F-111 Crew Module Preservation Project
DUMP AND BURN
Preserving the Legend
An original F-111 crew module — one of aviation's most remarkable engineering achievements — is being restored and converted into a fully functional flight simulator.
The Project
Three interconnected missions — preservation, restoration, and simulation — united by a passion for keeping the F-111 legend alive.
The Crew Module
The F-111's crew module is unlike any other — a fully enclosed escape capsule that could be ejected as a complete unit. We're preserving one of the last surviving examples.
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Restoration Progress
Hands-on restoration work is underway. Every component tells a story — from the ejection system to the instrument panels. Follow our progress as the module comes back to life.
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Simulator Development
The cockpit is being converted into a fully functional flight simulator — preserving the physical experience of flying the F-111 for generations who never got the chance.
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Key milestones in the preservation and restoration effort.
2022
Acquisition
Crew module secured and transported to the restoration facility.
2023
Assessment
Full structural and systems assessment completed. Restoration scope defined.
2024
Restoration Begins
Active restoration work underway. Cockpit systems being catalogued and refurbished.
2025
Simulator Integration
Simulator hardware and software integration in progress.
2026
In Progress
Ongoing restoration and simulator development. Parts sourcing continues.
Parts Needed
Help Us Complete the Restoration
We're actively sourcing original F-111 components, instruments, and systems. If you have parts, knowledge, or contacts that could help — we want to hear from you.
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A look inside the restoration — the aircraft, the work, and the people behind it.
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Preserve Aviation History
The F-111 served Australia for over 37 years. The crew module is one of the most sophisticated pieces of aviation engineering ever built — and one of the last chances to preserve it properly. This project runs on passion, expertise, and the generosity of people who believe it matters. Your support — financial, material, or in kind — directly funds restoration work, parts acquisition, and simulator development. Sponsors receive full acknowledgement and recognition.
How to Support