Live from the Workshop

Restoration Progress

Documenting the journey back to life

Work in Progress

This page documents the ongoing restoration of F-111E crew module 68-0040. Updates are added as work progresses — covering component recovery, cleaning, identification, repair and installation.

The goal is a fully authentic working cockpit simulator. Every instrument, switch and panel that can be sourced and restored will be.

July 2026Milestone

Project Underway

The Dump and Burn Project is officially underway. Updates will be added here as work progresses.

July 2026Milestone

Sydney to Brisbane — Transport Preparation

Preparations are underway to move the crew module from Sydney to Brisbane. The capsule has been assessed, rigging points identified and transport logistics confirmed. Photos and footage from the prep work are below.

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July 2026

Sydney to Brisbane

Preparing the crew module for the journey north. Rigging, assessment and logistics captured before the move.

F-111 crew module and fuselage sections laid out in the yard, Sydney
Restorer with open crew module canopy, Sydney transport preparation
Team working on F-111 crew module exterior before transport
CCTV overhead view — crew module preparation, 25 July 2026 10:39
CCTV overhead view — crew module being lifted with purple straps, 25 July 2026 17:26
F-111 crew module suspended on chains with purple lifting straps, Sydney

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