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RAAF A1 Hawker Demon Mk.I & Mk.II

Developed from the Hawker Hart bomber to address the Royal Air Force's lack of a fast fighter aircraft, the Demon went into production for the RAF in 1932 with a total of 305 aircraft eventually being manufactured. In February 1934 the Australian Government ordered 18 Hawker Demon Mk.I aircraft for the RAAF built to UK MoD Specification 1/34 with some additional modifications to suit Australian conditions and powered by the new Rolls Royce 600hp Kestrel Mk V engine. The contract was for a total of 106,000 pounds Sterling or 5,000 pounds per aircraft plus 10 additional engines, spares and specialist tools with deliveries scheduled to begin in Sep 1934.

In August 1934 the UK Government announced that the contracted delivery dates of the aircraft could not be met because Hawker production was geared solely to meet RAF requirements. A revised delivery date of late 1935 or early 1936 was offered but could not be guaranteed until the full RAF order was completed. However, following strong pressure from the Australian Government, sweetened with a promise of follow-on orders, the 18 RAAF aircraft were delivered by Hawker in late 1934, tested in January 1935 and belatedly delivered in April – May 1935. The aircraft were issued to No 1 and No 3 Squadrons with Serials A1-1 thru A1-18.

On 31 January 1935 the Minister of Defence announced that 18 additional Demons Serials A1-19 thru A1-36 would be purchased for 126,000 pounds Sterling, including the requisite extra engines, spares and specialist equipment. On 2 July 1935 a further 18 Demons Serials A1-37 to A1-54 were ordered bringing the total order to 54 Mk.I Demons. The additional 36 aircraft were modified for Army Co-operation with a prone bomb aimer’s position for the gunner in the lower fuselage and the fitment of bomb carriers. The aircraft were also fitted with the 600hp RR Kestrel V DR engine and all 36 were delivered to Australia in 1936. A final tranche of 10 Demons was ordered in late 1936 with Serials A1-55 thru A1-64; these 10 aircraft were built to Specification 46/36 and were fitted with dual controls and target towing equipment and known as the Australian Demon Mk.II. Nine of these aircraft were delivered in Oct 1937 and the last aircraft (A1-64) was delivered to Sydney in May 1938.

The 64 RAAF Demons mainly served with Nos 1, 2, 3, 21, 22, 23 and 25 Squadrons. In service the Demons proved to be a difficult aircraft to fly and were regarded with some trepidation by many novice pilots. The unreliability of the Kestrel engine made maintenance and serviceability a very demanding task and many aircraft spent an inordinate amount of time awaiting spares and/or in maintenance. Despite a rash of mostly minor crashes and reports of doom and gloom gleefully reported by the press of the day only 10 Demons were actually lost between 1935 and 1939 which was a record that was as good as or better than most other fighter aircraft of the time

On the eve of World War II the 54 Demons still in operational service were relegated to the squadron hack, training, communications and target towing roles. By 1948 the last of the Demons had been converted to components and, as was typical of that era, no complete aircraft was set aside for preservation or display. Fortunately for present day aviation enthusiasts one complete Demon is on permanent display and one is under full restoration to airworthy condition. The aircraft on display at present is A1-8 which crashed in 1937 in rugged bush in NW Tasmania. The wreckage was rediscovered in 1977, airlifted out, restored then placed in the RAAF Museum in 1987. The other aircraft undergoing restoration in Queensland is an amalgam of old parts and new build parts that belonged to no particular aircraft so at this time an identity is unknown.

Aircraft Serial	Type	Individual Aircraft History
A1-1	MK.I	1934/35 One of 18 Mk.I Fighter aircraft for RAAF Order O.I. 402 of 1934. Manufactured by Hawker Aircraft Limited at their Kingston factory in SW London and shipped to Australia in 1935. 21Apr35 Arrived in crates at No 14 Victoria Docks, Port Melbourne aboard the 12,000 ton P&O Line ship SS Balranald. 1935-37 Aircraft was apparently damaged in transit and was placed in storage unassembled. 28May37 Received by No 1 Aircraft Depot (1AD) RAAF Laverton, VIC for assembly & testing. Kestrel engine K3375 fitted. 16Jul37 Held by 1AD Reserve store. 23Jul37 Issued to Communications Flight Laverton. 08Aug38 Taxied into an obstacle on the airfield, minor damage repaired at unit. 04Sep38 120 hourly inspection. 19May39 Engine failure, forced landing near Rockbank VIC 30km west of Laverton. 20May39 Engine K3375 removed and sent for repair, Engine K3345 installed. 06Jun39 Engine K3345 replaced with Engine K3227. 14Jul39 120 hourly inspection. 02Aug39 Tail wheel damaged in landing. Replace at unit. 30Oct39 120 hourly inspection. 12Dec39 Allocated to No 1 Flying Training School at RAAF Base Point Cook, VIC. 09Feb40 Allocation cancelled. Reallocated to Armament Training Station (ATS) at RAAF Base Cressy, VIC. 02May40 Issued to 1AD for 120 hourly servicing. 21Jul41 Excessive brake usage caused the aircraft to tip on its nose after landing at Cressy field causing moderate damage to the airscrew and engine. Pilot A205780 SGT Jeoffrey Graham Cornfoot was uninjured. 30Jul40 Issued to ATS. 19Aug41 Allocated to 1AD for major servicing. 21Aug41 Received by 1AD. 06Oct41 Allocated to ATS. 09Nov41 Received by ATS. 28Jan42 Allocated to 1AD for complete overhaul. 30Jan42 Received by 1AD. 17Mar42 Allocated to ATS. 21Mar42 Received by ATS. 23Apr42 Allocated to No 7 Sqn at RAAF Laverton. 18May42 Received by 7Sqn. 03Jul42 Engine failed at 2000ft causing a crash landing into a small tree on the shores of Lake Wellington, VIC. Aircraft damaged beyond unit repair capability. Pilot A412223 SGT Donald Pearce Wills received serious injuries. 05Jul42 Aircraft recovered and transported back to RAAF Laverton. 20Jul42 Allocated to Technical Squadron Point Cook for repairs. 07Aug42 Received by Tech Squadron. 26Oct42 Allocated to Armament Training Station (ATS) at RAAF Base Cressy. 02Nov42 Received by ATS. 03Jan43 Wirraway A20-283 stalled in a turn over Cressy airfield and crashed onto the tarmac next to A1-1. SGT Stanley Patrick Joseph Fogarty who was working on the Demon was seriously injured. A1-1 was extensively damaged and beyond unit repair capability . 13Jan43 Allocated to Technical Squadron Point Cook for survey, report and possible repairs. 18Jan43 Received by Tech Squadron. Recommended for conversion. 07Jun43 Allocated to 1AD for conversion. July43 Conversion to components on file.
A1-2	MK.I	1934/35 One of 18 Mk.I Fighter aircraft for RAAF Order O.I. 402 of 1934. Manufactured by Hawker Aircraft Limited at their Kingston factory in SW London and shipped to Australia in 1935. 21Apr35 Arrived in crates at No 14 Victoria Docks, Port Melbourne aboard the 12,000 ton P&O Line ship SS Balranald. 23Apr35 Received by No 1 Aircraft Depot (1AD) RAAF Laverton, VIC for assembly & testing. Kestrel engine K3259 fitted. 05May35 Allocated to No 1 (AC) Army Co-operation Squadron at RAAF Laverton. 10May35 Received by 1 (AC) Sqn. 06Aug35 Landed on soft ground tipped onto nose. Damage to airscrew, undercarriage and nose section. 09Aug35 Received by 1AD for repairs. 09Sep35 Received by 1 (AC) Sqn. 20Apr36 Received by No 21 (City of Melbourne) Squadron at RAAF Laverton. (Formation date of No 21 Sqn CAF). 1936-39 Operated with 21Sqn and regularly loaned to both 1Sqn and ISFTS. 31Aug39 Received by 1AD for major overhaul. 18Dec39 Received by 21 Sqn. 28Feb40 Engine K3259 replaced with K8933. 24Apr40 Allocated to No 1 Service Flying Training School (1SFTS) at RAAF Base Point Cook, VIC. 10May40 Issued to 1SFTS Intermediate Training Squadron. 18Jul40 Engine failure, forced landing. Mainplanes, undercarriage damaged. 23Feb41 Engine K8933 replaced with K3251. 17Mar41 Taxied into A1-39 at Point Cook. Port upper & lower mainplanes extensively damaged. Pilot cadet LAC J.A. Bushkin was uninjured. Recommended for conversion. 20Jun41 Held unserviceable at 1SFTS. Technical survey recommend conversion. 23Jan42 Converted to components.
A1-3	MK.I	1934/35 One of 18 Mk.I Fighter aircraft for RAAF Order O.I. 402 of 1934. Manufactured by Hawker Aircraft Limited at their Kingston factory in SW London and shipped to Australia in 1935. 25Apr35 Arrived in crates at No 14 Victoria Docks, Port Melbourne aboard the 11,000 ton P&O Line ship RMS Mongolia. 27Apr35 Received by No 1 Aircraft Depot (1AD) RAAF Laverton, VIC for assembly & testing. Kestrel engine K3261 fitted. 01May35 Allocated to No 1 (AC) Army Co-operation Squadron at RAAF Laverton. 04May35 1^st Demon assembled & flown in Australia by O1 SQNLDR Arthur William Murphy DFC, AFC. 10May35 Received by 1 (AC) Sqn. 2Feb36 Crewed by 081 PLTOFF Eric Vance Lansell & A4616 SGT Richard James Tonks and accompanied by A1-4 & A1-9 departed for the Annual Tasmanian Training Flight. The aircraft were scheduled to give Air Displays at Swansea 6^th Feb; Hobart 11^th Feb; Wynyard 12^th Feb; and Cambridge 15^th Feb. 06Feb36 After take-off from Swansea airfield in Tasmania the aircraft struck and killed two spectators, a 50yr old woman and her 19yr old daughter. The aircraft crash landed on its return, neither PLTOFF Lansell nor SGT Tonks was injured in the incident. PLTOFF Lansell was committed for trial by the Coroner and was later acquitted. 07Feb36 Aircraft dismantled and transported to Western Junction airfield, Launceston for survey and preparation for shipment to Sydney. 04Mar36 Arrived at Sydney docks and transported by Service Transport to 2AD for repair. 20Apr36 Issued to No 21 (City of Melbourne) Squadron at RAAF Laverton. (Formation date of No 21 Sqn CAF). 01May36 Received by 1AD for major overhaul. 10Sep36 Received by No 3 (AC) Army Co-operation Squadron at RAAF Base Richmond, NSW. 01Nov36 Received by 22 Sqn (Citizens Air Force) at RAAF Richmond. 03Feb37 Demons A1-3 and A1-8 departed Richmond on 01Feb37 to carry out an exercise with Army elements in and around Hobart, TAS. The aircraft were delayed at RAAF Laverton owing to engine problems with A1-8. The defect was rectified and the aircraft left for Tasmania from Laverton at 0725 hrs on 03Feb37. The aircraft encountered foul weather on reaching the Tasmanian coast and ran short of fuel before reaching their planned refueling stop at Wynyard. A1-3 crash landed on a road near Wynyard and heavily damaged. PLTOFF Donald Ashton-Shorter and A3299 SGT Arthur Alexander Slight were uninjured. 05Feb37 Aircraft recovered and prepared for shipment to Richmond. 22Feb37 Aircraft received by 2AD. 02Nov37 Held by No 2 Aircraft Depot at RAAF Richmond awaiting future direction. Dec37 Approved for conversion to components by Air Board Agenda 2094/37. NOTE: As of 2015 the propellor from A1-3 still decorates the entrance hall at the Bischoff Hotel in Waratah, Tasmania
A1-4	MK.I	1934/35 One of 18 Mk.I Fighter aircraft for RAAF Order O.I. 402 of 1934. Manufactured by Hawker Aircraft Limited at their Kingston factory in SW London and shipped to Australia in 1935. 25Apr35 Arrived crated at No 14 Victoria Docks, Port Melbourne aboard the 11,000 ton P&O Line ship RMS Mongolia. 29Apr35 Received by No 1 Aircraft Depot (1AD) RAAF Laverton, VIC for assembly & testing. Kestrel engine K3249 fitted. 01May35 Allocated to No 1 (AC) Army Co-operation Squadron at RAAF Laverton. 10May35 Received by 1 (AC) Sqn. 2Feb36 Crewed by O318 FLTLT Patrick George Heffernan & LAC W.C. Thompson and accompanied by A1-3 & A1-9 departed for the Annual Tasmanian Training Flight. The aircraft were scheduled to give Air Displays at Swansea 6^th Feb; Hobart 11^th Feb; Wynyard 12^th Feb; and Cambridge 15^th Feb. Returned to Laverton on 18Feb36. 20Apr36 Received by No 21 (City of Melbourne) Squadron at RAAF Laverton. (Formation date of No 21 Sqn CAF). 21May37 Received by 1AD for major overhaul. Engine K3249 replaced with K3245. 21Sep37 Issued to 1AD Communications & Survey Flight (1ADCSF). 25Jan38 Crashed at Laverton. 31Jan38 Received by 1AD for repairs. 21Feb38 Engine K3245 removed. 17Mar38 Engine K3231 installed. 27Apr38 Issued to 1ADCSF. 20Sep39 120 hourly inspection. Aircraft has accumulated 1700 flying hours. 23Dec39 Engine failure caused a crash landing near Culburra, SA at 1500 hrs. Considerable damage inflicted on the aircraft. Pilot O73FLTLT John Margrave Lerew and observer A4370 AC1 LAW Lancaster suffered minor cuts and abrasions. 29Dec39 Engine K3231 shipped back to Laverton for investigation. 08Jan40 Engine K3375 installed. 15Jan40 Allocated to 21 Sqn. 05Apr40 Allocated to and received by No 1 Service Flying Training School (1SFTS) RAAF Base Point Cook, VIC. 19Apr40 Stalled on landing from 100ft - almost completely wrecked. Solo Cadet RN Gillies was bruised and shocked. 22Apr40 Allocated to 1AD for repairs. 23Apr40 Received by 1AD. 10Jun40 Held by 1AD pending complete overhaul. 26Jun40 Engine K3375 replaced with K9837. 01Aug40 Allocated to 1SFTS. 04Aug40 Received by 1SFTS. 27Aug4 Taxied into A1-41. Lower mainplane damaged. AC1 Dowell injured. 19Feb41 Engine K9837 removed and sent to 1AD for overhaul. 10Mar41 Engine K5611 installed. 26Mar41 Engine failure at 3,000ft caused a forced landing - no damage. Instructor O715 FLGOFF Peter Radcliffe Giddy and student A4405 LAC William Otto Hewett were uninjured. 30Mar41 Engine K5611 replaced with K9401. 21Nov41 Forced landing. Lower mainplane, undercarriage extensively damaged. Pilot 416167 LAC H.A Doudy uninjured. 03Dec41 Engine K9401 removed. 09Apr42 Allocated to No 3 Bombing and Gunnery School (3BAGS) at RAAF Station West Sale, VIC. 15Apr42 Received by 3BAGS. 06Aug42 Engine failure, dead stick landing – no airframe damage. Pilot SGT G.E Smith uninjured. 16Jul43 Allocated to 1AD Disposal Section for conversion. 16Jul43 Approved for conversion or destruction by 1AD.
