21/06/1943 1 Bombing & Gunnery School,
13/12/1943 1 Air Observers School,
01/04/1944 1 Central Recovery Depot,
03/08/1944 3 Air Observers School Store,
06/11/1944 5 Central Recovery Depot,
27/09/1946 1 SD,
26/11/1947 To DAP for write off,
08/02/1949 Action Completed.

Fairey Battle L5251 1 BGS Checking the results on the target drogue  RAAF Form E/E.88 Aircraft Status Card
L5257 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 09/08/1939 1 Air Observers School,
9 Bombing & Gunnery School,
04/06/1940 Bounced on landing, swung and undercarriage collapsed, Penrhos,
Repaired on site,
9 Air Observers School,
30/07/1941 18 MU, RAF Tinwald Downs,
03/12/1941 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
21/01/1942 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
19 Jun 1943 West Sale? 3 BAGS, port wing hit by starboard tailplane of Fairey Battle L5015 in formation flying,
Crew: Sgt. D. Warrell (418775), LAC S.E. Young, & LAC D. O'Brien.
Became Battle Instructional Airframe No.8.
L5258 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 31/07/1939 1 Air Observers School,
9 Bombing & Gunnery School,
9 Air Observers School,
01/09/1941 9 MU, RAF Cosford,
15/11/1941 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
05/01/1942 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5262 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 09/08/1939 1 Air Observers School,
9 Bombing & Gunnery School,
11/07/1941 9 MU, RAF Cosford,
22/04/1942 215 MU, RAF Locharbriggs,
27/05/1942 3 Packed Aircraft Transit Pool,
14/06/1942 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5267 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 30/09/1939 35 Sqn,
15/08/1940 Fairey,
07/11/1940 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
15/01/1941 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5274 TT RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 08/08/1939 207 Sqn,
25/11/1940 Fairey,
28/04/1941 18 MU, RAF Tinwald Downs,
01/08/1941 9 MU, RAF Cosford,
10/09/1941 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
27/09/1941 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5278 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 16/08/1939 207 Sqn,
28/04/1941 18 MU, RAF Tinwald Downs,
01/08/1941 9 MU, RAF Cosford,
10/09/1941 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
27/09/1941 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5285 Mk.I Some sources quote L5285 as an RAAF Battle in error.
In fact after RAF service, this aircraft passed to the SAAF as on 09/07/1941.
L5291 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 22/08/1939 9 MU, RAF Cosford,
02/10/1939 27 MU, RAF Shawbury,
11/04/1940 4 Bombing & Gunnery School,
19/11/1940 Undercarriage jammed, belly landed, West Freugh,
Repaired on site,
30/11/1941 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
05/01/1942 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5302 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 28/08/1939 27 MU, RAF Shawbury,
16/05/1940 8 Bombing & Gunnery School,
21/08/1941 18 MU, RAF Tinwald Downs,
11/11/1941 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
05/01/1942 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5305 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 30/08/1939 27 MU, RAF Shawbury,
04/05/1940 6 Bombing & Gunnery School,
02/06/1940 7 Bombing & Gunnery School,
26/05/1941 Engine cut on take off, crash landed, Stormy Down,
01/06/1941 Fairey,
15/09/1941 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
27/09/1941 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
05/12/1941 Received 1 Air Park ex UK,
05/12/1941 Awaiting erection at 1 Air Park,
21/01/1942 Allotted 3 Bombing & Gunnery School ex 1 Air Park,
23/01/1942 Issued 3 Bombing & Gunnery School ex 1 Air Park,
29/01/1942 Received 3 Bombing & Gunnery School ex 1 Air Park,
(There is the flying AWM image 136850 giving date as  "23 September 1942")
08/12/1943 Allotted 1 Air Gunnery School ex 3 Bombing & Gunnery School,
12/12/1943 Received 1 Air Gunnery School ex 3 Bombing & Gunnery School,
08/01/1944 Allotted 1 Air Depot ex 1 Air Gunnery School for towing modification,
25/02/1944 Above allotment cancelled,
24/02/1944 Allotted 1 Central Recovery Depot ex 1 Air Gunnery School,
14/03/1944 Issued and Received 1 Central Recovery Depot ex 1 Air Gunnery School,
Converted to components.

Fairey Battle L5305 Dropping practice bomb Sale 23-09-1942
L5311 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 06/09/1939 27 MU, RAF Shawbury,
04/05/1940 6 Bombing & Gunnery School,
03/06/1940 7 Bombing & Gunnery School,
14/08/1941 16 (Polish) Flying Training School,
11/09/1941 Engine cut, hit car on approach, Newton,
27/01/1942 MU, RAF Tinwald Downs,
05/08/1942 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5313 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 08/09/1939 27 MU, RAF Shawbury,
10/04/1940 7 Bombing & Gunnery School,
03/09/1941 18 MU, RAF Tinwald Downs,
11/11/1941 Dumfries,
31/12/1941 At 3 Packed Aircraft Transit Unit,
018/01/1942 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5320 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 05/09/1939 10 MU, RAF Hullavington,
06/05/1940 36 MU, RAF Sealand,
22/05/1940 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5322 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 08/09/1939 10 MU, RAF Hullavington,
06/05/1940 36 MU, RAF Sealand,
22/05/1940 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5326 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 12/09/1939 10 MU, RAF Hullavington,
07/06/1940 Advanced Air Striking Force,
09/06/1940 226 Sqn,
19/08/1941 23 MU, RAF Aldergrove,
20/02/1942 18 MU, RAF Tinwald Downs,
16/04/1942 215 MU, RAF Locharbriggs,
27/04/1942 3 Packed Aircraft Transit Unit,
11/06/1942 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5354 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 24/09/1939 27 MU, RAF RAF Shawbury,
27/02/1941 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
03/04/1941 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5357 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 21/09/1939 27 MU, RAF RAF Shawbury,
22/08/1940 48 MU, RAF Silloth,
21/08/1940 98 Sqn,
30/1/1940 22 MU, RAF Hawarden
15/09/1941 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
27/09/1941 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5358 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 21/09/1939 27 MU, RAF RAF Shawbury,
13/02/1940 10 MU, RAF Hullavington,
19/05/1940 Advanced Air Striking Force,
23/05/1940 103 Sqn,
03/08/1940 Hit by L5469, Newton,  (L5469 was sent after repairs to the RCAF to become 1961 on 22/05/41)
21/10/1940 20 MU, RAF Aston Down,
07/11/1940 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
15/01/1941 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5382 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 06/10/1939 19 MU, RAF St Athan,
18/05/1940 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5385 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 19/10/1939 19 MU, RAF St Athan,
22/05/1940 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5387 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 20/10/1939 19 MU, RAF St Athan,
02/05/1940 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5390 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 20/10/1939 19 MU, RAF St Athan,
11/05/1940 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5403 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 20/10/1939 19 MU, RAF St Athan,
11/05/1941 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
04/08/1940 Received 1 Air Park with Merlin 3971,
01/09/1940 On loan to GR School Serviceable,
09/09/1940 Serviceable at CFS,
23/09/1940 Serviceable at 1 Bombing & Gunnery School ex CFS,
10/12/1940 Merlin 3971 to be allotted 1 Air Depot for repair,
05/12/1943 Allotted 1 Air Observers School ex 1 Bombing & Gunnery School,
13/12/1943 Received 1 Air Observers School ex 1 Bombing & Gunnery School,
10/01/1944 Grounded at 1 Air Observers School awaiting allotment,
21/03/1944 Allotted 3 Central Recovery Depot ex 1 Air Observers School,
27/03/1944 Grounded at 1 Air Observers School awaiting dispatch,
03/04/1944 Issued 3 Central Recovery Depot ex 1 Air Observers School,
09/04/1944 Received 3 Central Recovery Depot ex 1 Air Observers School,
Approval given to convert to components at 3 Central Recovery Depot.

