F111 Plane Crash - Tenterfield, NSW
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Tuena
S 29° 01.857 E 152° 02.032
56J E 405924 N 6788200
An Royal Australian Airforce F111 crashed in the paddock beside this memorial, killing the pilot & navigator.
Waymark Code: WMNWF2
Location: New South Wales, Australia
Date Posted: 05/11/2015
Views: 10
The Royal Australian Air Force fighter-bomber was conducting a simulated attack on the town of Tenterfield, flying low and fast (tree-top level) when it hit the ground. The plane was an F111 A8 128, which crashed on 2nd April 1987. Those killed were Flight Officer Bill Pike and Flight Lieutenant Mark Fallon.
Disaster Date: 04/02/1987
Memorial Sponsors: Tenterfield RSL Sub Branch
Parking Coordinates: N 29° 01.859 W 152° 02.034
Disaster Type: Technological
Relevant Website: [Web Link]
Date of dedication: Not listed
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