A1-5	MK.I	1934/35 One of 18 Mk.I Fighter aircraft for RAAF Order O.I. 402 of 1934. Manufactured by Hawker Aircraft Limited at their Kingston factory in SW London and shipped to Australia in 1935. 25Apr35 Arrived in crates at No 14 Victoria Docks, Port Melbourne aboard the 11,000 ton P&O Line ship RMS Mongolia. 30Apr35 Received by No 1 Aircraft Depot (1AD) RAAF Laverton, VIC for assembly & testing. Kestrel engine K3229 fitted. 01May35 Allocated to No 3 (AC) Army Co-operation Squadron at RAAF Base Richmond, NSW. 10May35 Received by 3 (AC) Sqn. 20Apr36 Received by 22 Sqn (City of Sydney) at RAAF Richmond. 24Sep36 Stalled in turn onto finals - crash landed causing extensive damage. 12Oct36 Received by No 2 Aircraft Depot at RAAF Richmond. Held pending further decision. Engine K3299 removed. 30Oct36 Airframe approved for conversion to components by Air Board Agenda 1954/36.
A1-6	MK.I	1934/35 One of 18 Mk.I Fighter aircraft for RAAF Order O.I. 402 of 1934. Manufactured by Hawker Aircraft Limited at their Kingston factory in SW London and shipped to Australia in 1935. 25Apr35 Arrived in crates at No 14 Victoria Docks, Port Melbourne aboard the 11,000 ton P&O Line ship RMS Mongolia. 30Apr35 Received by No 1 Aircraft Depot (1AD) RAAF Laverton, VIC for assembly & testing. Kestrel engine K3269 fitted. 01May35 Allocated to No 3 (AC) Army Co-operation Squadron at RAAF Base Richmond, NSW. 10May35 Received by 3 (AC) Sqn. 16Feb36 Hit telephone wires on landing approach. 17Feb36 Received by No 2 Aircraft Depot (2AD) at RAAF Richmond for repairs. 26Apr36 Received by 22 Sqn (City of Sydney) at RAAF Richmond. 24Apr38 Hit and overturned a RAAF Bedford tender AF.300 while taxying at night during the Night Display at the 1938 RAAF Richmond Air Pageant. Severe damage to port wing and port fuselage. 27Oct36 Test flown after repairs by 2AD then issued to 3 Sqn at RAAF Richmond. Engine K3629 replaced by K3235. 09May38 Received by (2AD) for repairs. Engine removed for overhaul. Held pending decision re-overhaul. 31Jul39 485 flight hours since fabric change. 13Jul40 Engine K3269 refitted. 31Jul40 Allocated to No 1 Service Flying Training School (1SFTS) at RAAF Base Point Cook, VIC. 05Aug40 Received by 1SFTS. 12Aug40 Damaged on flight line by rain squall. Damage to stbd mainplane. 30Oct40 Engine failure, forced landing. No damage. Pilot A407066 LAC George Forrest Redman was uninjured. 27Mar41 At 1145 hrs overshot landing, ran into ditch and pitched onto nose. Port wheel collapsed, airscrew destroyed. Solo pilot 400847 LAC R.V Roberts was uninjured. 19Jun41 Engine removed for overhaul. 13Oct41 Taxied into a stationary A1-64 at Werribee airfield causing damage to port lower mainplane. Pilot A411392 LAC GG Scribner was uninjured. 27Mar42 Allocated to No 3 Bombing and Gunnery School (3BAGS) at RAAF Station West Sale, VIC. 30Mar42 Received by 3BAGS. 23Jun43 Allocated to 102 Sqn at Essendon Airport, Melbourne VIC 09Jul43 Allocation cancelled. Reallocated to ATC Sqn (Air Training Corp) Ballarat, VIC as Instructional Airframe No.17 10Jul43 Received by ATC Sqn Ballarat. 21Mar47 Offered for sale by the Commonwealth Disposal Commission. 27May47 Free issue by CDC to 'The Registrar, School of Mines & Industries, Ballarat'. No further information
A1-7	MK.I	1934/35 One of 18 Mk.I Fighter aircraft for RAAF Order O.I. 402 of 1934. Manufactured by Hawker Aircraft Limited at their Kingston factory in SW London and shipped to Australia in 1935. 03May35 Arrived at No 14 Victoria Docks, Port Melbourne on board the 14,000 ton Commonwealth Line ship SS Largs Bay. 05May35 Received by No 1 Aircraft Depot (1AD) RAAF Laverton, VIC for assembly & testing. Kestrel engine K3233 fitted. 06May35 Allocated to No 3 (AC) Army Co-operation Squadron at RAAF Base Richmond, NSW. 10May35 Received by 3 (AC) Sqn. 09Apr36 Heavy landing, slight damage. 10Apr36 Received by No 2 Aircraft Depot (2AD) at RAAF Richmond for repairs. Engine K3233 replaced with K3267. 20Apr36 Received by 22 Sqn (City of Sydney) at RAAF Richmond. 29Nov37 Received by 2AD for overhaul. Engine K3267 removed. 27Jun38 Received by 22 Sqn minus engine. 01Jul38 Engine K3269 installed. 28Sep39 Engine K3269 replaced with K3243. 31Jul39 767 hours since fabric change. 18Sep39 Allocated to 1AD for fitment of dual controls and engine de-rating. 25Sep39 Received by 1AD. 14Nov39 Issued to No 1 Service Flying Training School (1SFTS) at RAAF Point Cook, VIC. 29Apr40 Landing accident, lower port mainplane damaged. 20May40 Engine failure, forced landing 2km SW of Werribee airfield. O260353 FLGOFF Clive Robert Chaseling and Cadet MG Willman uninjured. 10Jun40 Allocated to 1AD for re-conditioning. 02Jul40 Received by 1AD. Engine K3243 replaced with K9391. 27Aug40 Allocated to Advanced Training Squadron at 1SFTS. 01Sep40 Received by 1SFTS. 18Sep40 Damaged by wind storm at Cressy airfield, VIC. Stbd wing damaged. Repaired at unit. 10Nov40 Engine K9391 replaced with K5593. 14Jan41 Ground looped on landing and flipped onto back. Both lower mainplanes, undercarriage and fuselage severely damaged. Instructor O174 FLTLT John Dominic Galvin and student 407174 LAC D.H Horton received minor injuries. 10Feb41 Approval given for conversion to components. Feb41 Converted to components. Refer: AMOE 9/16/192.
A1-8	MK.I	1934/35 One of 18 Mk.I Fighter aircraft for RAAF Order O.I. 402 of 1934. Manufactured by Hawker Aircraft Limited at their Kingston factory in SW London and shipped to Australia in 1935. 03May35 Arrived at No 14 Victoria Docks, Port Melbourne on board the 14,000 ton Commonwealth Line ship SS Largs Bay. May35 Stored until manpower available for assembly. 13Jun35 Received by No 1 Aircraft Depot (1AD) RAAF Laverton, VIC for assembly & testing. Kestrel engine K3243 fitted. 11Jun35 Allocated to No 3 (AC) Army Co-operation Squadron at RAAF Base Richmond, NSW. 21Jun35 Received by 3 (AC) Sqn. 05Feb36 On a routine solo training flight O106 PLTOFF Ronald Hubert Cox became disorientated in heavy cloud cover and allowed the a/c to run out of fuel. Crash landed near Webbs Creek about seven miles from Wisemans Ferry NSW. Pilot was uninjured and the aircraft was recovered back to Richmond and repaired. 03Feb37 Demons A1-3 and A1-8 departed Richmond on 01Feb37 to carry out an exercise with Army elements in and around Hobart, TAS. The aircraft were delayed at RAAF Laverton owing to engine problems with A1-8. The defect was rectified and the aircraft left for Tasmania from Laverton at 0725 hrs on 03Feb37. The aircraft encountered foul weather on reaching the Tasmanian coast and ran short of fuel before reaching their planned refueling stop at Wynyard. A1-3 crashed on a road near Wynyard and was heavily damaged. A1-8 became totally lost and crashed into thickly timbered mountainous country near Mt Cleveland approximately 12 miles NNW of Wynyard the crew, pilot O116 PLTOFF Gerald Kingston Kestell Buscombe and A210546 SGT William Henry Gould were located by Anson A4-1 and a ground rescue party brought them out on 05Feb37. Incredibly, the ground party was led by PLTOFF Ashton-Shorter, the pilot of A1-3! 05Feb37 Ground crew salvaged the engine, instruments and tail unit, burning the remainder. 07Feb36 Engine, instruments and tail unit transported to Launceston and preparation for shipment to Sydney. 04Mar36 Arrived at Sydney docks and transported by Service Transport to 2AD. 12May37 Airframe approved for write-off by Air Board Agenda 2105 of May37. 1977 The wreckage was rediscovered by an Army Reserve unit on exercise and was lifted out by RAAF Iroquois helicopter and then taken to RAAF Base Point Cook for possible restoration by volunteers. 1986 Restoration taken over by No 2 AD staff. 03Feb87 Fifty years to the day of the crash, a fully restored A1-8 was handed over to the RAAF Museum for static display. Moreover, the pilot of that day, former Pilot Officer G.K Buscombe was also present for the hand-over ceremony.
A1-9	MK.I	1934/35 One of 18 Mk.I Fighter aircraft for RAAF Order O.I. 402 of 1934. Manufactured by Hawker Aircraft Limited at their Kingston factory in SW London and shipped to Australia in 1935. 03May35 Arrived at No 14 Victoria Docks, Port Melbourne on board the 14,000 ton Commonwealth Line ship SS Largs Bay. May35 Stored awaiting assembly. 13Jun35 Received by No 1 Aircraft Depot (1AD) RAAF Laverton, VIC for assembly & testing. Kestrel engine K3227 fitted. 22Jun35 Received by No 1 (AC) Army Co-operation Squadron at RAAF Laverton. 2Feb36 Crewed by PLTOFF D. A. McLean & LAC Harford and accompanied by A1-3 & A1-4 departed for the Annual Tasmanian Training Flight. The aircraft were scheduled to give Air Displays at Swansea 6^th Feb; Hobart 11^th Feb; Wynyard 12^th Feb; and Cambridge 15^th Feb. Returned to Laverton on 18Feb36. 14Nov37 Tipped onto nose after landing at Canberra - misapplication of brakes. PO Ian Campbell unhurt 16Jan38 Received by No 21 Sqn. Engine K32227 replaced with K3251. 01Feb39 Overturned on landing. Extensive damage. 02Feb39 Received by 1AD for repairs. 31Aug39 Received by 21 Sqn. 14Nov39 Received by 1AD for overhaul and fitment of dual controls. Engine K3251 replaced with K3249. 04Jan40 Issued to No 1 Service Flying Training School (1SFTS) at RAAF Point Cook, VIC. 09Jan40 Tipped onto nose after landing. Engine & airscrew damaged. K3249 removed replaced with K5605. 03Apr40. Pilot overshot a down-wind landing, tried to ground loop and overturned the aircraft. Broken airscrew, both upper & lower mainplane, tail unit and engine damaged. Pilot O260353 FLGOFF Clive Robert Chaseling and Cadet GM Sheppard both slightly injured. 10Apr40 Allocated to 1AD for repairs. 18Apr40 Received by 1AD. Engine K5605 replaced with K3245. 14Jun40 Airscrew damaged on landing after post repair test flight. Repaired at 1AD. 14Jun40 Allocated to 1SFTS. 28Jun40 Received by ITS at 1SFTS. 08Dec40 Engine K3245 removed for repair, replaced with K5603. 29Mar41 Engine failure, forced landing. Instructor O4391 FLGOFF Ronald Thomas Susans and trainee 407597 LAC D.C Wighton were uninjured. 14Jun41 Engine removed. Held awaiting further decision. Jun41 Approval given to convert to components by Air Board Agenda 517/1941. 05Jul41 Converted to components.
A1-10	MK.I	1934/35 One of 18 Mk.I Fighter aircraft for RAAF Order O.I. 402 of 1934. Manufactured by Hawker Aircraft Limited at their Kingston factory in SW London and shipped to Australia in 1935. 03May35 Arrived at No 14 Victoria Docks, Port Melbourne on board the 14,000 ton Commonwealth Line ship SS Largs Bay. May35 Stored awaiting assembly. 29Jun35 Received by No 1 Aircraft Depot (1AD) RAAF Laverton, VIC for assembly & testing. Kestrel engine K3289 fitted. 01Jul35 Allocated to No 3 (AC) Army Co-operation Squadron at RAAF Base Richmond, NSW. 05Jul35 Received by 3 (AC) Sqn. 1937 Received by No 2 Aircraft Depot (2AD) at RAAF Richmond. Engine K3289 replaced with K3235. 03Aug37 Received by 22 Sqn (City of Sydney) at RAAF Richmond. 07Dec37 Whilst undertaking an Meteorological Survey Flight at 0755hrs the engine failed at 8000ft causing a forced landing on the Avoca Beach Reserve near Gosford, NSW. Eyewitnesses stated the aircraft struck the ground with great force with the wheels and engine hitting simultaneously; the undercarriage and wings were torn from the fuselage. The pilot O261372 PLTOFF John Sanday Burgess (26) suffered severe facial injuries, abrasions and shock. The observer Mr Allen Charles Lord (21), a civilian from the Richmond Meteorological Section, suffered contusions to arms and legs, and suffered shock. The aircraft was extensively damaged. 08Dec37 Transported to 2AD by Service transport an placed in store. 07Feb38 Received by 2AD for technical survey and report. Engine removed. 06Sep39 Considered to be unrepairable, recommended for conversion. 23Oct39 Issued to 2AD Technical Squadron for Instructional purposes. 23Jun40 Converted to Instructional Demon No 1. 22Nov40 Converted to components.