Fairey Battle L5403 Visible on right 1AP
L5407 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 20/10/1939 19 MU, RAF St Athan,
20/04/1941 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5409 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 20/10/1939 19 MU, RAF St Athan,
02/05/1941 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5417 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 24/02/1940 6 MU, RAF Brize Norton,
29/02/1940 15 Elementary Flying Training School,
10/12/1940 Polish Flying Training School,
13/07/1941 16 (Polish) Flying Training School,
23/08/1941 Rosenfield,
26/08/1941 Fairey,
06/12/1941 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
05/01/1942 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5425 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 14/03/1940 20 MU, RAF Aston Down,
28/06/1940 Bramcote,
01/07/1940 300 Sqn,
13/11/1940 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
15/01/1941 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5434 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 23/02/1940 20 MU, RAF Aston Down,
19/07/1940 150 Sqn,
14/10/1940 18 Operational Training Unit,
28/11/1940 Western A/W,
02/01/1941 38 MU, RAF Llandow,
10/02/1941 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
02/03/1941 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5435 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 27/03/1940 24 MU, RAF Tern Hill,
23/06/1940 8 MU, RAF Little Rissington,
26/08/1940 304 Sqn,
10/11/1940 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
15/01/1941 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5444 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 29/11/1939 27 MU, RAF RAF Shawbury,
07/06/1940 Advanced Air Striking Force,
16/06/1940 103 Sqn,
02/07/1940 Rollason,
09/08/1940 9 MU, RAF Cosford,
29/08/1940 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
19/09/1941 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5452 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 01/12/1939 20 MU, RAF Aston Down,
19/05/1940 Advanced Air Striking Force,
01/06/1940 226 Sqn,
12/05/1941 Shorts,
28/09/1941 23 MU, RAF Aldergrove,
12/04/1942 215 MU, Locharbriggs,
27/04/1942 3 Packed Aircraft Transit Unit,
23/05/1942 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5471 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 24/01/1940 19 MU, RAF St Athan,
11/05/1940 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
11/07/1940 Received 1 Air Depot ex UK with Merlin 7839 fitted,
04/08/1940 Received 1 Air Park ex 1 Air Depot,
19/08/1940 Serviceable in 2 days at 1 Air Park,
09/09/1940 Serviceable at CFS,
29/09/1940 Unserviceable with CFS, awaiting brake expander,
11/11/1940 Serviceable at CFS,
09/12/1940 Serviceable at 1 Bombing & Gunnery School ex CFS,
08/12/1943 Allotted 1 Air Observers School ex 1 Bombing & Gunnery School,
13/12/1943 Received 1 Air Observers School ex 1 Bombing & Gunnery School<
21/12/1943 Allotted 3 AD ex 1 Air Observers School for detailed report re conversion,
09/01/1944 Received 3 AD ex 1 Air Observers School,
24/01/1944 Unserviceable at 3 AD,
08/02/1944 Allotted 3 Central Recovery Depot ex 3 AD,
14/02/1944 Issued 3 Central Recovery Depot ex 3 AD,
29/02/1944 Received 3 Central Recovery Depot ex 3 AD,
22/03/1944 Expedite decision regarding disposal,
14/09/1944 Approval given to convert airframe to components at 3 Central Recovery Depot.

Battle L5471 06-09-1940 over Geelong Battle L5471 1940 Battle L5471 Over 1 AP (International harvester Factory) 06-09-1940 Battle L5471 06-09-1940 2 Battle L5471 06-09-1940 3 Battle L5471 06-09-1940 4 Fairey Battle Mk.1 L5471 1 Bombing and Gunnery School Inflight off NSW coast. Pilot F/O John Archer c1941 Photo via Mike Mirkovic
L5478 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 16/02/1940 19 MU, RAF St Athan,
05/04/1940 6 MU, RAF Brize Norton,
07/06/1940 Advanced Air Striking Force,
08/06/1940 88 Sqn,
17/07/1940 18 MU, RAF Tinwald Downs,
03/02/1941 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
24/02/1941 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5488 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 27/02/1940 24 MU, RAF Ternhill,
15/06/1940 8 MU, RAF Little Rissington,
26/08/1940 304 Sqn,
15/09/1940 Undercarriage collapsed on landing, Bramcote,
10/11/1940 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
15/01/1941 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5522 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 "With Fairey for three weeks to increase speed"
05/06/1940 38 MU, RAF Llandow,
15/06/1940 8 MU, RAF Little Rissington,
26/08/1940 304 Sqn,
10/11/1940 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
15/01/1941 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5527 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 29/02/1940 24 MU, RAF Ternhill,
12/04/1940 18 Operational Training Unit,
26/11/1940 18 MU, RAF Tinwald Downs,
23/03/1941 32 MU, RAF St Athan,
11/06/1941 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
26/06/1941 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5529 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 28/03/1940 27 MU, RAF Shawbury,
29/06/1940 Bramcote,
01/07/1940 300 Sqn,
13/11/1940 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
15/01/1941 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
06/04/1941 Awaiting erection at 1 Air Park ex UK with Merlin III 8337,
06/06/1941 Serviceable at 1 Air Park,
12/06/1941 Allotted 2 Bombing & Gunnery School ex 1 Air Park Serviceable (1 Air Depot for modification),
22/06/1941 Received 1 Air Depot ex 1 Air Park for modification,
29/06/1941 Serviceable at 1 Air Park,
27/07/1941 Received at 1 Communications Flight ex 1 Air Depot,
21/08/1941 Issued 2 Bombing & Gunnery School ex 1 Air Depot Serviceable,
01/09/1941 Received 2 Bombing & Gunnery School ex 1 Air Depot,
20/04/1942 Undercarriage collapsed on landing, extensively damaged,
20/04/1942 Grounded at 2 Bombing & Gunnery School,
24/08/1942 Awaiting conversion,
Converted to Battle Instructional Airframe No.4.
22/09/1943 Converted to components.
L5533 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 22/03/1940 27 MU, RAF Shawbury,
19/05/1940 Advanced Air Striking Force,
15/06/1940 142 Sqn,
26/09/1940 Fairey,
03/04/1941 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5551 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 24/02/1940 20 MU, RAF Aston Down,
24/07/1940 301 Sqn,
20/11/1940 27 MU, RAF Shawbury,
05/02/1941 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
18/02/1941 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5594 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 09/04/1940 24 MU, RAF Ternhill,
19/05/1940 22 MU, RAF Silloth,
88 Sqn,
06/09/1941 Shorts,
13/12/1941 23 MU, RAF Aldergrove,
25/02/1942 18 MU, RAF Tinwald Downs,
12/04/1942 215 MU, Locharbriggs,
27/04/1942 3 Packed Aircraft Transit Pool,
23/05/1942 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
Moved by truck from 1 Central Recovery Depot, at Werribee to Point Cook.
04/04/1946 Destroyed in a trial of destruction by fire at Point Cook with P6729 (72) and L5594, L5595, V1209, V1241 & V1250.
The trial was of course successful.

Fairey Battles P6729 72 and L5594, L5595, V1209, V1241 & V1250 destroyed by fire 04-04-1946 Point Cook
L5595 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 07/04/1940 24 MU, RAF Ternhill,
24/05/1940 22 MU, RAF Silloth,
266 Sqn,
14/08/1941 Shorts,
21/12/1941 38 MU, RAF Llandow,
17/09/1942 215 MU, Locharbriggs,
22/09/1942 3 Packed Aircraft Transit Pool,
13/10/1942 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
Moved by truck from 1 Central Recovery Depot, at Werribee to Point Cook.
04/04/1946 Destroyed in a trial of destruction by fire at Point Cook with P6729 (72) and L5594, L5595, V1209, V1241 & V1250.
The trial was of course successful.

