F-111 Performing Dump and Burn for the last time on behalf of Australian Air Force RAAF at Singapore Air show 2010. Photograph: AirSpace user illuminati
The Defence Material Organisation has started preparations for the F-111's last rites by issuing Request for Tender Number RFT/DMO/ASD/001/2011, which "requires physical destruction and disposal of F-111 aircraft, TF-30 engines and associated components and equipment currently located at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland".
The Pig is set to be no more than scrap metal by 30 November.
The DMO plans for the scrapping to commence 1 August and conclude by 30 November. The tender closes 15 March.
Note that "Proper management of environment, health and safety hazards will be a key requirement of the contract."
Should you win the contract and manage to sneak out a Pig, these folks would love to have a F-111.
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