A1-11	MK.I	1934/35 One of 18 Mk.I Fighter aircraft for RAAF Order O.I. 402 of 1934. Manufactured by Hawker Aircraft Limited at their Kingston factory in SW London and shipped to Australia in 1935. 03May35 Arrived at No 14 Victoria Docks, Port Melbourne on board the 14,000 ton Commonwealth Line ship SS Largs Bay. May35 Stored awaiting assembly. 30Jun35 Received by No 1 Aircraft Depot (1AD) RAAF Laverton, VIC for assembly & testing. Kestrel engine K3261 fitted. 01Jul35 Allocated to No 3 (AC) Army Co-operation Squadron at RAAF Base Richmond, NSW. 29Jul35 Received by 3 (AC) Sqn. 22Mar36 When landing at Parkes< NSW the pilot was forced to take avoiding action when cows wandered onto the strip. Aircraft tipped onto nose and broke the airscrew. Pilot FLGOFF Cooper and gunner LAC Mead were uninjured. 01May36 Received by No 2 Aircraft Depot (2AD) at RAAF Richmond. 05Feb37 Forced landing. No damage. 03Aug37 Received by No 22 (City of Sydney) Sqn at RAAF Richmond. 30Jan38 Engine failure, forced landing. No damage. 23Feb38 Received by 2AD. 17Mar38 Heavy landing following engine failure. 23Mar38 Engine K3261 replaced with K3269. 02Feb39 At 2AD less engine K3269, replaced with K3267. 18Sep39 Received by 22 Sqn. 06Dec39 Received by 1AD for overhaul and fitment of dual controls. 17Jan40 Received by 22 Sqn. 20Mar40 Landing accident. Lower port mainplane and main spar damaged. 21Mar40 Overturned on landing. Airscrew broken, mainplanes, fuselage & tail damaged. Cadet GM Mason uninjured. 21Mar40 Allocated to 2AD Store. 24Jun40 Received by 2AD Store. 15Aug40 Issued to 2AD Aircraft Repair Section. Engine K3267 replaced with K3253 26Aug40 Allocated to No 1 Service Flying Training School (1SFTS) RAAF Point Cook, VIC. 06Nov40 Received by 1SFTS. 10Mar41 Misjudged approach caused a heavy landing at 0230 hrs during night flying training at the No 1 Relief landing Ground, Werribee, VIC. Pilot 402133 LAC R.R Paxton was uninjured. Lower mainplane & undercarriage extensively damaged. 15Apr41 Engine K3253 replaced with K5589. 22Apr41 Capsized after night time landing at Point Cook. Extensive damage to upper & lower wings, undercarriage, oil coolers, radiator and rudder. Airscrew broken. Instructor O850 PLTOFF Maurice Garnett Woods received minor injuries, trainee A407413 LAC WL Cruickshank was unhurt. 08Oct41 Engine failure at 1120 hrs caused forced landing six miles W of Werribee. Port tyre ruptured. Pilot FLGOFF K.N Kemp and trainee 416099 LAC J.E Clug were uninjured. 15Jan42 Collided with Anson N4955 which was parked on the edge of the aerodrome. Stbd wing damaged. Pilot FLGOFF M.D. Ellerton was uninjured. 08May42 Allocated to Station HQ Richmond. 09May42 Received by Station HQ. 1944 Converted to Instructional Airframe No 21 during 1944. 19Sep45 Converted to components.
A1-12	MK.I	1934/35 One of 18 Mk.I Fighter aircraft for RAAF Order O.I. 402 of 1934. Manufactured by Hawker Aircraft Limited at their Kingston factory in SW London and shipped to Australia in 1935. 03May35 Arrived at No 14 Victoria Docks, Port Melbourne on board the 14,000 ton Commonwealth Line ship SS Largs Bay. May35 Stored awaiting assembly. 29Jul35 Received by No 1 Aircraft Depot (1AD) RAAF Laverton, VIC for assembly & testing. Kestrel engine K3251 fitted. 02Aug35 Allocated to No 21 (City of Melbourne) Squadron at RAAF Laverton. 10Aug35 Received by 21 Sqn. 1936 Received by 1AD for servicing. Engine K3251 replaced with K3255. 06Feb38 Landing accident, tipped onto nose. Airscrew broken, engine nacelle damaged. 08Feb36 Crewed by PLTOFF Chapman & LAC Hartford flew to Hobart as a replacement for A1-3 in the Annual Tasmanian Training Flight and Displays, returned to Laverton at 1355 on 18Feb36. 30Mar38 Fabric damaged when dummy bomb failed to release correctly. 09Aug39 Engine K3255 replaced with K3257. 16Aug39 Engine K3257 replaced with K3255 02Sep39 Received by 1AD for fitment of dual controls. 11Dec39 Received by No 22 (City of Sydney) Sqn at RAAF Base Richmond, NSW. 30Apr40 Allocated to No 1 Service Flying Training School (1SFTS) RAAF Point Cook, VIC. 05May40 Received by 1SFTS. 04Aug40 At 2100 hrs on landing approach the student misjudged the height and the aircraft struck a tree. The aircraft was extensively damaged. Instructor FLGOFF H. Joseph and student Cadet M.N Finister suffered minor injuries. 05Aug40 Allocated to 1AD. Damaged beyond repair, recommend for conversion. 14Sep40 Converted to components.
A1-13	MK.I	1934/35 One of 18 Mk.I Fighter aircraft for RAAF Order O.I. 402 of 1934. Manufactured by Hawker Aircraft Limited at their Kingston factory in SW London and shipped to Australia in 1935. 03May35 Arrived at No 14 Victoria Docks, Port Melbourne on board the 14,000 ton Commonwealth Line ship SS Largs Bay. May35 Stored awaiting assembly. 29Jul35 Received by No 1 Aircraft Depot (1AD) RAAF Laverton, VIC for assembly & testing. Kestrel engine K3255 fitted. 10Aug35 Allocated to No 1 (AC) Army Co-operation Squadron at RAAF Laverton. 01Sep35 Received by 1 (AC) Sqn. 12Dec36 Received by 1AD for servicing. 01Mar38 Received by 21 (City of Melbourne) Sqn at RAAF Laverton. Engine K3255 replaced with K3237. 13Feb39 Landed down-wind and pitched over onto nose. Airscrew broken. 02Sep39 Received by 1AD for fitment of dual controls. 06Dec39 Received by 21 Sqn. 21Dec39 Port wing struck ground during high wind landing. Light damage. 30Apr40 Allocated to No 1 Service Flying Training School (1SFTS) RAAF Pt Cook, VIC. 05May40 Received by 1SFTS. 19May40 Engine failed at 1500 hrs near Werribee and the student pilot stalled a gliding turn from 30ft on the landing approach. Aircraft extensively damaged. Pilot FLGOFF GA Moreland suffered abrasions and shock; trainee Cadet Stanley Calvert Macrae (18) single of Toorak, VIC died from injuries sustained. Cadet McRae was cremated and his ashes interred in Panel 3 of the Victoria Cremation Memorial. 21May40 Wreckage allocated to 1AD. 31May40 Received by 1AD. Engine K3257 removed. Aircraft recommended for disposal. 10Jun40 Converted to Instructional Demon No 4. 15Jul42 Converted to components.
A1-14	MK.I	1934/35 One of 18 Mk.I Fighter aircraft for RAAF Order O.I. 402 of 1934. Manufactured by Hawker Aircraft Limited at their Kingston factory in SW London and shipped to Australia in 1935. 03May35 Arrived at No 14 Victoria Docks, Port Melbourne on board the 14,000 ton Commonwealth Line ship SS Largs Bay. May35 Stored awaiting assembly. 18Aug35 Received by No 1 Aircraft Depot (1AD) RAAF Laverton, VIC for assembly & testing. Kestrel engine K3263 fitted. 29Aug35 Allocated to No 3 (AC) Army Co-operation Squadron at RAAF Base Richmond, NSW. 01Sep35 Received by 3 (AC) Sqn. 10Jun36 Received by No 22 (City of Sydney) Squadron at RAAF Richmond. 11Jul36 Received by No 2 Aircraft Depot (2AD) at RAAF Richmond for major servicing. Engine K3263 removed. 23Mar37 Received by 22Sqn. Engine K3243 installed. 04Jul37 Engine K3243 replaced with K3247. 08Sep38 Engine K3247 replaced K3263 27Sep38 Engine seized, forced landing. No damage. 28Sep38 Engine K3263 replaced with K3233. 20Feb39 Forced landing. High temperature, low oil pressure. 25Feb39 Engine K3233 replaced with K3235. 31Jul39 603 hours accumulated since last fabric change. 18Sep39 Received by 1AD RAAF Laverton for fitment of dual controls. 15Nov39 Received by No 21 (City of Melbourne) Squadron at RAAF Laverton. 24Apr40 Allocated to at No 1 Service Flying Training School (1SFTS) RAAF Pt Cook, VIC. 30Apr40 Received by 1SFTS. Engine K3235 replaced with K3229. 06Aug40 Magneto trouble caused forced landing. Cadets H.A. Lenne and T.C. Briggs were uninjured. 15Nov40 Engine failure caused a forced landing at Laverton. Pilot was unable to stop the aircraft which resulted in the aircraft running into the boundary fence causing extensive damage to the undercarriage and lower mainplanes. Solo pilot A312748 LAC Lloyd Edgar Buley was shaken but uninjured. 12Dec40 Allocated to 1AD for complete overhaul. 13Dec40 Received by 1AD. 31Mar41 Allocated to 1SFTS. 06Apr41 Received by 1SFTS. 25Apr41 Technical inspection required to determine future life. 13Nov41 Sank into soft ground when taxying & pitched onto nose. Broken airscrew. Pilot LAC TE Smith was uninjured. 23Jan42 Taxied into timekeeper’s hut at Little River satellite field Werribee VIC. Minor damage. Pilot O407311 PLTOFF Leslie Newall was uninjured. 20Feb42 Allocated to No 3 Bombing and Gunnery School at RAAF Station West Sale, VIC. 05Mar42 Received by 3BAGS. 11Apr42 At 0945 forced landing following engine failure at Duntroon Range. Undercarriage torn off both lower wings damaged. Recommended for conversion. Pilot 405147 SGT C.E Cagnacci and student 404900 LAC B.S Freize were unhurt. 06Jun42 Awaiting for a conversion decision. 10Aug42 Allocated to 1SFTS 28Aug42 Received by 1SFTS 02Oct42 Converted to components.
A1-15	MK.I	1934/35 One of 18 Mk.I Fighter aircraft for RAAF Order O.I. 402 of 1934. Manufactured by Hawker Aircraft Limited at their Kingston factory in SW London and shipped to Australia in 1935. 03May35 Arrived at No 14 Victoria Docks, Port Melbourne on board the 14,000 ton Commonwealth Line ship SS Largs Bay. May35 Stored awaiting assembly. 11Sep35 Received by No 1 Aircraft Depot (1AD) RAAF Laverton, VIC for assembly & testing. Kestrel engine K3241 fitted. Oct35 Allocated to No 1 (AC) Army Co-operation Squadron at RAAF Base Laverton, VIC. 01Nov35 Received by 1 (AC) Sqn. 20Apr36 Received by No 21 (City of Melbourne) Squadron at RAAF Laverton. (Formation date of No 21 Sqn CAF). 28Feb38 Taxied into by A1-53 at Cressy Airfield, VIC. Slight damage. 31May39 Received by 1AD for servicing. Engine K3241 replaced with K3251. 24Jul39 Received by No 1 Armament Training Squadron (1ATS) at RAAF Station Cressy, VIC. 03Oct40 Engine failure 5 miles SE of Cressy airfield caused a forced landing. No damage to the aircraft. Instructor O534 FLGOFF Robert Reginald Raye and student 10364 Cadet AC1 T.P Braszkell were uninjured. 05Oct40 Engine K3251 broken cam shaft sent to 1AD ERS for repair. 20Oct40 Engine K8945 installed. 23Dec40 Damaged in high wind storm at Cressy. Port upper & lower wing damaged. 28Oct41 Allocated to 1AD for major servicing. 29Oct41 Received by 1AD. 04Dec41 Allocated to 1ATS. 10Dec41 Received by 1ATS. 23Apr42 Allocated to No 7 Sqn at RAAF Laverton. 26Apr42 Received by 7 Sqn. 16Sep42 Allocated to No 3 Bombing and Gunnery School at RAAF Station West Sale, VIC. 26Sep42 Received by 3BAGS. Aircraft unsuitable for duties. 28Oct42 Allocated to Point Cook Store. 31Oct42 Received by Point Cook Store. 19May43 Allocated to 1AD Dispersal Area. 21Jul43 Reallocated to 1AD Salvage Section. 21Jul43 Approved for conversion and/or destruction.
A1-16	MK.I	1934/35 One of 18 Mk.I Fighter aircraft for RAAF Order O.I. 402 of 1934. Manufactured by Hawker Aircraft Limited at their Kingston factory in SW London and shipped to Australia in 1935. 03May35 Arrived at No 14 Victoria Docks, Port Melbourne on board the 14,000 ton Commonwealth Line ship SS Largs Bay. May35 Stored awaiting assembly. 11Sep35 Received by No 1 Aircraft Depot (1AD) RAAF Laverton, VIC for assembly & testing. Kestrel engine K3247 fitted. Oct35 Allocated to No 3 (AC) Army Co-operation Squadron at RAAF Base Richmond, NSW. 01Nov35 Received by 3 (AC) Sqn. 01Jun36 Received by No 22 (City of Sydney) Squadron at RAAF Richmond. 13Dec37 120 hourly at 22 Sqn. Engine K3247 replaced by K3233. 23Feb38 Engine K3233 removed for overhaul. Engine K3267 installed. 30May38 Engine K3267 removed for overhaul. Engine K 3229 installed. 30Nov38 Nosed over in soft ground at Richmond, airscrew broken. 08May39 Crankcase repairs needed. Engine K3229 removed. Engine K3247 installed. 21Jul39 Main bearing failure. Engine K3247 removed for repairs. 31Jul39 727 hours since last fabric change. 05Sep39 Engine K3233 fitted. 18Sep39 Allocated to 1AD for servicing and modification. 19Sep39 Received by 1AD for fitment of dual controls. 15Nov39 Received by No 21 (City of Melbourne) Squadron at RAAF Laverton. 11Jan40 Engine K 3233 replaced with Engine K 3241. 24Apr40 Allocated at No 1 Service Flying Training School (1SFTS) RAAF Pt Cook, VIC. 26Apr40 Received by 1SFTS. 09Jun40 Completed 1070 flying hours. 15Jun40 Issued to Advanced Training Squadron (ATS) at 1SFTS. 02Dec40 While engaged in instrument flying training a timing problem with the engine led to a forced landing at Balliang ten miles S of Bacchus Marsh, VIC. No damage to airframe and crew: pilot A312748 LAC Lloyd Edgar Buley and 2nd pilot A400039 LAC Victor Farley Curtis were uninjured. 08Dec40 Engine K3241 removed for repair, Engine K8947 installed. 19Feb41 Ran out of fuel - pilot error. Forced landing, no damage to airframe but wheel & tyre needed replacement. Pilot LAC Hender was uninjured 18Apr41 Engine K8947 replaced with Engine K3241. 30May41 After a night landing at Point Cook the aircraft struck a wind sock when taxying back to the lines. Pilot LAC Short was uninjured. 18Sep41 On a cross-country training flight the engine failed at 10,000ft over Ararat VIC. Pilot A416029 LAC WE Miller successfully landed in a paddock. 23Nov41 Struck a soft patch on landing at Point Cook and tipped onto nose. Airscrew damaged. Pilot A408197 LAC GW Hite was uninjured. 30Apr42 Allocated to No 3 Bombing and Gunnery School at RAAF Station West Sale, VIC. 04Jun42 Received by 3BAGS. 04Jul42 Engine failed during low level turn over the air to ground gunnery range, aircraft struck the ground, undercarriage was ripped off and the severe damage inflicted on the aircraft. Pilot A411003 SGT FJP Callen received minor injuries. 06Jul42 Awaiting conversion. 16Jul42 Converted to components.