Fairey Battles P6729 72 and L5594, L5595, V1209, V1241 & V1250 destroyed by fire 04-04-1946 Point Cook
L5596 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 06/04/1940 24 MU, RAF Ternhill,
19/05/1940 22 MU, RAF Silloth,
17/07/1940 88 Sqn,
31/12/1941 At Shorts,
28/03/1942 18 MU, RAF Tinwald Downs,
09/02/1942 215 MU, Locharbriggs,
25/10/1942 Embarkation Officer Liverpool,
10/12/1942 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5599 TT1 RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 13/04/1940 36 MU, RAF Sealand,
01/05/1940 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5600 TT1 RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 12/04/1940 36 MU, RAF Sealand,
01/05/1940 To RAAF
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5602 TT1 RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 17/04/1940 36 MU, RAF Sealand,
17/05/1940 To RAAF
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5603 TT1 RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 11/04/1940 36 MU, RAF Sealand,
17/05/1940 To RAAF
RAAF History:
To 2 Operational Training Unit established at Port Pirie 30/06/1942.
L5604 TT1 RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 11/04/1940 36 MU, RAF Sealand,
01/05/1940 To RAAF
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5609 TT1 RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 12/04/1940 36 MU, RAF Sealand,
01/05/1940 To RAAF
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5610 TT1 RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 13/04/1940 36 MU, RAF Sealand,
01/05/1940 To RAAF
RAAF History:
To 2 Operational Training Unit established at Port Pirie 30/06/1942.
L5617 TT1 RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 22/04/1940 36 MU, RAF Sealand,
11/05/1940 To RAAF
RAAF History:
Ex-1 Bombing & Gunnery School Evans Head, NSW.
To 2 Operational Training Unit established at Port Pirie 30/06/1942.
L5626 TT1 RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 27/06/1940 8 MU, RAF Little Rissington,
13/09/1940 Watchfield,
22/10/1940 8 MU, RAF Little Rissington,
21/03/1941 58 Operational Training Unit,
12/05/1942 60 Operational Training Unit,
17/05/1942 58 Operational Training Unit,
06/06/1942 Rosenfield,
31/07/1942 215 MU, Locharbriggs,
29/08/1942 3 Packed Aircraft Transit Pool,
Allotted for Turkey but cancelled,
13/09/1942 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5629 TT1 RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 26/04/1940 36 MU, RAF Sealand,
04/05/1940 6 MU, RAF Brize Norton,
10/05/1940 Advanced Air Striking Force,
18/05/1940 98 Sqn,
17/07/1940 12 Sqn,
27/07/1940 103 Sqn,
07/10/1940 Engine cut, belly landed 2 miles north of Bridlington - Scarborough Road,
Repaired on site,
04/01/1941 3 Group TTF,
23/08/1941 5 Group TTF,
12/12/1941 Western A/W,
25/02/1942 9 MU, RAF Cosford,
20/04/1942 LEP,
31/05/1942 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5633 TT1 RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 06/05/1940 22 MU, RAF Silloth,
06/05/1940 1 Operational Training Unit,
10/01/1941 Force landed in bad visibility and hit hedge, Caersws, Mont.
Repaired on site,
24/01/1941 Taxied into bowser, Millom,
10/02/1941 Rosenfield,
14/04/1941 27 MU, RAF Shawbury,
10/05/1941 2 Bombing & Gunnery School,
2 Air Observers School,
05/01/1942 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
26/02/1942 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5636 TT1 RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 04/05/1940 6 Bombing & Gunnery School,
02/06/1940 10 Bombing & Gunnery School,
10 Air Observers School,
04/07/1942 5 Air Observers School,
23/11/1942 18 MU, RAF Tinwald Downs,
29/03/1943 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
10/05/1943 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5639 TT1 RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 07/05/1940 6 Bombing & Gunnery School,
04/06/1940 8 Bombing & Gunnery School,
06/11/1941 9 MU, RAF Cosford,
10/03/1942 LEP
29/04/1942 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5640 TT1 RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 07/05/1940 6 Bombing & Gunnery School,
02/06/1940 7 Bombing & Gunnery School,
23/11/1941 38 MU, RAF Llandow,
08/03/1942 36 MU, RAF Sealand,
03/04/1942 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5644 TT1 RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 11/05/1940 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
21/08/1940 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Served with 1 Operational Training Unit.
Crashed 01/09/1942 after Engine Failure.
Crew; Sgt McKenzie (pilot), Minor Injuries.
L5650 TT1 RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 11/05/1940 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
07/08/1940 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Collided with Fairey Battle L4941 during gunnery exercise, Evans Head, 07/06/1943.
L4941 force landed in the bombing range and 5650 crashed.
L5651 TT1 RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 11/05/1940 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
07/08/1940 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
0800 EST Aircraft collided a 2,000 feet, during air to air gunnery exercise. Drogue aircraft dived out of control into swamp. Gunnery aircraft forced landed on bombing range.
Crew:
L4941
Pilot: 404979 F/Sgt N.G.Monroe
425913 LAC C.H.Wheatley
434066 LAC N.White
L5650
Pilot: 417171 Sgt G.W.Finch (Killed)
44711 LAC Cosmo Louis Mooney (Killed)
L5650 lost with crew,
L4941 Repairable at unit
L5652 TT1 RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 11/05/1940 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
21/08/1940 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5653 TT1 RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 19/05/1940 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
07/08/1940 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Served with 1 Operational Training Unit.
Belly Landing 20/10/1942.
Crew; Sgt R.F.Boyce, AC1 N.W.Atherton, AC1 H.Walsh.
L5654 TT1 RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 11/05/1940 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
26/07/1940 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching

27/08/1943 1430 EST Aircraft collided with Battle L5654 during gunnery exercise 10 miles west of Port Pirie,
Both aircraft lost with crews:

K9380 (Gunnery Aircraft)
Pilot: 428024 Sgt Robert Henry Jones. (Killed)
Trainee Gunner: 432506 LAC Reginald David Griffith. (Killed)
Trainee Gunner: 432548 LAC John Douglas Gardener. (Killed)
Trainee Gunner: 432506419616 LAC Lewis Grant. (Killed)

L5654 (Drogue Tow)
Pilot: 423174 Sgt Gordon Norman Minness. (Killed)
Drogue Operator: 122151 AC1 Cyril Albert Venables. (Killed)
L5655 TT1 RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 11/05/1940 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
07/08/1940 To RAAF
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5656 TT1 (Type D) RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 11/05/1940 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
21/08/1940 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Order No O.I. 992,
16/10/1940 Received ex UK with Merlin III 3577 (Later changed to 4055),
21/10/1940 At 1 Air Park ex UK,
03/11/1940 Issued to Laverton (1 Air Depot),
25/11/1940 Serviceable at 1 Air Depot,
29/11/1940 Issued 1 Bombing & Gunnery School ex 1 Air Depot,
09/12/1943 Allotted 1 Air Observers School ex 1 Bombing & Gunnery School,
12/12/1943 Received 1 Air Observers School ex 1 Bombing & Gunnery School,
25/01/1944 Forced landing following a partial engine failure. Engine gave only 1440 Revs and lost power and height, landing made on beach with wheels up. Aircraft came to rest is sea in inaccessible position. Total airframe time 721 hours, Assessed as write off,
  Crew:
  Pilot F/SGT H.A.Gray 415977 (468 Total hours flying time, 298 hours on type, last accident 18/08/1943)
  Second Pilot AC1 T.J.Knight 138499
  No injuries reported,
Forced landing on beach, 10 miles south of Evans Head, at 0705 hours E.A.S.T.,
25/01/1944 Suggest allotment of airframe for complete overhaul or conversion if not possible to estimate  total damage until salvaged,
26/01/1944 Allotted 3 Central Recovery Depot for conversion, RAAFHQ approval anticipated and  and 3 Central Recovery Depot to proceed with conversion of airframe,
07/01/1944 grounded at 1 Air Observers School,
14/02/1944 Received at 3 Central Recovery Depot ex 1 Air Observers School,
22/02/1944 Converted to components.