A1-17	MK.I	1934/35 One of 18 Mk.I Fighter aircraft for RAAF Order O.I. 402 of 1934. Manufactured by Hawker Aircraft Limited at their Kingston factory in SW London and shipped to Australia in 1935. 03May35 Arrived at No 14 Victoria Docks, Port Melbourne on board the 14,000 ton Commonwealth Line ship SS Largs Bay. May35 Stored awaiting assembly. 11Sep35 Received by No 1 Aircraft Depot (1AD) RAAF Laverton, VIC for assembly & testing. Kestrel engine K3257 fitted. 01May36 Allocated to No 22 (City of Sydney) Squadron at RAAF Richmond. 30Jun36 Received by 22 Sqn. 02Feb37 One of eight Demons that made a massed attack on HMA Fleet elements and Jervis Bay Naval Base as part of combined Forces Exercises. Pilot was O338 PLTOFF Colin Thomas Hannah. 03Apr38 Engine failure, forced landing. No damage. 04Apr38 Engine K3257 replaced with K3271. 31Jul39 566 hours since fabric change. 18Aug39 Received by No 1 Armament Training Station (1ATS) at RAAF Station Cressy, VIC. 10Jun40 Stbd elevator tip damaged in landing accident, light damage. 06Feb41 Engine K3271 removed for overhaul at 1AD ERS. Engine K9391 installed. 28May41 Allocated to 1AD for major servicing. 29May41 Received by 1AD. 08Aug41 Received by 1ATS 09Dec41 Allocated to 1AD for modifications. 10Dec41 Received by 1AD. 08Jan42 Allocated to 1ATS. 10Jan42 Received by 1ATS. 03Mar42 Received by 1AD for camouflage and fitted with target towing equipment. 12Mar42 Allocated to 1ATS. 18Mar42 Received by 1ATS. 23Apr42 Allocated to 7Sqn at RAAF Laverton. 02May42 Collided with marker flag at Bairnsdale airfield-damage to stbd mainplane. Pilot A86203 SGT GD Baird uninjured. 16Sep42 Allocated to No 3 Bombing and Gunnery School at RAAF Station West Sale, VIC. 26Sep42 Received by 3BAGS. Aircraft unsuitable for us. 28Oct42 Allocated to Point Cook Store. 31Oct42 Received by Point Cook Store 02Nov42 Held unserviceable, awaiting further direction. 19May43 Allocated to 1AD Dispersal Area. 21Jul43 Allocation cancelled. Reallocated to 1AD Salvage
A1-18	MK.I	1934/35 One of 18 Mk.I Fighter aircraft for RAAF Order O.I. 402 of 1934. Manufactured by Hawker Aircraft Limited at their Kingston factory in SW London and shipped to Australia in 1935. 03May35 Arrived at No 14 Victoria Docks, Port Melbourne on board the 14,000 ton Commonwealth Line ship SS Largs Bay. May35 Stored awaiting assembly. 11Sep35 Received by No 1 Aircraft Depot (1AD) RAAF Laverton, VIC for assembly & testing. Kestrel engine K3253 fitted. 1935-39 Placed in 1AD Reserve Store. 1939 Allocated to No 21 (City of Melbourne) Squadron at RAAF Laverton. 24Jul39 Received by 21 Sqn. 31Aug39 Received by 1AD for fitment of dual controls. 25Feb40 Landing accident, tipped onto nose - airscrew damaged. Cadet AH Boyd had minor cuts and abrasions. 07Mar40 Engine K3253 replaced with Engine K3269. 10Apr40 Forced landing near Mittagong-cowling damaged. Pilot FLTLT T. Primrose and trainee Cadet F. Smith uninjured. 11Apr40 Received by No 2 Aircraft Depot (2AD) at RAAF Base Richmond, NSW for repairs 25Apr40 Engine K3269 replaced with Engine K3255. 06Jun40 Placed in 2AD Store awaiting issue. 17Jul40 Allocated to No 1 Service Flying Training School (1SFTS) RAAF Base Pt Cook, VIC. 15Aug40 Received by ITS at 1SFTS. 30Sep40 Tipped onto nose while taxying. Airscrew damaged. Pilot A403745 LAC Brinley Pearce JAY uninjured. 08Jan41 Heavy landing while doing circuits and bumps caused extensive damage to undercarriage and lower mainplanes. Pilot A407267 LAC John Harold Dean Wilson was shocked but uninjured. 23Jan41 Received by 1AD for repair. 31Mar41 Received by 1SFTS. 24Jun41 Allocated to No 1 Armament Training Station at RAAF Cressy, VIC. 16Jul41 Allocation cancelled. 20Feb42 Allocated to No 3 Bombing and Gunnery School at RAAF Station West Sale, VIC. 05Mar42 Received by 3BAGS. Condition report recommended overhaul or conversion. 04July42 Tipped onto nose – misuse of brakes, propeller damaged. 14Sep42 Allocated to 1SFTS. 28Sep42 Received by 1SFTS. Recommended for conversion or overhaul. 19May43 Allocated to 1AD Dispersal Area. 21Jul43 Allocation cancelled. Reallocated to 1AD Salvage Section and approved for conversion or destruction.
A1-19	MK.I	1936 One of 36 Mk.I Fighter aircraft (modified for Army Co-operation) under RAAF Order O.I. 452 of 1935. Manufactured by Hawker Aircraft Limited at their Kingston factory in SW London and shipped to Australia in 1936. 17Oct36 Arrived at No 14 Victoria Docks, Port Melbourne on board the 9,000 ton Shaw Savill Line ship SS Coptic. Oct36 Stored awaiting assembly. 19Nov36 Received by No 1 Aircraft Depot (1AD) RAAF Laverton, VIC for assembly & testing. Kestrel engine K5587 fitted. 1936-37 Placed in 1AD Reserve Store. 03May37 Received by No 2 (GR) General Reconnaissance Squadron at RAAF Laverton. (Formation of No 2 Sqn). 25Apr38 Burst tyre on landing at Richmond, minor damage. 14Jul38 Received by 1AD for overhaul. 21Sep38 Received by 2 (GR) Sqn. 07Feb39 Received by No 12 Sqn at RAAF Laverton. (Formation of No 12 Sqn). 29Aug39 Allocated to 1AD. 05Sep39 Received by 1AD. 07Oct39 Temporary allocation to No 1 Armament Training Station (1ATS) at RAAF Station Cressy, VIC. 05Nov39 Received by 1AD. 20Feb40 Allocated to No 21 (City of Melbourne) Sqn at RAAF Laverton. Aircraft defective, returned to 1AD. 23Feb40 Received by 1AD. Converted to dual control. 27Mar40 Allocated to No 1 Service Flying Training School (1SFTS) RAAF Base, Point Cook, VIC. 10Apr40 Received by ITS at 1SFTS. 22Apr40 Port brake grabbed causing aircraft to swing violently and tip onto nose. Pilot FLGOFF Austin uninjured; Cadet EF Ryan injured his back and was admitted to Caulfield Hospital. Aircraft had minor damage and airscrew tips broken. 03Jun40 Engine K5587 removed. Engine K5599 installed. 01Aug40 Engine K5599 removed. Engine K3247 installed. 29Sep40 Engine K3247 removed. Engine K5585 installed. 18Mar41 When performing a night landing at Werribee Satellite field the port axle snapped causing the port wheel to detach. Aircraft suffered moderate damage to the undercarriage and port wing. Pilot O174 FLTLT John Dominic Galvin was bruised and shaken. 30Mar41 Engine K5585 removed. 23May41 Engine K5593 installed. 20Feb42 Allocated to No 3 Bombing and Gunnery School at RAAF Station West Sale, VIC. 05Mar42 Received by 3BAGS. 02May42 Hit a soft spot while taxying – tipped onto nose and damaged propeller. 03Jun43 Allocated to No 13 ATC Sqn at Warrnambool, VIC 16Jun43 Converted to Instructional Demon No 15. 25Jun43 Received by 13 ATC Sqn. 24Jul45 Converted to components.
A1-20	MK.I	1936 One of 36 Mk.I Fighter aircraft (modified for Army Co-operation) under RAAF Order O.I. 452 of 1935. Manufactured by Hawker Aircraft Limited at their Kingston factory in SW London and shipped to Australia in 1936. 17Oct36 Arrived at No 14 Victoria Docks, Port Melbourne on board the 9,000 ton Shaw Savill Line ship SS Coptic. 21Oct36 Received by No 1 Aircraft Depot (1AD) RAAF Laverton, VIC for assembly & testing. Kestrel engine K5579 fitted. 16Nov36 Received by No 1 (AC) Army Co-operation Squadron at RAAF Laverton. 16Dec36 One of eight Demons that flew to Adelaide via Mildura to participate in the SA Centenary Celebrations. 23Dec36 Eight aircraft formation flight "Show the Flag Exercise" from Adelaide to Laverton via Mildura. 09Jul37 Engine K5579 stripped gear wheel, removed for repair. Engine K8949 installed. 29Nov37 One of nine Demons that took part in the 1937 1 Sqn Laverton/Brisbane Exercise. Rout was Laverton-Cootamundra-Narromine-Bourke-Charleville-Roma-Archerfield. 05Dec37 Above Exercise return route was: Archerfield-Coffs Harbour-Richmond-Cootamundra-Laverton. 17Apr38 One of 12 Demons that flew to Richmond for the 1938 Air Pageant at RAAF Base Richmond. 31Aug38 Received by No 21 (City of Melbourne) Squadron at RAAF Laverton. 13Sep39 Ran off taxiway, tipped onto nose - airscrew broken. 17Nov39 Allocated to 1AD for fitment of dual controls and de-rating engine. 23Nov39 Received by 1AD. 28Jan40 Received by 21 Sqn. 27Feb40 Forced landing near Moorabool, VIC at 1650 hrs. Cadet HG Plenty uninjured. Airscrew damaged. 12Apr40 Forced landing. No damage. 24Apr40 Allocated to No 1 Service Flying Training School (1SFTS) RAAF Base, Point Cook, VIC. 10May40 Received by ITS at 1SFTS. 01Dec40 Engine K8949 replaced with K3259. 01Jan41 Issued to 1 SFTS Advanced Training Squadron. 10May41 Issued to ITS at 1 SFTS. 02May41 Engine K3259 replaced with engine K5635. 18Sep41 Engine cut out at 1700 hrs three miles W of Point Cook. Pilot elected to land on beach but the aircraft sank into the sand and overturned. Severe damage to stbd upper & lower wings, centre fuselage, cockpit and airscrew. Solo pilot 403074 SGT T.W Williams received minor bruising. 30Jan42 Converted to components by No 1 Engineering School at Point Cook.
A1-21	MK.I	1936 One of 36 Mk.I Fighter aircraft (modified for Army Co-operation) under RAAF Order O.I. 452 of 1935. Manufactured by Hawker Aircraft Limited at their Kingston factory in SW London and shipped to Australia in 1936. 17Oct36 Arrived at No 14 Victoria Docks, Port Melbourne on board the 9,000 ton Shaw Savill Line ship SS Coptic. 21Oct36 Received by No 1 Aircraft Depot (1AD) RAAF Laverton, VIC for assembly & testing. Kestrel engine K5577 fitted. 16Nov36 Received by No 1 (AC) Army Co-operation Squadron at RAAF Laverton. 16Dec36 One of eight Demons that flew to Adelaide via Mildura to participate in the SA Centenary Celebrations. 23Dec36 Eight aircraft formation flight "Show The Flag Exercise" from Adelaide to Laverton via Mildura. 09Nov37 Engine K5577 removed for servicing, replaced with Engine K5599. 29Nov37 Engine failure, forced landing. Airscrew and engine damaged. 30Nov37 Engine K5599 removed for servicing, replaced with Engine K8945. 29Nov37 One of nine Demons that took part in the 1937 1 Sqn Laverton/Brisbane Exercise. Rout was Laverton-Cootamundra-Narromine-Bourke-Charleville-Roma-Archerfield. 05Dec37 Above Exercise return route was: Archerfield-Coffs Harbour-Richmond-Cootamundra-Laverton. 17Apr38 One of 12 Demons that flew to Richmond for the 1938 Air Pageant at RAAF Base Richmond. 31Aug39 Received by No 21 (City of Melbourne) Squadron at RAAF Laverton. 08Oct39At 1010 hrs bad weather forced the pilot FLGOFF JG Emmerton to land near Trafalgar, NSW. No damage. 17Nov39 Allocated to 1AD for fitment of dual controls and de-rating engine. 23Nov39 Received by 1AD. 29Jan40 Received by 21 Sqn. 06Mar40 Engine K8945 removed for servicing, replaced with Engine K3249. 26Apr40 Allocated to No 1 Service Flying Training School (1SFTS) RAAF Base, Point Cook, VIC. 21May40 Received by ITS at 1SFTS. 04Aug40 Issued to 1 SFTS Advanced Training Squadron (ATS). 18Sep40 Damaged by a storm at Cressy airfield. Both lower wings, stbd upper wing, struts, elevators & tail unit damaged. 22Sep40 Received by 1AD for repairs. Engine K3249 replaced with Engine K3231. 29Nov40 Received by ATS at 1SFTS, 08Oct41 Converted to Instructional Demon No 8. 13Jul44 Converted to components. Authority: 9/16/1751 of Jul44.
A1-22	MK.I	1936 One of 36 Mk.I Fighter aircraft (modified for Army Co-operation) under RAAF Order O.I. 452 of 1935. Manufactured by Hawker Aircraft Limited at their Kingston factory in SW London and shipped to Australia in 1936. 17Oct36 Arrived at No 14 Victoria Docks, Port Melbourne on board the 9,000 ton Shaw Savill Line ship SS Coptic. 21Oct36 Received by No 1 Aircraft Depot (1AD) RAAF Laverton, VIC for assembly & testing. Kestrel engine K5589 fitted. 16Nov36 Received by No 1 (AC) Army Co-operation Squadron at RAAF Laverton. 16Dec36 One of eight Demons that flew to Adelaide via Mildura to participate in the SA Centenary Celebrations. 23Dec36 Eight aircraft formation flight "Show The Flag Exercise" from Adelaide to Laverton via Mildura. 25May37 Engine K5589 removed for servicing, replaced with Engine K8949. 29Nov37 One of nine Demons that took part in the 1937 1 Sqn Laverton/Brisbane Exercise. Rout was Laverton-Cootamundra-Narromine-Bourke-Charleville-Roma-Archerfield. 05Dec37 Above Exercise return route was: Archerfield-Coffs Harbour-Richmond-Cootamundra-Laverton. 17Apr38 One of 12 Demons that flew to Richmond for the 1938 Air Pageant at RAAF Base Richmond. 22Sep38 Engine K5949 removed for servicing, replaced with Engine K5623. 31Aug39 Received by No 21 (City of Melbourne) Squadron at RAAF Laverton. 02Nov39 At 1030 hrs near Derrimut, VIC the machine caught fire, crash landed and burst a tyre. PLTOFF A. Hay uninjured. 02Nov39 Received by 1AD for repairs. Engine K5623 replaced with Engine K5607. Aircraft completely overhauled. 10Jun40 Allocated to No 1 Service Flying Training School (1SFTS) RAAF Base, Point Cook, VIC. 10Jul40 Received by ATS at 1SFTS. 12May41 Engine failure, forced landing, burst tyre, damaged wheel and lower wings. A407598 LAC J.M Wishart uninjured. 09Jun41 Engine K5607 removed for servicing, replaced with Engine K5587. 11Jul41 Hit fence while practicing forced landings. Undercarriage and both lower wings damaged. Crew uninjured. 12Jan42 During night flying at 0100 hrs the engine failed soon after take-off causing the aircraft to crash land 200 yards from the shore. Extensively damaged by immersion is sea water and impact. Instructor O43222 FLTLT S.R Barrey slightly injured; student 416240 LAC K.A Bates uninjured. 18Jul42 On landing approach at Point Cook the student accidently turned off the engine switches. Aircraft landed heavily and the undercarriage collapsed causing extensive damage. Pilot A3403 WOFF AW Whitters and student A408103 LAC DT Burrows received minor injuries. 21Jan42 Allocated to 1AD for possible repair after stripping and inspection following immersion in salt water. 22Jan42 Received 1AD. Held pending decision. 03Feb42 Converted to components.
A1-23	MK.I	1936 One of 36 Mk.I Fighter aircraft (modified for Army Co-operation) under RAAF Order O.I. 452 of 1935. Manufactured by Hawker Aircraft Limited at their Kingston factory in SW London and shipped to Australia in 1936. 22Oct36 Arrived at No 14 Victoria Docks, Port Melbourne on board the 21,000 ton P&O Line ship RMS Maloja. 07Nov36 Received by No 1 Aircraft Depot (1AD) RAAF Laverton, VIC for assembly & testing. Kestrel engine K5581 fitted. 16Nov36 Received by No 1 (AC) Army Co-operation Squadron at RAAF Laverton. 16Dec36 One of eight Demons that flew to Adelaide via Mildura to participate in the SA Centenary Celebrations. 23Dec36 Eight aircraft formation flight "Show The Flag Exercise" from Adelaide to Laverton via Mildura. 29Nov37 One of nine Demons that took part in the 1937 1 Sqn Laverton/Brisbane Exercise. Rout was Laverton-Cootamundra-Narromine-Bourke-Charleville-Roma-Archerfield. 05Dec37 Above Exercise return route was: Archerfield-Coffs Harbour-Richmond-Cootamundra-Laverton. 21Mar38 Engine failure, forced landing. No damage. 17Apr38 One of 12 Demons that flew to Richmond for the 1938 Air Pageant at RAAF Base Richmond. 08Mar39 Engine K5581 removed for servicing, Engine K5595 installed. 31Aug39 Received by No 21 (City of Melbourne) Squadron at RAAF Laverton. 02Nov39 Engine failure, forced landing. No damage. Cadet D, Vernon uninjured. 05Apr40 Allocated to No 1 Service Flying Training School (1SFTS) RAAF Base, Point Cook, VIC. 10Apr40 Received by 1SFTS. 28Apr40 Undercarriage collapsed on landing. Damage to wing tips, lower wings and undercarriage. 26May40 Received 1AD for repairs. 01Aug40Allocated to No 1 Service Flying Training School (1SFTS) RAAF Base, Point Cook, VIC. 04Aug40 Received by 1SFTS. 02Oct40 Heavy landing caused damage to the undercarriage and lower wing fabric. Pilot A4659 LAC James Geoffrey Mierisch received minor injuries. 13Nov40 Engine K5595 time expired, replaced with Engine K5577. 11Dec40 Engine failure, forced landing. Damage to undercarriage and lower wings. Pilot 408030 LAC GC Atherton uninjured. 13Dec40 Received 1AD for repairs. Engine K5577 replaced with Engine K9403. 27Dec40 Received by 1SFTS. 18Mar41 In an effort to avoid an obstruction on the taxiway the student applied too much brake and tipped the aircraft on its nose damaging the airscrew and engine. Instructor O465 FLGOFF Kevin Herbert Springbett and student A407311 A/CPL Leslie Newall were uninjured. 13Jun41 After landing at Little River satellite field the pilot used excessive braking, aircraft tipped onto nose damaging airscrew and engine fairing. Solo Pilot LAC ET Gardiner was uninjured. 14Jun41 Engine failure caused a forced landing in a paddock near Point Cook. Aircraft ran through a fence damaging the undercarriage fairings and port wing. Solo pilot A407311 A/CPL Leslie Newall was uninjured. 25Mar42 Allocated to Armament Training Station (ATS) at RAAF Laverton. 30Mar42 Received by ATS. 01Feb43 Allocated to 1SFTS. 08Feb43 Received by 1SFTS. 07Jun43 Allocated to 1AD for conversion. Jul43 Converted to components.
A1-24	MK.I	1936 One of 36 Mk.I Fighter aircraft (modified for Army Co-operation) under RAAF Order O.I. 452 of 1935. Manufactured by Hawker Aircraft Limited at their Kingston factory in SW London and shipped to Australia in 1936. 22Oct36 Arrived at No 14 Victoria Docks, Port Melbourne on board the 21,000 ton P&O Line ship RMS Maloja. 27Oct36 Received by No 1 Aircraft Depot (1AD) RAAF Laverton, VIC for assembly & testing. Kestrel engine K5595 fitted. 16Nov36 Received by No 1 (AC) Army Co-operation Squadron at RAAF Laverton. 16Dec36 One of eight Demons that flew to Adelaide via Mildura to participate in the SA Centenary Celebrations. 23Dec36 Eight aircraft formation flight "Show The Flag Exercise" from Adelaide to Laverton via Mildura. 29Nov37 One of nine Demons that took part in the 1937 1 Sqn Laverton/Brisbane Exercise. Rout was Laverton-Cootamundra-Narromine-Bourke-Charleville-Roma-Archerfield. 05Dec37 Above Exercise return route was: Archerfield-Coffs Harbour-Richmond-Cootamundra-Laverton. 17Apr38 One of 12 Demons that flew to Richmond for the 1938 Air Pageant at RAAF Base Richmond. 08Sep38 Engine K5595 time expired, replaced with Engine K5605. 20Feb38 Engine failure, forced landing. No damage. 25Jul39 Engine K5605 replaced with Engine K5635. 31Aug39 Received by No 21 (City of Melbourne) Squadron at RAAF Laverton. 30Oct39 Lower mainplanes changed during 120 hour servicing. 10Jan40 Allocated to No 1 Service Flying Training School (1SFTS) RAAF Base, Point Cook, VIC. 24Jan40 Received by ITS at 1SFTS. 19Mar40 Engine failure, forced landing. No damage. 04Aug40 Engine failure, forced landing. No damage. Engine K5635 replaced with Engine K5579. 11Aug40 Issued to 1 SFTS Advanced Training Squadron (ATS). 30Oct40 Engine failure, forced landing. No damage. Pilot O250297 FLTLT John Hamilton Buckham 20Jan14 Collided with Anson N.1331 when taxying. Lower port wing spar broken. 01Aug41 Engine K5579 time expired, replaced with Engine K3231. 30Apr42 Allocated to No 3 Bombing and Gunnery School at RAAF Station West Sale, VIC. 04Jun42 Received by 3BAGS. 23Jun42 Allocated to No 10 ATC Squadron at Yallourn, VIC Jul43 Converted to Instructional Demon No 16. 17Aug43 Received by 10 (ATC) Sqn. 22Oct46 Approval for conversion. 12Feb48 Conversion completed
A1-25	MK.I	1936 One of 36 Mk.I Fighter aircraft (modified for Army Co-operation) under RAAF Order O.I. 452 of 1935. Manufactured by Hawker Aircraft Limited at their Kingston factory in SW London and shipped to Australia in 1936. 22Oct36 Arrived at No 14 Victoria Docks, Port Melbourne on board the 21,000 ton P&O Line ship RMS Maloja. 07Nov36 Received by No 1 Aircraft Depot (1AD) RAAF Laverton, VIC for assembly & testing. Kestrel engine K5591 fitted. 16Nov36 Received by No 1 (AC) Army Co-operation Squadron at RAAF Laverton. 16Dec36 One of eight Demons that flew to Adelaide via Mildura to participate in the SA Centenary Celebrations. 23Dec36 Eight aircraft formation flight "Show The Flag Exercise" from Adelaide to Laverton via Mildura. 29Nov37 One of nine Demons that took part in the 1937 1 Sqn Laverton/Brisbane Exercise. Rout was Laverton-Cootamundra-Narromine-Bourke-Charleville-Roma-Archerfield. 05Dec37 Above Exercise return route was: Archerfield-Coffs Harbour-Richmond-Cootamundra-Laverton. 11Mar38 Engine failure, forced landing. No damage. 17Apr38 One of 12 Demons that flew to Richmond for the 1938 Air Pageant at RAAF Base Richmond. 13Apr38 Struck hangar during taxying. Damage to top wing. 28Sep38 Engine K5591 time expired, replaced with Engine K9389. 03Feb39 Engine failure on start, gear drive sheared. Engine K9389 replaced with Engine K5607. 31Aug39 Received by No 21 (City of Melbourne) Squadron at RAAF Laverton. 19Dec39 Engine K5607 replaced with Engine K3241. 12Jan40 Overturned on landing at 1245 hrs. Damage to upper wing, engine and airscrew. Cadet LB Hack uninjured. 29Dec40 Engine K3241 replaced with Engine K8931. 15Jan41 Allocated to 1AD for complete overhaul. 19Jan41 Allocation cancelled. Reallocated to No 1 Engineering School at Ascot Vale, VIC 23Jun41 Converted to Instructional Demon No 2. 02May45 Converted to components.
A1-26	MK.I	1936 One of 36 Mk.I Fighter aircraft (modified for Army Co-operation) under RAAF Order O.I. 452 of 1935. Manufactured by Hawker Aircraft Limited at their Kingston factory in SW London and shipped to Australia in 1936. 28Oct36 Arrived in crates at Pitman Wharf, Sydney NSW on board the 13,000 ton Shaw Savill Line ship MV Waiwera. 04Nov36 Received by No 2 Aircraft Depot (2AD) RAAF Base Richmond, NSW for assembly. Kestrel engine K5583 fitted. 17Dec36 Received by No 3 (AC) Army Co-operation Squadron at RAAF Richmond. 25Jul37 Engine failure, forced landing. Damage to fuselage, top wing and engine. 22Jul37 Received by 2AD for repairs. Engine K5583 replaced with Engine K8943. 21Sep38 120 hourly servicing. 08Feb39 Taxied into hangar wall. Damage to top wing and airscrew. 08Mar39 Engine K8943 replaced with Engine K3247. 21Mar39 Ran out of petrol, forced landing near at Ariah Park, NSW. No damage. 08May39 Engine K3247 removed. 15Jun39 Received by 2AD (less engine) for overhaul. 581 hours since last overhaul. 13Sep39 Engine K5625 fitted. Allocated to 3 Sqn at RAAF Richmond. 19Sep39 Received by 3 Sqn. 27Oct39 Struck drogue target. Minor damage. 20Jun40 Allocated to No 4 (GR) General Reconnaissance Squadron at RAAF Richmond. 04Jul40 Allocated to No 1 Service Flying Training School (1SFTS) RAAF Base, Point Cook, VIC. 08Jul40 Received by ATS at 1SFTS. Engine K5625 replaced with Engine K5611. 06Feb41 Attempted to take-off cross-wind, failed and tipped onto nose. Minor damage. Pilot LAC E.C Smith was uninjured. 30Mar41 Engine K5611 replaced with Engine K8937. 15May41 When landing at dusk on Point Cook airfield the aircraft hit an obstruction causing moderate damage to lower port wing. Pilot A407311 LAC Leslie Newall was uninjured. 21Dec41 Engine failed while towing a target drogue. Jettisoned the drogue and forced landed in a field near Point Cook - no damage. Pilot A407917 SGT M.A. Truman was uninjured. 15Jan42 Held unserviceable at 1SFTS. 20Feb42 Allocated to No 3 Bombing and Gunnery School at RAAF Station West Sale, VIC. 05Mar42 Received by 3BAGS. 29Jun42 Engine failed over target at Dutson Weapons Range and aircraft crashed. Pilot O411003 F. Callen and Observer A409643 CPL A.G Archibald escaped the wreckage with minor injuries. Aircraft was effectively destroyed. 05Aug42 Converted to components.
A1-27	MK.I	1936 One of 36 Mk.I Fighter aircraft (modified for Army Co-operation) under RAAF Order O.I. 452 of 1935. Manufactured by Hawker Aircraft Limited at their Kingston factory in SW London and shipped to Australia in 1936. 28Oct36 Arrived in crates at Pitman Wharf, Sydney NSW on board the 13,000 ton Shaw Savill Line ship MV Waiwera. 04Nov36 Received by No 2 Aircraft Depot (2AD) RAAF Base Richmond, NSW for assembly. Kestrel engine K5593 fitted. 17Dec36 Received by No 3 (AC) Army Co-operation Squadron at RAAF Richmond. 26Sep38 Engine failure, forced landing. No petrol flowing. 24Oct38 Received by 2AD for repairs. Engine K5593 replaced with Engine K5631. 21Mar39 Ran out of petrol, forced landing near at Ariah Park, NSW. No damage. 08May39 600 hourly change of fabric components. 24Oct39 Tipped onto nose while taxying down wind. Airscrew damaged. 20Jun40 Allocated to No 4 (GR) General Reconnaissance Squadron at RAAF Richmond. 04Jul40 Allocated to No 1 Service Flying Training School (1SFTS) RAAF Base, Point Cook, VIC. 08Jul40 Received by ATS. 30Aug40 Engine K5631 replaced with Engine K3259. 08Dec40 180 hourly service. Engine K3259 replaced with Engine K5613. 23Jan40 Engine K5631 replaced with Engine K8941. 30May41 Engine K8941replaced with Engine K3245. 20Feb42 Allocated to No 3 Bombing and Gunnery School at RAAF Station West Sale, VIC. 05Mar42 Received by 3BAGS. 07Jul42 An engine failure at 1600 hrs resulted in a crash landing three miles SW of the Dutson Gunnery Range. Upon impact the aircraft burst into flames and was destroyed. Pilot 416240 SGT Kelvin Arthur Bates (24) single of Norwood, SA was killed and, student 415423 LAC Allan Frank Hehir (19) of Fremantle, WA was seriously injured. SGT Bates is buried in Lameroo Cemetery, Lameroo SA General Plot Row 1 Grave 40 LAC Hehir fully recovered and served through WWII, discharging in 1945 with the rank of Warrant Officer. 13Jul42 Awaiting conversion authority. 06Aug42 Converted to components.