Fairey Battle L5656 1 Bombing and Gunnery School RAAF Evans Head, NSW
L5657 TT1 RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 19/05/1940 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
26/07/1940 To RAAF
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5658 TT1 RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 11/05/1940 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
21/08/1940 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5659 TT1 RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 14/05/1940 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
21/08/1940 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
21/10/1940 Erected at 1 Air Park Geelong ex UK with Merlin 19115,
03/11/1940 Ferried to 1 Air Depot Laverton,
18/12/1940 Issued to 1 Bombing & Gunnery School ex 1 Air Depot,
11/04/1942 Allotted to 1 Operational Training Unit ex 1 Bombing & Gunnery School,
19/04/1942 Received by 1 Operational Training Unit ex 1 Bombing & Gunnery School,
17/07/1942 Allotted to 1 Air Depot ex 1 Operational Training Unit for engine change,
18/07/1942 Received by 1 Air Depot ex 1 Operational Training Unit for engine change,
16/08/1942 Issued to 1 Operational Training Unit ex 1 Air Depot,
28/01/1943 Crashed approximately 2 miles from 1 Operational Training Unit, Vic, at 0740,
Crashed through fence in non operational forced landing,
"At approx. 800 ft after take-off the engine belched quite a lot of smoke and cut out. The pilot selected a good field bu on approach it was found that it had high tension wires on the leeward side and landed as short as possible in the field to leeward, but overshot and ran through a fence",
Damage to front fuselage, centre section, port and starboard mainplanes, leading edge and undersurfaces, undercarriage and airscrews,
Total flying time 658.05 hours,
Crew: 411282 Sgt C.R.Brown (pilot), 53807 LAC N.W.Atherton (Drogue Operator).
No casualties reported.
03/02/1943 Allotted to 1 Air Depot ex 1 Operational Training Unit for repairs,
06/02/1943 Issued to  1 Air Depot ex 1 Operational Training Unit for repairs,
15/09/1943 Approved for conversion to components.

 Fairey Battles L5763/63 L5754/54 L5659/59 L5727/27 L5124/24 3 Bombing and Gunnery School RAAF West Sale, Vic. 26th March 1943 Photo via Mike Mirkovic  Fairey Battle L5695/95 Crashed and burnt 4 miles North of Stradbroke, Vic. 16th Februaty 1944 Photo via Mike Mirkovic
L5660 TT1 RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 14/05/1940 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
26/07/1940 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5665 TT1 RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 14/05/1940 2 Anti Aircraft Co-operation Unit,
24/02/1941 Wheel came of on landing, Cleave,
26/04/1942 Rosenfield,
05/07/1942 215 MU, RAF Locharbriggs,
02/09/1942 3 Packed Aircraft Transit Pool,
17/08/1942 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5670 TT1 RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 21/05/1940 5 Bombing & Air Gunnery School,
24/10/1940 8 Bombing & Air Gunnery School,
8 Air Gunnery School,
22/08/1941 Belly landed in error, Evanton,,
28/10/1941 9 MU, RAF Cosford,
10/06/1942 215 MU, RAF Locharbriggs,
19/06/1942 3 Packed Aircraft Transit Pool,
09/07/1942 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5675 TT1 RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 27/05/1940 12 MU,
19/06/1940  8 Bombing & Air Gunnery School,
06/11/1941 9 MU, RAF Cosford,
26/05/1942 215 MU, RAF Locharbriggs,
16/06/1942 3 Packed Aircraft Transit Pool,
09/07/1942 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5676 TT1 RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 27/05/1940 12 MU,
21/06/1940 23 MU,
03/07/1940 8 Bombing & Air Gunnery School,
13/06/1941 Engine cut, force landed on rough ground, Skelbo, Sutherland,
18/07/1941 To Fairey,
21/10/1941 To 47 MU,
26/10/1941 To 9 MU,
10/03/1941 To LEP,
04/04/1942 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5677 TT1 RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 Currently Researching
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5678 TT1 RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 27/05/1940 12 MU,
19/06/1940  8 Bombing & Air Gunnery School,
19/03/1941 Brakes failed, hit hangar, Evanton,
Repaired on site,
02/07/1941 Landed with undercarriage locked, Evanton,
Repaired on site,
11/10/1941 8 Air Gunnery School,
17/12/1941 18 MU,
10/03/1942 LEP
04/04/1942 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5679 TT1 RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 Currently Researching
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5683 TT1 RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 27/05/1940 22 MU, RAF Silloth,
09/08/1940 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
06/09/1940 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Served with 1 Bombing & Air Gunnery School, Evans Head.
16/01/1941 Collided with L5700, 
Collided in mid-air on a ferry flight delivering the aircraft to No.1 Bombing and Gunnery School.
Both aircraft crashed into the sea with only LAC MacPherson escaping his aircraft by parachute. 5 miles east of Terrigal NSW.
1445 (Approx) Aircraft collided in full flight during ferry flight - RICHMOND to EVANS HEAD. One aircraft dived into the sea, the other went into the sea more slowly. Both sank immediately. Passenger of L5700 escaped by parachute.
Crew:
L5683
Pilot: P/Off R.G.Norris. (Missing presumed killed)
L5700
Pilot: P/Off T.K.Wright. (Missing presumed killed)
LAC A.M.MacPherson. (Escaped by parachute)
 
L5684 TT1 RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 27/05/1940 22 MU, RAF Silloth,
26/06/1940 8 Bombing & Air Gunnery School,
02/12/1941 9 MU, RAF Cosford,
04/08/1942 215 MU, RAF Locharbriggs,
17/08/1942 3 Packed Aircraft Transit Pool,
29/08/1942 1 Packed Aircraft Transit Pool,
14/09/1942 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5687 TT1 RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 27/05/1940 22 MU, RAF Silloth,
26/06/1940 7 Bombing & Air Gunnery School,
02/01/1942 38 MU, RAF Llandow,
20/08/1942 215 MU, RAF Locharbriggs,
23/08/1942 3 Packed Aircraft Transit Pool,
29/08/1942 1 Packed Aircraft Transit Pool,
14/09/1942 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5689 TT1 RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 01/06/1940 2 Anti Aircraft Co-operation Unit,
30/01/1943 Rosenfield,
13/04/1943 18 MU, RAF Tinwald Downs,
04/06/1943 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
15/07/1943 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5690 TT1 Some sources quote L2166 as an RAAF Battle.
After RAF Service L5690 passed to the SAAF and then the SRAF.
L5692 TT1 RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 27/05/1940 22 MU, RAF Silloth,
09/08/1940 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
06/09/1940 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5693 TT1 RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 31/05/1940 6 MU, RAF Brize Norton,
12/09/1940 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
18/10/1940 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Served with the RAAF and loaned to USAAC 9th Pursuit Sqn of the 49th Pursuit Group at Williamtown for target towing duties in 1942/43.
L5694 TT1 RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 31/05/1940 6 MU, RAF Brize Norton,
12/09/1940 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
18/10/1940 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Served with the RAAF and loaned to USAAC 8th Pursuit Sqn of the 49th Pursuit Group at Canberra for target towing duties in 1942/43.
L5695 TT1 RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 31/05/40 6 MU, RAF Brize Norton,
12/09/40 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
18/10/40 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching

Fairey Battle L5695/95 Crashed and burnt 4 miles North of Stradbroke, Vic. 16th Februaty 1944 Photo via Mike Mirkovic
L5696 TT1 RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 31/05/40 6 MU, RAF Brize Norton,
12/09/40 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
18/10/40 To RAAF.
07/12/1940 Lost at sea on route.
RAAF History:
Not received by RAAF in Australia,
 L5696 & L5698 Were both allotted to the RAAF in the UK and dispatched from 47 MU (RAF Sealand) on on 18/10/40 aboard SS Hertford. These airframes almost reached their destination, but were lost or damaged on 07/12/1940 when the Hertford struck a mine from the German Raider Pinguin at the entrance to Spencer Gulf off Liguanea Island, South Australia.
L5697 TT1 RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 12/06/1940 6 MU, RAF Brize Norton,
02/08/1940 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
19/08/1940 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5698 TT1 RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 31/05/1940 6 MU, RAF Brize Norton,
12/09/1940 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
18/10/1940 To RAAF.
07/12/1940 Lost at sea on route.
RAAF History:
Not received by RAAF in Australia,
 L5696 & L5698 Were both allotted to the RAAF in the UK and dispatched from 47 MU (RAF Sealand) on on 18/10/40 aboard SS Hertford. These airframes almost reached their destination, but were lost or damaged on 07/12/1940 when the Hertford struck a mine from the German Raider Pinguin at the entrance to Spencer Gulf off Liguanea Island, South Australia.
L5700 TT1 RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 08/06/1940 6 MU, RAF Brize Norton,
05/08/1940 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
06/09/1940 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
Served with 1 Bombing & Air Gunnery School, Evans Head.
16/01/1941 Collided with L5683,
Collided in mid-air on a ferry flight delivering the aircraft to No.1 Bombing and Gunnery School.
Both aircraft crashed into the sea with only LAC MacPherson escaping his aircraft by parachute. 5 miles east of Terrigal NSW.
1445 (Approx) Aircraft collided in full flight during ferry flight - RICHMOND to EVANS HEAD. One aircraft dived into the sea, the other went into the sea more slowly. Both sank immediately. Passenger of L5700 escaped by parachute.
Crew:
L5683
Pilot: P/Off R.G.Norris. (Missing presumed killed)
L5700
Pilot: P/Off T.K.Wright. (Missing presumed killed)
LAC A.M.MacPherson. (Escaped by parachute)
 
L5701 TT1 RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 31/05/1940 6 MU, RAF Brize Norton,
12/09/1940 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
18/10/1940 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5702 TT1 RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 31/05/1940 6 MU, RAF Brize Norton,
12/09/1940 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
18/10/1940 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5703 TT1 RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 31/05/1940 6 MU, RAF Brize Norton,
12/09/1940 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
18/10/1940 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
To 2 Operational Training Unit established at Port Pirie 30/06/1942.
L5704 TT1 (Type B. Mk II) RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 31/05/1940 6 MU, RAF Brize Norton,
12/09/1940 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
18/10/1940 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
27/10/1940 Received 1 Air Park ex UK with Merlin III 14731, (later changed to 4753),
19/11/1940 Received serviceable at 1 Air Depot ex 1 Air Park,
07/12/1940 Issued 1 Bombing & Gunnery School ex 1 Air Depot,
17/10/1942  Landing Accident, pilot of Battle L5751 whilst landing grazed wingtip of stationary Battle L5704 about to take off, scratched wingtip, (Repaired),
16/04/1942 Allotted 1 Operational Training Unit ex 1 Bombing & Gunnery School,
20/04/1942 Issued 1 Operational Training Unit ex 1 Bombing & Gunnery School,
20/04/1942 Received 1 Operational Training Unit ex 1 Bombing & Gunnery School,
24/09/1942 Allotted 3 Bombing & Gunnery School ex 1 Operational Training Unit, (Not Issued/Received),
06/10/1942 Engine failure, aircrew, drogue & radiator damaged, centre section, port mainplane damaged, starboard undercarriage damaged,
Crew; Sgt J.C.Bates (pilot).
06/10/1942 Field repairs impractical,
12/10/1942 Unserviceable at 1 Operational Training Unit,
19/10/1942 Unserviceable at 1 Operational Training Unit,
26/10/1942 Unserviceable at 1 Operational Training Unit,
02/11/1942 Unserviceable at 1 Operational Training Unit,
09/11/1942 Unserviceable at 1 Operational Training Unit,
30/11/1942 Aircraft to be held at 1 Operational Training Unit until further advice,
12/12/1942 Issued 26 RSU ex 1 Operational Training Unit,
18/12/1942 Allotted Ansetts ex 1 Operational Training Unit,
18/12/1942 Repairs not yet commenced at Ansetts,
01/10/1943 Stripping for inspection,
15/01/1943 Undergoing inspection,
22/01/1943 Repairs commenced,
29/01/1943 Repairs proceeding,
19/02/1943 Components being assembled to fuselage,
01/06/1943 Allotted 2 Bombing & Gunnery School ex 1 Air Depot,
31/05/1943 Received 2 Bombing & Gunnery School ex 1 Air Depot,
06/06/1943 At 1 Air Depot,
22/06/1943 At 1 Air Depot,
29/06/1943 At 1 Air Depot,
15/07/1943 Received 2 Bombing & Gunnery School ex 1 Air Depot,
09/12/1943 Allotted 1 Air Observers School ex 2 Bombing & Gunnery School ex 1 Air Depot,
13/12/1943 Received 1 Air Observers School ex 2 Bombing & Gunnery School ex 1 Air Depot,
25/02/1944 Allotted AGS ex 1 Air Observers School,
29/02/1944 Received AGS ex 1 Air Observers School,
31/02/1944 Issued 1 Central Recovery Depot ex AGS,
Converted to components.

Fairey Battle Target Tug L5704 1 Bombing and Gunnery School Mt.Magnet air strip c1942 Photo via Mike Mirkovic Fairey Battle Target Tug L5704 1 Bombing and Gunnery School Mt.Magnet air strip c1942 Photo via Mike Mirkovic
L5709 TT1 RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 12/06/1940 9 MU, RAF Cosford,
20/07/1940 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
22/07/1940 9 MU, RAF Cosford,
05/08/1940 7 Operational Training Unit,,
02/03/1941 Hit obstruction on take off and elevator jammed, stalled and crashed, Hawarden,
03/04/1941 Fairey,
23/06/1941 1 Air Armament School,
24/08/1941 10 Air Observers School,
23/06/1941 1 Air Armament School,
01/12/1941 18 MU, RAF Tinwald Downs,
08/03/1942 LEP,
03/04/1942 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5710 TT1 RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 14/06/1940 9 MU, RAF Cosford,
20/07/1940 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
22/07/1940 9 MU, RAF Cosford,
26/07/1940 6 Operational Training Unit,,
05/02/1941 Hit obstacle on landing, Holbeach LG,
02/03/1941 Rosenfield,
03/06/1941 Central Gunnery School,
09/03/1942 18 MU, RAF Tinwald Downs,
31/05/1942 215 MU, RAF, Locharbriggs,
04/09/1942 3 Packed Aircraft Transit Pool,
07/08/1942 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5721 TT1 RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 14/06/1940 9 Bombing & Air Gunnery School,
26/02/1941 Fairey,
13/05/1941 9 Bombing & Air Gunnery School,
26/01/1942 LEP,
13/10/1942 18 MU, RAF Tinwald Downs,
27/04/1943 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
26/06/1943 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5723 TT1 RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 17/06/1940 Central Gunnery School,
15/03/1942 18 MU, RAF Tinwald Downs,
29/06/1942 215 MU, RAF Locharbriggs,
18/08/1942 3 Packed Aircraft Transit Pool,
12/09/1942 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5724 TT1 Some sources quote L5724 as an RAAF Battle.
In fact this aircraft remained with the RAF service and was destroyed by enemy action on 01/04/1941.

RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
01/04/1941 Destroyed in air raid at Warmwell
11/04/1941 Struck off charge.
 
L5725 TT1
(Type B MkII)		 RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 25/06/1940 Central Gunnery School,,
04/09/1940 Engine cut, belly landed, Chickerell, Dorset,
14/09/1940 Austin,
29/12/1940 9 MU,  RAF Cosford,
26/02/1941 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
31/03/1941 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Order O.I.992,
16/05/1941 Awaiting erection at 1 Air Park ex UK with Merlin III 619,
06/06/1941 Serviceable in 14 days at 1 Air Park,
08/07/1941 Allotted 2 Bombing & Gunnery School ex 1 Air Park,
04/08/1941 Received at 2 Bombing & Gunnery School ex 1 Air Park,
10/06/1942 Issued 2 Operational Training Unit ex 2 Bombing & Gunnery School,
15/06/1942 Received 2 Operational Training Unit ex 2 Bombing & Gunnery School,
27/07/1942 Received 1 Air Depot ex 2 Operational Training Unit,
31/07/1942 Completed ready for delivery,
25/09/1942 Allotted 2 Bombing & Gunnery School ex 2 Operational Training Unit,
25/09/1942 Completed ready for delivery,
29/10/1942 Above allotment cancelled,
29/10/1942 Allotted 3 Bombing & Gunnery School ex 2 Operational Training Unit,
02/11/1942 At 1 Air Depot,
09/11/1942 Received 3 Bombing & Gunnery School ex 2 Operational Training Unit,
09/07/1943 Engine failure after dropping drogue, attempted forced landing and ran into bank,
08/12/1943 Allotted 1 Air Gunnery School ex 3 Bombing & Gunnery School,
12/12/1943 Received 1 Air Gunnery School ex 3 Bombing & Gunnery School,
11/01/1944 Request allotment for major repairs,
12/03/1944 Issued 1 Central Recovery Depot ex 1 Air Gunnery School,
16/03/1944 Allotted 1 Central Recovery Depot ex 1 Air Gunnery School,
15/06/1944 Advised issue in error,
18/07/1944 Issued 1 Central Recovery Depot ex 1 Air Gunnery School,
10/02/1945 Converted to Components.