A1-28	MK.I	1936 One of 36 Mk.I Fighter aircraft (modified for Army Co-operation) under RAAF Order O.I. 452 of 1935. Manufactured by Hawker Aircraft Limited at their Kingston factory in SW London and shipped to Australia in 1936. 28Oct36 Arrived in crates at Pitman Wharf, Sydney NSW on board the 13,000 ton Shaw Savill Line ship MV Waiwera. 04Nov36 Received by No 2 Aircraft Depot (2AD) RAAF Base Richmond, NSW for assembly . Kestrel engine K5609 fitted. 17Dec36 Received by No 3 (AC) Army Co-operation Squadron at RAAF Richmond. 02Feb37 One of eight Demons that made a massed attack on HMA Fleet elements and Jervis Bay Naval Base as part of combined Forces Exercises. Pilot was O324 FLTLT William Lloyd Hely. 28Feb38 Bad weather caused forced landing at Mascot airport. No damage. 22Oct38 Engine failure, forced landing. No damage. 25Oct38 Engine failure, forced landing. No damage. 03Nov38 Placed in 2AD Store. 19Apr39 Engine K5609 removed. 06Mar40 Held unserviceable at 2AD. 31Jul40 All major fittings & components declared unserviceable, beyond repair. Parts cannibalized to repair other Demons. 19Aug40 Converted to Demon Instructional Airframe No 6. 17Oct45 Converted to components.
A1-29	MK.I	1936 One of 36 Mk.I Fighter aircraft (modified for Army Co-operation) under RAAF Order O.I. 452 of 1935. Manufactured by Hawker Aircraft Limited at their Kingston factory in SW London and shipped to Australia in 1936. 28Oct36 Arrived in crates at Pitman Wharf, Sydney NSW on board the 13,000 ton Shaw Savill Line ship MV Waiwera. 04Nov36 Received by No 2 Aircraft Depot (2AD) RAAF Base Richmond, NSW for assembly. Kestrel engine K5617 fitted. 17Dec36 1st Demon assembled at 2AD. Test flown by CO of 2AD O4 GRCPT Adrian Linley Cole MC DFC and Engineering Officer O6 FLTLT Leslie Griffiths Carter. 21Dec36 Received by No 3 (AC) Army Co-operation Squadron at RAAF Richmond. 02Feb37 One of eight Demons that made a massed attack on HMA Fleet elements and Jervis Bay Naval Base as part of combined Forces Exercises. Pilot was O163 PLTOFF Thomas Henry Davies. 12Jul37 Received by 2AD for fitment of dual controls. 02Aug37 Received by 3 Sqn. 09May38 Engine K5617 time expired, replaced with Engine K5597. 08Jul38 Engine failure, forced landing. No damage. 20Jul38 Engine failure caused the pilot, O174 FLTLT John Dominic Galvin, to perform forced landing at Douglas Park, NSW. The aircraft struck a large cable on landing and was severely damaged. Neither the pilot nor the observer A1926 LAC A.L Godden were injured. 21Jul38 Recovered by 2AD staff. Engine K5597 sent to 2AD for reconditioning and reissue. Airframe extensively damaged and recommended for conversion. Aug38 Converted to components.
A1-30	MK.I	1936 One of 36 Mk.I Fighter aircraft (modified for Army Co-operation) under RAAF Order O.I. 452 of 1935. Manufactured by Hawker Aircraft Limited at their Kingston factory in SW London and shipped to Australia in 1936. 28Oct36 Arrived in crates at Pitman Wharf, Sydney NSW on board the 13,000 ton Shaw Savill Line ship MV Waiwera. 04Nov36 Received by No 2 Aircraft Depot (2AD) RAAF Base Richmond, NSW for assembly. Kestrel engine K5585 fitted. 20Nov36 Placed in 2AD Store. 01Feb37 Received by No 3 (AC) Army Co-operation Squadron at RAAF Richmond. 02Feb37 One of eight Demons that made a massed attack on HMA Fleet elements and Jervis Bay Naval Base as part of combined Forces Exercises. Pilot was O165 PLTOFF William Faulkner Allshorn. 25Feb37 On a ferry flight from Laverton to Richmond the aircraft ran out of fuel and forced landed near Jerilderie, NSW. The port wheel, port wing and airscrew were damaged. Spares were trucked from Richmond, the aircraft repaired and flown to Richmond on 27Feb37. Crew of O165 PLTOFF W F Allshorn and A1865 AC1 A.C.F Uphill were uninjured. 08Nov37 Forced landing at Scone, NSW. Engine and airframe extensively damaged. Pilot O324 FLTLT William Lloyd Hely received minor injuries. 15Nov37 Received by 2AD for repairs. Engine K5585 removed. 30Aug38 Held unserviceable at 2AD, awaiting engine. 15Sep38 Engine K5621 installed. 16Nov38 Received by 3 Sqn. 08May39 Radiator and engine removed. 07Jun39 Radiator and Engine K5633 installed. 11Sep39 An engine failure at 4000ft over Kurrajong NSW resulted in a forced landing near the East Kurrajong School at 0845 hrs. The aircraft landed in a paddock then hit a post and fence which tipped the aircraft onto its nose breaking the airscrew and causing minor damage to the engine. Fabric on the lower mainplane was torn and several ribs and one spar were broken. Pilot O376 PLTOFF John Rawley Perrin and Observer A1874 CPL SJ Nicholl were uninjured. 18Sep39 Cause of the 11Sep accident was a faulty Magneto. Estimated four weeks to repair the aircraft at 2AD. 29Mar40 Engine failure, crash landing. Wings, rudder, airscrew, inter-wing struts, centre section struts badly damaged. 01Apr40 Received by 2AD for repairs/condition report. 19Jun40 Departed by road for issue to No 1 Engineering School at Ascot Vale, Melbourne. 28Oct40 Converted to Instructional Demon No 3. 14May46 Offered for disposal by CDC. 29May46 Authorized for write-off. 26Nov47 Passed to DAP for disposal action. 08Feb49 DAP Action completed.
A1-31	MK.I	1936 One of 36 Mk.I Fighter aircraft (modified for Army Co-operation) under RAAF Order O.I. 452 of 1935. Manufactured by Hawker Aircraft Limited at their Kingston factory in SW London and shipped to Australia in 1936. 28Oct36 Arrived in crates at Pitman Wharf, Sydney NSW on board the 13,000 ton Shaw Savill Line ship MV Waiwera. 04Nov36 Received by No 2 Aircraft Depot (2AD) RAAF Base Richmond, NSW for assembly. Kestrel engine K5619 fitted. 20Nov36 Placed in 2AD Store. 01Feb37 Received by No 3 (AC) Army Co-operation Squadron at RAAF Richmond. 02Feb37 One of eight Demons that made a massed attack on HMA Fleet elements and Jervis Bay Naval Base as part of combined Forces Exercises. Pilot was O87 PLTOFF Peter Ronald Heath. 07Mar38 Forced landing at Liverpool, NSW. 30Aug38 Towed Target Banner dropped from A1-17 struck -31 parked below. Minor damage to upper wing. 31Aug38 Engine K5619 time expired, replaced with engine K5615. 21Mar39 Ran out of petrol, forced landing near at Ariah Park, NSW. No damage. 31Jul39 670 hours since last fabric change. 31Oct39 Allocated to 2AD for fabric change 01Dec39 Received by 2AD - minus engine K5615. 15Jul40 Engine K5619 installed. 17Jul40 Allocated to No 1 Service Flying Training School (1SFTS) RAAF Base, Point Cook, VIC. 26Jul40 Received by 1SFTS and issued to Intermediate Training Squadron (ITS). 04Jan41 Taking–off from Werribee Satellite field the aircraft was almost airborne when the pilot saw another aircraft closing in from a cross heading. When taking avoiding action the port wing tip struck the ground causing a crash landing that inflicted serious damage to the undercarriage, lower wings, airscrew and fwd fuselage. Pilot A407225 LAC B J Davis received minor injuries. 10Jan41 Issued to 1AD for repairs. 20Feb42 Allocated to No 3 Bombing and Gunnery School at RAAF Station West Sale, VIC. 05Mar42 Received by 3BAGS. 06Apr42 Damage to port lower mainplane following heavy landing. 09Oct42 Engine failure, forced landing near Seaspray, VIC. Aircraft repaired and flown back to base. Pilot A450364 SGT Harry Duguid was uninjured. 23Jun43 Allocated to No 4 Cadet Wing at RAAF Point Cook. 20Jul43 Converted to Instructional Airframe No 14. 03Dec45 Converted to components.
A1-32	MK.I	1936 One of 36 Mk.I Fighter aircraft (modified for Army Co-operation) under RAAF Order O.I. 452 of 1935. Manufactured by Hawker Aircraft Limited at their Kingston factory in SW London and shipped to Australia in 1936. 12Nov36 Arrived at No 14 Victoria Docks, Port Melbourne on board the 18,000 ton Commonwealth Line ship SS Jervis Bay. 16Nov36 Received by No 1 Aircraft Depot (1AD) RAAF Laverton, VIC for assembly & testing. Kestrel engine K5599 fitted. 26Nov36 Received by No 1 (AC) Army Co-operation Squadron at RAAF Laverton. 16Dec36 One of eight Demons that flew to Adelaide via Mildura to participate in the SA Centenary Celebrations. 23Dec36 Eight aircraft formation flight "Show the Flag Exercise" from Adelaide to Laverton via Mildura. 12Mar37 Tyre burst on landing at Seymour, aircraft nosed over causing significant damage. Trucked back to Laverton. 08Jul37 Engine K5599 time expired, replaced with Engine K8953. 31Aug37 Aircraft was part of the RAAF contingent present at the Hamilton Annual Show (VIC). After take-off the aircraft attempted a tight climbing turn but stalled and dived into the ground 200ft in front of the stunned crowd and burst into flames. Despite a quick response from would be rescuers the crew could not be saved. In particular, AC1 2239 William Simpson McAloney raced to the blazing aircraft and managed to pull the pilot out of the cockpit but he was overcome with smoke and severe burns and was forced to leave the pilot on the ground near the aircraft. Pilot FLGOFF Kenneth W McKenzie (23) single of Noorat, VIC and observer SGT 1897 Norman Torrens-Witherow (23) married of Yarraville, VIC were killed. FLGOFF McKenzie is buried at the Colac Cemetery, Colac VIC SGT Torrens-Witherow is buried at the Castlemaine Cemetery, Castlemaine VIC. Sep37 Written-off: Air Board Agenda 2108/37. Engine to be converted to Instructional Engine K3. Note: For his gallant rescue attempt AC1 McAloney was awarded the Albert Medal on 4th February 1938- a unique award in the annals of the RAAF. This award was converted to the George Cross in 1972 when the Albert Medal became obsolete. AC1 McAloney recovered from his burns and remained in the RAAF until his retirement as Wing Commander William Simpson "Bill" McAloney GC, OBE in 1966.
A1-33	MK.I	1936 One of 36 Mk.I Fighter aircraft (modified for Army Co-operation) under RAAF Order O.I. 452 of 1935. Manufactured by Hawker Aircraft Limited at their Kingston factory in SW London and shipped to Australia in 1936. 12Nov36 Arrived at No 14 Victoria Docks, Port Melbourne on board the 18,000 ton Commonwealth Line ship SS Jervis Bay. 16Nov36 Received by No 1 Aircraft Depot (1AD) RAAF Laverton, VIC for assembly & testing. Kestrel engine K5603 fitted. 26Nov36 Received by No 1 (AC) Army Co-operation Squadron at RAAF Laverton. 16Dec36 One of eight Demons that flew to Adelaide via Mildura to participate in the SA Centenary Celebrations. 23Dec36 Eight aircraft formation flight "Show The Flag Exercise" from Adelaide to Laverton via Mildura. 22May37 Engine K5603 time expired, replaced with Engine K8951. 29Nov37 One of nine Demons that took part in the 1937 1 Sqn Laverton/Brisbane Exercise. Rout was Laverton-Cootamundra-Narromine-Bourke-Charleville-Roma-Archerfield. 05Dec37 Above Exercise return route was: Archerfield-Coffs Harbour-Richmond-Cootamundra-Laverton. 05Dec37 Engine failed soon after take-off from Frampton, six miles SE of Cootamundra on a flight from Archerfield, Brisbane to RAAF Base Laverton. The pilot forced landed in a paddock, where the aircraft overturned and burst into flames. The pilot PLTOFF Jack Frederick Fallon (20) single of Brisbane, QLD was trapped in the aircraft and killed; the crewman LAC Henry Raymond Fitzgerald was thrown from the machine as it turned over. Fitzgerald's parachute opened and caught fire and although he managed to crawl away from the blazing wreck, the fire travelled across the attached parachute and ignited his coveralls. When rescuers arrived on the scene they found Fitzgerald a short distance away with his clothes burnt off and suffering from severe burns. Dec37 Approved for write-off: Air Board Agenda 2189/37. Airframe and engine to be converted to components. Postscript: The crash of A1-33 produced far-reaching upheaval in the administration of the RAAF. As there had been seven Demon mishaps in that one week period, the press maintained that there were problems with either airworthiness or standards of pilot training in the RAAF, notwithstanding evidence that A1-33 had been lost through a simple oversight by the pilot. An insistent, militant campaign mounted by Fallon’s AWU union official father added to the clamour for a public inquiry. This ultimately led to Marshal of the RAF Sir Edward Ellington conducting a visit of inspection in 1938, which led to the removal of the RAAF’s Chief of the Air Staff, Air Vice-Marshal Richard Williams.