Battle L5725 a Battle L5725 b
L5727 TT1 RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 18/06/1940 8 Bombing & Air Gunnery School,
28/10/1941 9 MU, RAF Cosford,
13/03/1942 Landed with undercarriage locked, Ternhill,
13/03/1942 LEP
05/08/1942 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching

Fairey Battles L5763/63 L5754/54 L5659/59 L5727/27 L5124/24 3 Bombing and Gunnery School RAAF West Sale, Vic. 26th March 1943 Photo via Mike Mirkovic
L5728 TT1 RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 21/06/1940 4 Bombing & Air Gunnery School,
26/06/1941 1 Air Gunnery School,
08/08/1941 Engine cut, belly landed, Burry Holme Sands, Rhosli Bay, Carmarthen,
15/11/1941 Dumfries
19/11/1941 Taxied into obstruction, Llandow,
31/12/1941 At 38 MU, RAF Llandow,
14/05/1942 Rosenfield,
16/08/1942 215 MU, RAF Locharbriggs,
19/08/1942 3 Packed Aircraft Transit Pool,
29/08/1942 1 Packed Aircraft Transit Pool,
14/09/1942 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5734 TT1 RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 21/06/1940 5 Bombing & Air Gunnery School,
11/09/1940 8 Bombing & Air Gunnery School,
02/12/1941 27 MU, RAF Shawbury,
03/05/1942 LEP,
20/05/1942 215 MU, RAF Locharbriggs,
28/05/1942 3 Packed Aircraft Transit Pool,
09/07/1942 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5735 TT1 RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 21/06/1940 5 Bombing & Air Gunnery School,
11/09/1940 8 Bombing & Air Gunnery School,
10/10/1941 27 MU, RAF Shawbury,
10/03/1942 LEP,
04/04/1942 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5736 TT1 RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 22/06/1940 7 Bombing & Air Gunnery School,
04/02/1941 Belly landed, Stormy Down,
31/03/1941  18 MU, RAF Tinwald Downs,
05/06/1941 Dumfries,
11/07/1941 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5738 TT1 RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 22/06/1940 7 Bombing & Air Gunnery School,
25/11/1941 38 MU, RAF Llandow,
20/08/1942 215 MU, RAF Locharbriggs,
30/08/1942 3 Packed Aircraft Transit Pool,
17/08/1942 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5741 TT1 RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 22/06/1940 7 Bombing & Air Gunnery School,
24/07/1940 Royal Aircraft Establishment,
09/09/1940 7 Bombing & Air Gunnery School,
29/10/1940 Belly landed in error, Porthcawl,
Repaired on site,
13/12/1941 38 MU,
17/07/1942 215 MU, RAF Locharbriggs,
30/08/1942 3 Packed Aircraft Transit Pool,
13/09/1942 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5751 TT1 RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 24/06/1940 6 MU, RAF Brize Norton,
02/08/1940 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
19/08/1940 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Served with 1 Operational Training Unit.
Crashed 25/06/1942.
Crew; F/o L.E.Parson (pilot) & S.Drome.
L5754 TT1 RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 24/06/1940 6 MU, RAF Brize Norton,
13/09/1940 Watchfield,
07/11/1940 6 MU, RAF Brize Norton,
16/02/1941 2 Bombing & Air Gunnery School,
2 Air Observers School,
04/01/1942 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
21/02/1942 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching

Fairey Battles L5763/63 L5754/54 L5659/59 L5727/27 L5124/24 3 Bombing and Gunnery School RAAF West Sale, Vic. 26th March 1943 Photo via Mike Mirkovic
L5756 TT1 RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 24/06/1940 20 MU, RAF Aston Down,
05/09/1940 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
01/10/1940 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5757 TT1 RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 24/06/1940 6 MU, RAF Brize Norton,
05/09/1940 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
01/10/1940 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5758 TT1 RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 05/07/1940 20 MU, RAF Aston Down,
28/02/1941 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
26/05/1941 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Ex 2 BAGS.

Some sources quote this airframe as being the first equipment of 2 Operational Training Unit which was established at Port Pirie on 05/04/1942 and this is noted in the 2 OTU ORB..
In the event this allotment was cancelled and the aircraft was not issued to or received by 2 OTU.
L5759 TT1 RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 05/07/1940 20 MU, RAF Aston Down,
22/02/1941 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
31/03/1941 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5760 TT1 RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 05/07/1940 20 MU, RAF Aston Down,
28/02/1941 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
26/05/1941 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5763 TT1 RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 16/07/1940 22 MU, RAF Silloth,
31/07/1941 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
27/08/1941 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Order O.I.992,
21/11/1941 Received 1 Air Park ex UK with Merlin III 1755,
05/12/1941 Allotted 1 Operational Training Unit ex 1 Air Park,
20/12/1941 Received 1 Operational Training Unit ex 1 Air Park,
05/07/1942 Visiting 1 Air Depot departed for 1 Operational Training Unit,
05/01/1944 Allotted 1 AGS ex 1 Operational Training Unit,
10/01/1944 Issued 1 AGS ex 1 Operational Training Unit,
10/01/1944 Received 1 AGS ex 1 Operational Training Unit,
26/02/1944 Taxying accident, repaired,
28/02/1944 Serviceable at 1 AGS,
03/05/1945 Allotted AGS S/R ex U/E,
22/05/1945 Transferred AGS S/R ex U/E,
04/05/1945 Allotted 1 Central Recovery Depot ex AGS S/R ex U/E,
25/05/1945 Issued 1 Central Recovery Depot ex AGS S/R ex U/E,
11/10/1945 Recommended to be offered for disposal through Commonwealth Disposals Commission,
20/12/1945 Approval granted for disposal,
10/01/1946 To be stored under Category E of revised copyAG1 to be issued at an early date. Wireless and Instruments only to be removed before storage. Advise when storage completed,
20/12/1945 Offer Commonwealth Disposals Commission for disposal,
22/03/1946 Aircraft to be stored under Category E,
04/06/1946 Authorised for Write off,
27/09/1946 Allotted 1 Stores Depot ex 1 Central Recovery Depot,
01/10/1946 Store Category E,
26/11/1947 Passed to DAP,
08/02/1949 Action completed.

Fairey Battles L5763/63 L5754/54 L5659/59 L5727/27 L5124/24 3 Bombing and Gunnery School RAAF West Sale, Vic. 26th March 1943 Photo via Mike Mirkovic
L5764 TT1 RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 16/07/1940 22 MU, RAF Silloth,
26/08/1941 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
22/09/1941 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5765 TT1 RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 16/07/1940 22 MU, RAF Silloth,
05/08/1941 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
27/08/1941 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Served with 1 Operational Training Unit.
Ran through fence and hit stumps 25/10/1942.
Crew; Sgt D.P.Wills (pilot) and two passengers.
L5770 TT1 RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 16/07/1940 27 MU, RAF Shawbury,
13/09/1940 7 Operational Training Unit,
21/11/1940 Fairey,
17/03/1941 27 MU, RAF Shawbury,
09/07/1941 56 Operational Training Unit,
08/12/1941 Belly landed in error, Holbeach, LG,
17/12/1941 Rosenfield,
01/04/1942 LEP,
14/06/1942 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5772 TT1 RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 17/07/1940 18 MU, RAF Tinwald Downs,
26/02/1941 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
31/03/1941 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5774 TT1
(Type B MKII)		 RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 17/07/1940 18 MU, RAF Tinwald Downs,
26/02/1941 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
31/03/1941 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Order No O.I.992,
16/05/1941 Awaiting erection at 1 Air Park ex UK with Merlin III 1177,
06/06/1941 Serviceable in 12 days at 1 Air Park,
09/07/1941 Received 1 Air Depot ex 1 Air Park Serviceable,
08/07/1941 Allotted 2 Bombing & Gunnery School ex 1 Air Depot,
17/07/1941 Issued 2 Bombing & Gunnery School ex 1 Air Depot,
21/07/1941 Received at 2 Bombing & Gunnery School ex 1 Air Depot,
13/07/1942 Allotted CGS ex 2 Bombing & Gunnery School,
25/07/1942 Above allotment cancelled,
05/08/1942 Allotted SHQ Pearce ex 2 Bombing & Gunnery School,
03/09/1942 Issued SHQ Pearce ex 2 Bombing & Gunnery School,
28/09/1942 Allotted 35 Squadron ex SHQ Pearce,
28/09/1942 Received 35 Squadron ex SHQ Pearce,
06/11/1943 Allotted 7 Communications Unit ex 35 Squadron,
10/11/1943 Issued 7 Communications Unit  ex 35 Squadron,
10/11/1943 Received 7 Communications Unit  ex 35 Squadron,
20/03/1944 Allotted AGS ex 7 Communications Unit,
25/03/1944 Allotment suspended until Vengeance A27-206 received from 1 Air Depot,
30/08/1944 1 Air Depot to ferry to AGS on receipt of A27-419 at 7 Communications Unit,
04/09/1944 Awaiting parts, Advise when serviceable,
02/10/1944 Issued AGS ex 7 Communications Unit,
07/10/1944 Received AGS ex 7 Communications Unit,
29/01/1945 Grounded at AGS (200 hourly AOG parts),
19/03/1945 240 hourly,
03/05/1945 Allotted AGS S/R ex U/E,
04/05/1945 Allotted 1 Central Recovery Depot ex AGS S/R,
22/05/1945 Transferred AGS S/R ex U/E,
11/06/1945 Issued 1 Central Recovery Depot ex AGS S/R,
11/10/1945 Recommended to be offered for disposal through Commonwealth Disposals Commission,
20/12/1945 Approval granted for disposal,
10/01/1946 To be stored under Category E of revised copyAG1 to be issued at an early date. Wireless and Instruments only to be removed before storage. Advise when storage completed,
20/12/1945 Offer Commonwealth Disposals Commission for disposal,
22/03/1946 Aircraft to be stored under Category E,
04/06/1946 Authorised for Write off,
27/09/1946 Allotted 1 Stores Depot ex 1 Central Recovery Depot,
01/10/1946 Store Category E,
26/11/1947 Passed to DAP,
08/02/1949 Action completed.

Some sources quote this airframe as being the first equipment of 2 Operational Training Unit which was established at Port Pirie on 05/04/1942 and this is noted in the 2 OTU ORB..
In the event this allotment was cancelled and the aircraft was not issued to or received by 2 OTU.

Fairey Battle Target Tug L5774 35 Squadron RAAF Maylands, WA c1943 Photo via Mike Mirkovic
L5776 TT1 Some sources quote L5776 as an RAAF Battle.
In fact this aircraft remained with the RAF service and was destroyed by enemy action on 01/04/1941.

RAF History:
04/12/1944 Crashed with RAF Gunnery Research unit and Struck off charge on 12/12/1944.
 
L5777 TT1 Noted in some references as an RAAF airframe.
Never served with RAAF.
Went to SAAF as 1051.
L5778 TT1
(Type D)		 RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 17/07/1940 18 MU, RAF Tinwald Downs,
24/10/1940 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
24/10/1940 29 Sqn,
02/11/1940 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
10/11/1940 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Order O.I.992,
24/03/1941 Received at 1 Air Park ex UK (under erection) with Merlin III 2901,
30/03/1941 Serviceable in 3 days at 1 Air Park,
24/04/1941 Allotted 4 SFTS ex 1 Air Park Serviceable,
03/05/1941 Received 1 Air Depot ex 1 Air Park Serviceable,
11/05/1941 Serviceable at 1 Air Depot,
15/05/1941 Issued 4 SFTS ex 1 Air Depot Serviceable (2901),
26/05/1941 Serviceable in 14 days at 4 SFTS,
22/06/1941 Unserviceable more than a month at 4 SFTS,
07/07/1941 Serviceable in 14 days at 4 SFTS,
03/08/1941 Received at Pearce HQ ex 4 SFTS,
17/08/1941 Received at 4 SFTS ex Pearce HQ Serviceable,
04/02/1943 Allotted 35 Squadron ex 4 SFTS,
09/02/1943 Received 35 Squadron ex 4 SFTS,
15/02/1943 Issued 35 Squadron ex 4 SFTS,
06/11/1943 Allotted 7 Communications Unit ex 35 Squadron,
10/11/1943 Issued 7 Communications Unit ex 35 Squadron,
10/11/1943 Received 7 Communications Unit ex 35 Squadron,
28/02/1944 Landing Accident Pearce,
Starboard leg collapsed at end of landing run, Minor Damage,
Airframe Total 376.25 hours,
Crew: W/O J. Goldsmith (406117) Pilot, SGT G.Lemin 2nd Pilot, LAC H.R.Denham Navigator, No Injuries reported,
20/03/1944 Allotted AGS ex 7 Communications Unit,
25/03/1944 Allotment suspended until Vengeance A27-406 received from 1 Air Depot,
30/08/1944 1 Air Depot to ferry to AGS on receipt of A27-419 at 7 Operational Training Unit,
04/09/1944 Aircraft ready for ferrying,
19/09/1944 Issued AGS ex 7 Communications Unit,
24/09/1944 Received AGS ex 7 Communications Unit,
03/05/1945 Allotted AGS S/R ex U/E,
22/05/1945 Transferred AGS S/R ex U/E,
04/05/1945 Allotted 1 Central Recovery Depot ex AGS S/R ex U/E,
05/06/1945 Issued 1 Central Recovery Depot ex AGS S/R ex U/E,
11/10/1945 Recommended to be offered for disposal through Commonwealth Disposals Commission,
20/12/1945 Approval granted for disposal,
10/01/1946 To be stored under Category E of revised copyAG1 to be issued at an early date. Wireless and Instruments only to be removed before storage. Advise when storage completed,
20/12/1945 Offer Commonwealth Disposals Commission for disposal,
22/03/1946 Aircraft to be stored under Category E,
04/06/1946 Authorised for Write off,
27/09/1946 Allotted 1 Stores Depot ex 1 Central Recovery Depot,
01/10/1946 Store Category E,
26/11/1947 Passed to DAP,
08/02/1949 Action completed.