A1-34	MK.I	1936 One of 36 Mk.I Fighter aircraft (modified for Army Co-operation) under RAAF Order O.I. 452 of 1935. Manufactured by Hawker Aircraft Limited at their Kingston factory in SW London and shipped to Australia in 1936. 12Nov36 Arrived at No 14 Victoria Docks, Port Melbourne on board the 18,000 ton Commonwealth Line ship SS Jervis Bay. 16Nov36 Received by No 1 Aircraft Depot (1AD) RAAF Laverton, VIC for assembly & testing. Kestrel engine K5607 fitted. 02Jan37 Received by No 1 (AC) Army Co-operation Squadron at RAAF Laverton. 29Nov37 One of nine Demons that took part in the 1937 1 Sqn Laverton/Brisbane Exercise. Rout was Laverton-Cootamundra-Narromine-Bourke-Charleville-Roma-Archerfield. 05Dec37 Above Exercise return route was: Archerfield-Coffs Harbour-Richmond-Cootamundra-Laverton. 15Feb38 Engine failure, forced landing. No damage. Engine K5607 replaced with Engine K3231. 21Feb38 Engine K3231 replaced with Engine K5577. 03Apr38 Minor mid-air collision with A1-26. Light damage to port wing tip. 17Apr38 One of 12 Demons that flew to Richmond for the 1938 Air Pageant at RAAF Base Richmond. 31Aug39 Received by No 22 (City of Sydney) Squadron at RAAF Richmond, NSW. 21Nov39 Engine K5577 allocated to 2AD for overhaul, replaced with Engine K3247. 17Jan40 Pilot became lost when performing a height test and crash landed at Mittagong at 1130 hrs. The aircraft was severely damaged and the solo pilot Cadet JR Stanley received minor injuries. 26Jan40 Received by 2AD for repairs. 08Jul40 Held unserviceable at 2AD. 31Jul40 Allocated to No 1 Service Flying Training School (1SFTS) RAAF Base, Point Cook, VIC. 09Aug40 Received by 1SFTS and issued to Intermediate Training Squadron (ITS). 31Jan41 At 1130 hrs landed down-wind at the Laverton Relief Landing Ground. Poor airmanship resulted in a ground loop and severe damage to stbd upper & lower wings; and, the airscrew blades bent backwards. Solo pilot 407361 LAC R.H Stratford was uninjured. 28Apr41 Engine failure caused forced landing immediately after take-off at Laverton. Struck fence and tipped onto nose damaging the airscrew. Pilot A401005 LAC J.W. Williams was shaken but unhurt. 30May41 Engine K3247 allocated to 2AD for overhaul, replaced with Engine K88933. 20Feb42 Allocated to No 3 Bombing and Gunnery School at RAAF Station West Sale, VIC. 05Mar42 Received by 3BAGS. 13Aug42 Allocated to No 1 Service Flying Training School (1SFTS) RAAF Base, Point Cook, VIC. 09Sep42 Received by 1SFTS 28Dec42 Held unserviceable at 1SFTS, awaiting spares. 19May43 Allocated to 1AD Dispersal Area. 21Jul43 Allocation cancelled. Reallocated to 1AD Salvage Section for conversion and/or destruction. Aug43 Conversion action completed.
A1-35	MK.I	1936 One of 36 Mk.I Fighter aircraft (modified for Army Co-operation) under RAAF Order O.I. 452 of 1935. Manufactured by Hawker Aircraft Limited at their Kingston factory in SW London and shipped to Australia in 1936. 12Nov36 Arrived at No 14 Victoria Docks, Port Melbourne on board the 18,000 ton Commonwealth Line ship SS Jervis Bay. 16Nov36 Received by No 1 Aircraft Depot (1AD) RAAF Laverton, VIC for assembly & testing. Kestrel engine K5613 fitted. 02Jan37 Received by No 1 (AC) Army Co-operation Squadron at RAAF Laverton. 21Oct37 Engine K5613 allocated to 1AD for overhaul, replaced with Engine K5589. 29Nov37 One of nine Demons that took part in the 1937 1 Sqn Laverton/Brisbane Exercise. Rout was Laverton-Cootamundra-Narromine-Bourke-Charleville-Roma-Archerfield. 05Dec37 Above Exercise return route was: Archerfield-Coffs Harbour-Richmond-Cootamundra-Laverton. 17Apr38 One of 12 Demons that flew to Richmond for the 1938 Air Pageant at RAAF Base Richmond. 29Sep38 Struck fence after landing. Minor damage to undercarriage. 31Aug39 Received by No 22 (City of Sydney) Squadron at RAAF Richmond, NSW. 17Aug39 Engine failed at 2000ft after take-off. Landed in paddock, no damage. 02Jan40 Engine failure, forced landing one mile S of the airfield. No damage. Cadet JR Kinninmont was uninjured. 11Jan40 Pilot stalled at 60ft and landed awkwardly causing a tyre to burst and the aircraft overturned. Damaged to upper wing, airscrew and undercarriage. Solo pilot Cadet PR McGrill received bruising and abrasions. 26Jan40 Allocated to 2AD for repairs. 02Feb40 Received by 2AD. 20Jun40 Held unserviceable at 2AD. 15Aug40 Allocated to No 1 Service Flying Training School (1SFTS) RAAF Base, Point Cook, VIC. 26Aug40 Received by 1SFTS and issued to Advanced Training Squadron (ATS). 02Feb41 Engine failure one mile NW of the field caused a downwind forced landing, aircraft overturned causing extensive damage. Solo pilot 407221 LAC J.C Campbell was uninjured. 13Apr41 Engine K5589 allocated to 1AD for overhaul, replaced with Engine K5579. 14Jun41 Engine K5579 allocated to 1AD for overhaul, replaced with Engine K5595. 05Jul41 Engine K5595 allocated to 1AD for overhaul, replaced with Engine K5589 23Oct41 Struck a soft patch while taxying and tipped onto nose. Minor damage. PilotA411300 LAC J. Duguid was uninjured. 25Mar42 Allocated to 1 SFTS Armament School (AS) at Hamilton VIC. 24Jul42 Received by AS at Hamilton, VIC. 01Feb43 Allocated to 1SFTS at RAAF Base, Point Cook, VIC. 08Feb43 Received by 1SFTS. 07Jun43 Allocated to 1AD for conversion. 1943 Converted to components.
A1-36	MK.I	1936 One of 36 Mk.I Fighter aircraft (modified for Army Co-operation) under RAAF Order O.I. 452 of 1935. Manufactured by Hawker Aircraft Limited at their Kingston factory in SW London and shipped to Australia in 1936. 12Nov36 Arrived at No 14 Victoria Docks, Port Melbourne on board the 18,000 ton Commonwealth Line ship SS Jervis Bay. 18Nov36 Received by No 1 Aircraft Depot (1AD) RAAF Laverton, VIC for assembly & testing. Kestrel engine K5623 fitted. 02Jan37 Received by No 1 (AC) Army Co-operation Squadron at RAAF Laverton. 29Nov37 One of nine Demons that took part in the 1937 1 Sqn Laverton/Brisbane Exercise. Rout was Laverton-Cootamundra-Narromine-Bourke-Charleville-Roma-Archerfield. 05Dec37 Above Exercise return route was: Archerfield-Coffs Harbour-Richmond-Cootamundra-Laverton. 06Dec37 Aircraft crashed from 150ft soon after take-off from Cootamundra airfield and was severely damaged. The crew walked away from the crash but the pilot A3318 SGR R.J. Parker received a broken nose, broken arm, contusions and concussion; and, the observer A3665 SGT W.A. Brockie received facial injuries, bruising and shock. 07Dec37A group of mechanics from Laverton recovered the wreckage and transported the remains to Laverton by road. 14Dec37 Received by 1AD for reporting. Recommended for conversion. 07Feb38 Held at 1AD workshops. 1938 Approved for write-off: Air Board Agenda 2151/38
A1-37	MK.I	1936 One of 36 Mk.I Fighter aircraft (modified for Army Co-operation) under RAAF Order O.I. 452 of 1935. Manufactured by Hawker Aircraft Limited at their Kingston factory in SW London and shipped to Australia in 1936. 12Nov36 Arrived at No 14 Victoria Docks, Port Melbourne on board the 18,000 ton Commonwealth Line ship SS Jervis Bay. 18Nov36 Received by No 1 Aircraft Depot (1AD) RAAF Laverton, VIC for assembly & testing. Kestrel engine K5605 fitted. 02Jan37 Received by No 1 (AC) Army Co-operation Squadron at RAAF Laverton. 29Nov37 One of nine Demons that took part in the 1937 1 Sqn Laverton/Brisbane Exercise. Rout was Laverton-Cootamundra-Narromine-Bourke-Charleville-Roma-Archerfield. 05Dec37 Above Exercise return route was: Archerfield-Coffs Harbour-Richmond-Cootamundra-Laverton. 15Feb38 Engine K5605 allocated to 1AD for overhaul, replaced with Engine K5613. 17Apr38 One of 12 Demons that flew to Richmond for the 1938 Air Pageant at RAAF Base Richmond. 06Oct38 Landing accident, bracing wires snapped. 13Jun39 Struck a soft patch on landing. Tipped onto nose. Airscrew broken. 01Aug39 Engine K5613 allocated to 1AD for overhaul, replaced with Engine K9389 installed. 31Aug39 Received by No 22 (City of Sydney) Squadron at RAAF Richmond, NSW. 18Dec39 Allocated to No 3 (AC) Army Co-operation Squadron at RAAF Richmond. 09Jan40 Allocated to No 2 Aircraft Depot (2AD) RAAF Base Richmond for fabric recovering. 14Jun40 Engine K9389 allocated to 1AD for overhaul, replaced with Engine K5583 installed. 17Jul40 Allocated to No 1 Service Flying Training School (1SFTS) RAAF Base, Point Cook, VIC. 26Jul40 Received by 1SFTS and issued to Intermediate Training Squadron (ITS). 09May41 Engine K5583 allocated to 1AD for overhaul, replaced with Engine K3247 installed. 20Feb42 Allocated to No 3 Bombing and Gunnery School at RAAF Station West Sale, VIC. 05Mar42 Received by 3BAGS. 05Dec42 Allocated to Point Cook Technical Section for overhaul. 14Dec42 Received by Technical Section Point Cook. 18Jan43 Allocated to Paratroop Training Unit (PTU) at RAAF Richmond, NSW. 25Jan43 Received by PTU May43 Approval for conversion to PTU Instructional Airframe No 20. 05Jan44 Issued to N0 34 ATC Squadron at Inverell, NSW 18Dec45 Offered by CDC for disposal. 22Feb46 Sold by CDC to Mr A. Yates Evans St, Inverell No further information
A1-38	MK.I	1936 One of 36 Mk.I Fighter aircraft (modified for Army Co-operation) under RAAF Order O.I. 452 of 1935. Manufactured by Hawker Aircraft Limited at their Kingston factory in SW London and shipped to Australia in 1936. 12Nov36 Arrived at No 14 Victoria Docks, Port Melbourne on board the 18,000 ton Commonwealth Line ship SS Jervis Bay. 18Nov36 Received by No 1 Aircraft Depot (1AD) RAAF Laverton, VIC for assembly & testing. Kestrel engine K5601 fitted. 03Mar37 Received by No 2 (GR) General Reconnaissance Squadron at RAAF Laverton. 02May38 Alkali from the accumulator sprayed over the aircraft during aerobatics causing the fabric cover to burn in places. Engine seized and a/c forced landed. No further damage. Engine K5601 replaced with Engine K5591. 17Jan39 Struck fence on landing approach. Minor damage to undercarriage. Pilot PLTOFF J. Lewis uninjured. 06Feb39 Engine boiled when doing a test flight causing a forced landing on the aerodrome. Pilot O215 PLTOFF Richard Arthur Oakley was uninjured. 07Feb39 Allocated to No 12 (GP) General Purpose Squadron at RAAF Laverton. 29Aug39 Allocated to 1AD. 05Sep39 Received by 1AD. 07Oct39 Allocated to No 1 Service Flying Training School (1SFTS) RAAF Base, Point Cook, VIC. 05Nov39 Received by 1SFTS and issued to Advanced Training Squadron (ATS). 22Jan40 Issued to 1SFTS. 17Mar40 Engine K5591 allocated to 1AD for overhaul, replaced with Engine K3231. 01Aug40 During night flying dual instruction the student pilot misjudged the height on landing approach and struck a fence. Severe damage to the aircraft; Instructor A3403 FSGT William Allan Whetters and student Cadet J. Hermes were uninjured. 24Nov40 Engine K3231 replace with Engine K9393. 27Apr41 Engine failure caused crash landing at Point Cook. Aircraft ran into boundary fence causing moderate damage. Pilot O123593 PLTOFF Phillip Bruce Sinnott received minor injuries. 15Jun41 Excessive brake usage caused aircraft to tip onto nose after landing at Little River satellite airfield near point Cook. Airscrew damaged. Solo pilot LAC W. Rose was uninjured. 31Aug41 Engine K9393 replace with Engine K3259. 30Apr42 Allocated to No 3 Bombing and Gunnery School at RAAF Station West Sale, VIC. 08Jun42 Received by 3BAGS. 17Jul42 Tipped onto nose – misuse of brakes, propeller damaged. 16Jun43 Converted to instructional Airframe No 11 25Jun43 Allocated to No 7 Aircraft Depot (1AD) at RAAF Station Tocumwal, NSW 26Jun43 Received by 7AD and converted to Instructional Airframe No 18. 16Jul43 Allocated to No 1 Recruit Centre at Shepparton, VIC. 01Aug43 Issued to No 1 Recruit Centre at Shepparton, VIC. 08Jun45 Converted to components.
A1-39	MK.I	1936 One of 36 Mk.I Fighter aircraft (modified for Army Co-operation) under RAAF Order O.I. 452 of 1935. Manufactured by Hawker Aircraft Limited at their Kingston factory in SW London and shipped to Australia in 1936. 16Nov36 Arrived in crates at Pitman Wharf, Sydney on board the 18,000 ton Commonwealth Line ship SS Jervis Bay. 18Nov36 Received by No 2 Aircraft Depot (1AD) RAAF Base Richmond, NSW for assembly. Kestrel engine K5597 fitted. 01Feb37 Received by No 3 (AC) Army Co-operation Squadron at RAAF Base Richmond, NSW. 02Feb37 One of eight Demons that made a massed attack on HMA Fleet elements and Jervis Bay Naval Base as part of combined Forces Exercises. Pilot was O339 PLTOFF Norman Phillip Ford. 25Jan38 Engine K5597 allocated to 2AD for overhaul, replaced with Engine K5583. 08Feb38 Engine K5583 replaced with Engine K5631. 15Apr38 Engine K5631 replaced with Engine K5603. 31Jul39 629 hours since last fabric change. 06Sep39 Received by 1AD for overhaul and fabric change. 25Jan40 Received by No 1 Service Flying Training School (1SFTS) and issued to Intermediate Training Squadron (ITS). 25Mar40 Damaged Oleo leg during landing accident. Repaired at unit. 11Jun40 Engine K5603 removed. 04Aug40 Engine K5592 installed. 10Nov40 Engine K5592 removed. 11Nov40 Engine K9405 installed. 04Dec40 Undercarriage collapsed at end of landing run causing minor damage. Pilot FLGOFF Gordon was uninjured. 17Mar41 Taxied into A1-2. Airscrew broken. 13Nov41 While practicing night landings at Werribee airfield a heavy landing caused the undercarriage to collapse, inflicting serious damage to lower mainplane, fuselage and undercarriage. Pilot A407254 SGT Robert William Rowe and student A408623 LAC Geoffrey George Greentree received minor injuries. 08Jan42 Held unserviceable at 1FTS awaiting spares. 23Jun42 Issued to 1AD Salvage Section. 1942 Converted to components.