Fairey Battle Target Tug L5778 35 Squadron RAAF Pearce, WA c1942 Photo via Mike Mirkovic Fairey Battle Target Tug L5778 35 Squadron RAAF Pearce, WA c1942 Photo via Mike Mirkovic Fairey Battle Target Tug L5778 35 Squadron RAAF Pearce c1941 Photo via Mike Mirkovic Fairey Battle Target Tug L5778 35 Squadron RAAF Pearce c1941 Photo via Mike Mirkovic Fairey Battle Target Tug L5778 35 Squadron c1941 Photo via Mike Mirkovic
L5779 TT1 RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 19/07/1940 22 MU, RAF Silloth,
26/07/1940 18 MU, RAF Tinwald Downs,
24/10/1940 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
24/10/1940 29 Sqn,
02/11/1940 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
10/11/1940 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
24/03/1941 Received ex UK at 1 Air Park (under erection) with Merlin III 1069,
30/03/1941 Serviceable in 3 days at 1 Air Park with 1069,
24/04/1941 Allotted 4 SFTS ex 1 Air Park Serviceable,
03/05/1941 Received 1 Air Depot ex 1 Air Park Serviceable,
11/05/1941 Serviceable at 1 Air Depot,
15/05/1941 Issues 4 SFTS ex 1 Air Depot Serviceable (1069),
26/05/1941 Serviceable at 4 SFTS,
03/08/1942 Allotted HQ Pearce ex 4 SFTS,
16/08/1942 Issued HQ Pearce ex 4 SFTS,
24/09/1942 Forced landing, Damage nil,
28/09/1942 Allotted 35 Squadron ex SHQ Pearce, Temporary allotment only,
28/09/1942 Received 35 Squadron ex SHQ Pearce,
12/10/1942 Unserviceable at 35 Squadron,
26/10/1942 Unserviceable at 35 Squadron,
02/11/1942 Unserviceable at 35 Squadron,
06/11/1942 Allotted 7 Communications Unit ex 35 Squadron,
10/11/1943 Issued 7 Communications Unit ex 35 Squadron,
10/11/1943 Received 7 Communications Unit ex 35 Squadron,
20/03/1944 Allotted AGS ex 7 Communications unit,
25/03/1944 Allotment suspended until Vengeance A27-406 received from 1 Air Depot,
30/08/1944 1 Air Depot to ferry to AGS on receipt of Vengeance A27-419,
04/09/1944 Aircraft ready for ferrying,
08/09/1944 Issued AGS ex 7 Communications Unit,
24/09/1944 Received AGS ex 7 Communications Unit,
03/05/1945 Allotted AGS S/R ex U/E,
22/05/1945 Transferred AGS S/R ex U/E,
04/06/1945 Allotted 1 Central Recovery Depot ex AGS S/R,
05/06/1945 Issued 1 Central Recovery Depot ex AGS S/R,
11/10/1945 Recommended to be offered for disposal through Commonwealth Disposals Commission,
20/12/1945 Approval granted for disposal,
10/01/1946 To be stored under Category E of revised copyAG1 to be issued at an early date. Wireless and Instruments only to be removed before storage. Advise when storage completed,
20/12/1945 Offer Commonwealth Disposals Commission for disposal,
22/03/1946 Aircraft to be stored under Category E,
04/06/1946 Authorised for Write off,
27/09/1946 Allotted 1 Stores Depot ex 1 Central Recovery Depot,
01/10/1946 Store Category E,
26/11/1947 Passed to DAP,
08/02/1949 Action completed.
L5781 TT1 RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 19/07/1940 22 MU, RAF Silloth,
26/07/1940 18 MU, RAF Tinwald Downs,
11/10/1940 Digby,
16/10/1940 29 Sqn,
05/03/1941 53 Operational Training Unit,
21/08/1941 Engine cut, belly landed near Wick, Glamorganshire,
Repaired on site,
20/10/1941 56 Operational Training Unit,
04/12/1941 Overshot landing in =to dyke, Holbeach LG,
04/12/1941 Rosenfield,
01/04/1942 LEP
14/06/1942 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5785 TT1 RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 25/07/1940 18 MU, RAF Tinwald Downs,
25/07/1940 12 MU,
29/07/1940 18 MU, RAF Tinwald Downs,
11/02/1941 2 Bombing & Air Gunnery School,
01/05/1941 Rosenfield,
23/06/1941 1 Air Armament School,
24/08/1941 10 Air Observers School,
28/10/1941 18 MU, RAF Tinwald Downs,
08/03/1942 LEP,
04/04/1942 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5789 TT1 RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 25/07/1940 18 MU, RAF Tinwald Downs,
25/07/1940 12 MU,
29/07/1940 18 MU, RAF Tinwald Downs,
01/02/1941 2 Bombing & Air Gunnery School,
06/06/1941 Undercarriage jammed, belly landed, Millom,
2 Air Observers School,
05/01/1942 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
21/02/1942 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
Accident on 27.12.43 - Seaspray, VIC.
L5790 TT1 RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 27/07/1940 18 MU, RAF Tinwald Downs,
31/10/1940 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
11/12/1940 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5791 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 01/08/1940 18 MU, RAF Tinwald Downs,
21/10/1940 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
11/12/1940 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5792 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 27/07/1940 18 MU, RAF Tinwald Downs,
23/10/1940 Newton,
26/10/1940 103 Sqn,
07/11/1940 4 Group Target Towing Flight,
31/12/1941 At 1484 Flight,
29/01/1943 27 MU, RAF Shawbury,
08/06/1943 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
15/07/1943 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
04/10/1943 Received 1 Air Park ex UK, Under erection,
22/01/1944 Allotted 1 AGS ex 1 Air Park, fitted TR9D W/T,
26/01/1944 Received 1 AGS ex 1 Air Park,
13/11/1944 Grounded at 1 AGS (AOG Flap jack hose),
03/05/1945 Allotted AGS S/R ex U/E,
22/05/1945 Transferred AGS S/R ex U/E,
04/05/1945 Allotted 1 Central Recovery Depot ex AGS S/R ex U/E,
11/06/1945 Issued 1 Central Recovery Depot ex AGS S/R ex U/E,
11/10/1945 Recommended to be offered for disposal through Commonwealth Disposals Commission,
20/12/1945 Approval granted for disposal,
10/01/1946 To be stored under Category E of revised copyAG1 to be issued at an early date. Wireless and Instruments only to be removed before storage. Advise when storage completed,
20/12/1945 Offer Commonwealth Disposals Commission for disposal,
22/03/1946 Aircraft to be stored under Category E,
04/06/1946 Authorised for Write off,
27/09/1946 Allotted 1 Stores Depot ex 1 Central Recovery Depot,
01/10/1946 Store Category E,
26/11/1947 Passed to DAP,
08/02/1949 Action completed.
L5794 Mk.I RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 31/07/1940 18 MU, RAF Tinwald Downs,
21/10/1940 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
11/12/1940 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Currently Researching
L5696 TT1 RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 31/05/1940 6 MU, RAF Brize Norton,
12/09/1940 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
18/10/1940 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Not received by RAAF in Australia,
07/12/1940 Lost when SS Hertford was damaged by a mine from the German raider Pinguin in Australian waters on 7 December 1940, at 35 degrees 30 minutes South, 135 degrees 25 minutes East (25 miles WSW of Neptune Island),
After temporary repairs at Port Lincoln she was eventually towed to Adelaide for further repairs, then to Sydney and returned to service on 20 January 1942,
SS Hertford was towed to Port Lincoln, SA for repairs and was subsequently sunk on 29/03/1942 by two torpedoes from U Boat U-571 200 miles south of Halifax, Nova Scotia.
L5698 TT1 RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 31/05/1940 6 MU, RAF Brize Norton,
12/09/1940 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
18/10/1940 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
Not received by RAAF in Australia,
07/12/1940 Lost when SS Hertford was damaged by a mine from the German raider Pinguin in Australian waters on 7 December 1940, at 35 degrees 30 minutes South, 135 degrees 25 minutes East (25 miles WSW of Neptune Island),
After temporary repairs at Port Lincoln she was eventually towed to Adelaide for further repairs, then to Sydney and returned to service on 20 January 1942,
SS Hertford was towed to Port Lincoln, SA for repairs and was subsequently sunk on 29/03/1942 by two torpedoes from U Boat U-571 200 miles south of Halifax, Nova Scotia.
L5797 TT1 RAF History:
Built by Austin, Longbridge,
 01/08/1940 18 MU, RAF Tinwald Downs,
25/10/1940 Engine cut after take off, belly landed Dumfries,
17/05/1941 2 Bombing & Gunnery School, Port Pirie,
2 Air Observers School,
10/01/1942 47 MU, RAF Sealand,
21/03/1942 To RAAF.
RAAF History:
17/08/1942 Received 1AD,
30/09/1942 Allotted 2 Bombing & Gunnery School ex 1AD,
01/10/1942 Issued to 2 BAGS,
10/10/1942 On take off a/c struck tree but flew on, became lost and forced landing,
19/10/1942 Received 2 BAGS,
07/12/1942 Allotted 1 AGS ex 2 BAGS,
07/12/1943 Allotted 1 AGS ex 2 Bombing & Gunnery School, Port Pirie Received 20/12/43,
28/03/1944 Forced landing into aerodrome,
24/05/1945 Allocated to 1 Central Recovery Depot, Werribee,
11/10/1945 Recommended for disposal by CRC,
20/12/1945 Approved for disposal,
10/01/1946 To Storage,
04/06/1946 W/O,
26/11/1947 Passed to DAP,
08/02/1949 Action completed by DAP.
 
     
 

 
     

The Author of this page is Brendan Cowan.

Source: National Archives, Dean Normans Aircrew Project, Aircraft Status Cards, British Military Aircraft Serials 1911-1979 Bruce Robertson, www.ozatwar.com, Fairey Battle in the R.A.A.F. John Lever, The Battle File. Air-Britain.

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