A1-40	MK.I	1936 One of 36 Mk.I Fighter aircraft (modified for Army Co-operation) under RAAF Order O.I. 452 of 1935. Manufactured by Hawker Aircraft Limited at their Kingston factory in SW London and shipped to Australia in 1936. 16Nov36 Arrived in crates at Pitman Wharf, Sydney on board the 18,000 ton Commonwealth Line ship SS Jervis Bay. 18Nov36 Received by No 2 Aircraft Depot (1AD) RAAF Base Richmond, NSW for assembly. Kestrel engine K5627 fitted. 12Feb37 Received by No 3 (AC) Army Co-operation Squadron at RAAF Base Richmond, NSW. 14May37 While performing a high speed power dive whilst giving a demonstration flight at RAAF Station Townsville the aircraft suffered catastrophic structural failure. The wings detached and the remainder crashed onto the runway. The pilot PLTOFF Donald Ashton-Shorter (23) single of Deewhy, NSW was killed instantly. 17May37 Aircraft remains and engine approved for write-off. Air Board Agenda 2098/37 Postscript: The accident report at the time blamed the pilot for overstressing the aircraft and causing the wing failure. However, a later ARL investigation stated that the structural failure of the port wing could not be attributed to the pilot but was probably an inherent flaw in the production process.
A1-41	MK.I	1936 One of 36 Mk.I Fighter aircraft (modified for Army Co-operation) under RAAF Order O.I. 452 of 1935. Manufactured by Hawker Aircraft Limited at their Kingston factory in SW London and shipped to Australia in 1936. 12Nov36 Arrived in crates at Pitman Wharf, Sydney on board the 18,000 ton Commonwealth Line ship SS Jervis Bay. 12Nov36 Received by No 2 Aircraft Depot (1AD) RAAF Base Richmond, NSW for assembly. Kestrel engine K5615 fitted. 12Feb37 Received by No 3 (AC) Army Co-operation Squadron at RAAF Base Richmond, NSW. 02Sep38 Engine K5615 allocated to 2AD for overhaul, replaced with Engine K5609. 09Mar39 Engine K5609 allocated to 2AD for overhaul, replaced with Engine K8947. 31Jul39 587 hours since last fabric change. 06Sep39 Received by 1AD for overhaul and fabric change. 25Jan40 Received by No 1 Service Flying Training School (1SFTS) and issued to Intermediate Training Squadron (ITS). 27Jun40 Engine K8947 allocated to 1AD for overhaul, replaced with Engine K3249. 04Aug40 Engine K3249 replaced with Engine K5599. 09Jan41 Instructor taxied away from flight line and handed over to pupil, who then over- revved the engine and ran off the taxiway causing the aircraft to tip onto the nose. Airscrew broken and engine damaged. Pilot A4321 FSGT Clifford Ernest Tuttleby and Cadet Albert Henry Gibson were uninjured. 30Mar41 Excessive oil pressure. Engine K5599 replaced with Engine K5585. 18May41 A20-262 taxied into A1-41. Port upper and lower wings destroyed. 30Oct41 Held unserviceable at 1SFTS. 24Dec41 Immediately after take-off the engine failed causing a forced landing. Stbd upper & lower wings damaged. 30Apr42 Allocated to No 3 Bombing and Gunnery School at RAAF Station West Sale, VIC. 19May42 Received by 3BAGS. 09Sep42 Taxied into soft ground, tipped onto its nose breaking the airscrew and damaging the engine cowling. Pilot A403702 SGT Edwin Charles Speechley was uninjured. 23Jun43 Allocated to No 7 Aircraft Depot (7AD) at RAAF Station Tocumwal, NSW. 26Jun43 Received by 7AD. 16Jun43 Converted to Instructional Airframe No 19. 18Jul43 Allocated to No 1 Recruitment Centre (1RC) at Shepparton, VIC. 01Aug43 Received by 1RC. 08Jun45 Converted to components.
A1-42	MK.I	1936 One of 36 Mk.I Fighter aircraft (modified for Army Co-operation) under RAAF Order O.I. 452 of 1935. Manufactured by Hawker Aircraft Limited at their Kingston factory in SW London and shipped to Australia in 1936. 16Nov36 Arrived in crates at Pitman Wharf, Sydney on board the 18,000 ton Commonwealth Line ship SS Jervis Bay. 18Nov36 Received by No 2 Aircraft Depot (1AD) RAAF Base Richmond, NSW for assembly. Kestrel engine K5631 fitted. 12Feb37 Received by No 3 (AC) Army Co-operation Squadron at RAAF Base Richmond, NSW. 25Jan38 Engine K5631 allocated to 2AD for overhaul, replaced with Engine K8947. 08May39 Engine K8947 removed. 31Jul39 594 hours since last fabric change. 06Sep39 Received by 1AD for overhaul and fabric change. 29Feb40 Received by No 22 (City of Sydney) Sqn at RAAF Richmond. 30Apr40 Allocated to No 1 Service Flying Training School (1SFTS). Engine K9389 installed. 05May40 Received by 1SFTS and issued to Intermediate Training Squadron (ITS). 08Dec40 Low oil pressure. Engine K9389 replaced with Engine K3237. 19Jan41 Low oil pressure. Engine K3237 replaced with Engine K8947. 23Mar41 Low oil pressure. Engine K8947 replaced with Engine K9387. 08Jul41 An engine failed casued a forced landing at Little River satellite airfield. Ran through the boundary fence tearing fabric on lower wings. Solo pilot 407311 A/CPL Leslie Newall was uninjured. 20Jul41 Taxied into soft ground, tipped on nose. Airscrew damaged. 13Aug41 Taxied into soft ground at Point Cook and tipped on nose breaking the airscrew abd damaging the engine cowling. Pilot A400776 LAC George Firth Spencer Brown was uninjured. 31Aug41 Engine K9387 replaced with Engine K8947. 02Sep41 Taxied into soft patch, tipped onto nose. Minor damage. Pilot A407311 A/CPL Leslie Newall was unhurt. 27Oct41 When making a night landing at Little river satellite field Werribee VIC the pilot held off too long and struck the boundary fence. Damage to undercarriage and lower port wing. Pilot A416020 LAC Robert Frederick Felgenhaur was unhurt. 24Nov41 Tyre blew on take-off run, veered onto soft ground tipped onto nose. Airscrew and port lower wing damaged. 01Dec41 Tyre burst on night landing at Point Cook. Pilot A33094 LAC Frederick Oscar Knudsen was uninjured. 30Apr42 Allocated to No 3 Bombing and Gunnery School at RAAF Station West Sale, VIC. 04Jun42 Received by 3BAGS. 27Aug42 Engine failure soon after takeoff caused a forced landing which damaged the spinner, propeller and lower stbd mainplane. Pilot SGT Adams and passenger SGT Rosevear were uninjured. 19Mar43 Allocated to 1AD Dispersal Area. 21Jul43 Allocation cancelled. Reallocated to 1AD Salvage Section for conversion. 1943 Converted to components.
A1-43	MK.I	1936 One of 36 Mk.I Fighter aircraft (modified for Army Co-operation) under RAAF Order O.I. 452 of 1935. Manufactured by Hawker Aircraft Limited at their Kingston factory in SW London and shipped to Australia in 1936. 16Nov36 Arrived in crates at Pitman Wharf, Sydney on board the 18,000 ton Commonwealth Line ship SS Jervis Bay. 20Nov36 Received by No 2 Aircraft Depot (1AD) RAAF Base Richmond, NSW for assembly. Kestrel engine K5621 fitted. 12Feb37 Received by No 3 (AC) Army Co-operation Squadron at RAAF Richmond. 14Jun38 Engine K5621 allocated to 2AD for overhaul, replaced with Engine K5583. 08Dec38 Engine K5583 replaced with Engine K3261. 16Dec38 Engine K3261 replaced with Engine K5593. 26Jul39 A17-4 taxied into A1-43. Minor damage repaired at unit. 20Jun40 Allocated to No 4 (GR) General Reconnaissance Squadron at RAAF Richmond. 03Jul40 Reallocated to No 1 Service Flying Training School (1SFTS). 04Jul40 Received by 1SFTS and issued to Advanced Training Squadron (ATS). 11Jul40 Bad visibility caused a forced landing near Fernhill, VIC. Cadets 4391 Ronald Thomas Susans (pilot) and RS Jones (observer) were uninjured. 18Sep40 Damaged by severe wind storm at Cressy airfield, VIC. Undercarriage, tail plane, wings and fuselage all damaged. 22Sep40 Issued to 1AD for report/repair. Survey recommended conversion. 10Nov40 Converted to Instructional Demon No 7. 05Apr44 Converted to components.
A1-44	MK.I	1936 One of 36 Mk.I Fighter aircraft (modified for Army Co-operation) under RAAF Order O.I. 452 of 1935. Manufactured by Hawker Aircraft Limited at their Kingston factory in SW London and shipped to Australia in 1936. 16Nov36 Arrived in crates at Pitman Wharf, Sydney on board the 18,000 ton Commonwealth Line ship SS Jervis Bay. 20Nov36 Received by No 2 Aircraft Depot (1AD) RAAF Base Richmond, NSW for assembly. Kestrel engine K5625 fitted. 12Feb37 Received by No 3 (AC) Army Co-operation Squadron at RAAF Base Richmond, NSW. 13Dec38 Engine K5625 allocated to 2AD for overhaul, replaced with Engine K3269. 24Jul39 Engine K3269 replaced with Engine K5585. 31Jul39 599 hours since last fabric change. 07Aug39 Issued to 2AD for overhaul and fabric replacement. 20Sep39 Forced landing due to bad weather. 09Feb40 Engine K5585 replaced with Engine K5613 20Mar40 Struck telephone wires during low level flight. Airscrew damaged. 20Jun40 Allocated to No 4 (GR) General Reconnaissance Squadron at RAAF Richmond. 03Jul40 Reallocated to No 1 Service Flying Training School (1SFTS). 04Jul40 Received by 1SFTS and issued to Advanced Training Squadron (ATS). 18Sep40 Damaged by severe wind storm while picketed at Cressy airfield, VIC. Undercarriage, tail plane, wings and fuselage all damaged. Sentry A6451 AC1 W. Cummings was struck by the aircraft and severely injured. 22Sep40 Issued to 1AD for repairs. 19Oct40 Engine K5613 replaced with Engine K3243. 17Dec40 Allocated to 1SFTS. 28Dec41 Received by 1SFTS and issued to Advanced Training Squadron (ATS). 02May41 Engine K3243 replaced with Engine K9397. 20Jun41 Engine K9397 replaced with Engine K8941. 09Jul41 Allocated to 1AD for overhaul. 17Jul41 Engine K8941 removed. 20Feb42 Allocated to No 3 Bombing and Gunnery School at RAAF Station West Sale, VIC. 05Mar42 Received by 3BAGS. 08Sep42 At 1255 hrs while performing unauthorised low level flying at the Dutson air-to-air range the aircraft stalled in a steep turn and crashed. Aircraft destroyed. Pilot 411065 SGT Stephen James Smitheram (20) single of Newtown, NSW was killed; and, student 410106 LAC Ernest George Thompson (30) single of Beechwood, VIC was injured. SGT Smitheram is buried in the Rookwood Necropolis, Sydney NSW. RC section 16 Grave 1865 LAC Thompson recovered and served through WWII, discharging in 1946. 02Oct42 Wreckage recovered by 3BAGS and converted to components where possible.
A1-45	MK.I	1936 One of 36 Mk.I Fighter aircraft (modified for Army Co-operation) under RAAF Order O.I. 452 of 1935. Manufactured by Hawker Aircraft Limited at their Kingston factory in SW London and shipped to Australia in 1936. 12Nov36 Arrived at No 14 Victoria Docks, Port Melbourne on board the 18,000 ton Commonwealth Line ship SS Jervis Bay. 01Dec36 Received by No 1 Aircraft Depot (1AD) RAAF Laverton, VIC for assembly & testing. Kestrel engine K5625 fitted. 03May37 Received by No 23 Squadron at RAAF Laverton. 27Jan38 Landing accident. Minor damage, repaired at unit. 16Sep38 While on detachment to RAAF Pearce WA the aircraft stalled immediately after take-off and crash landed causing extensive damage. Pilot FLGOFF Bennett was uninjured. 16Sep38 Issued to 1AD for technical survey and reporting. 07Feb39 1AD recommend conversion to components. 20Mar39 Converted to components. Air Board Agenda 2422 of 1939
A1-46	MK.I	1936 One of 36 Mk.I Fighter aircraft (modified for Army Co-operation) under RAAF Order O.I. 452 of 1935. Manufactured by Hawker Aircraft Limited at their Kingston factory in SW London and shipped to Australia in 1936. 12Nov36 Arrived at No 14 Victoria Docks, Port Melbourne on board the 18,000 ton Commonwealth Line ship SS Jervis Bay. 01Dec36 Received by No 1 Aircraft Depot (1AD) RAAF Laverton, VIC for assembly & testing. Kestrel engine K5629 fitted. 03May37 Received by No 23 Squadron at RAAF Laverton. 23Dec38 Received by No 25 (City of Perth) Squadron at RAAF Station Pearce, WA. 18Dec39 120 hourly servicing. 01Jan40 Received by 1AD for overhaul. 23Feb40 Received by No 21 (City of Melbourne) Squadron at RAAF Laverton. 24Apr40 Allocated to No 1 Service Flying Training School (1SFTS). 26Apr40 Received by 1SFTS and issued to Intermediate Training Squadron (ITS). 20Mar40 Engine failed on take-off at 1415 hrs. Pilot O358 FLTLT William Edwin Townsend and trainee Cadet 260698 Lloyd Westley Brickhill were uninjured. 25Jun40 Engine K5629 allocated to 1AD for overhaul, replaced with Engine K9587. 08Jul40 Engine K9587 replaced with Engine K5611. 31Oct40 Heavy landing, slight damage to port lower wing and tail fin. Pilot A400094 LAC Albert Ernest Longoni. 04Mar41 On his first night solo the pilot's inexperience caused a heavy landing resulting in an undercarriage collapse. Aircraft overturned severe damage to wings, struts, fuselage, airscrew, and rudder. Pilot 407330 LAC Peter Addison Masters was uninjured. 05Mar41 Engine K5611 removed. 02May41 Engine K5583 installed. 27Nov41 Undercarriage collapsed, tipped onto nose. Damage to airscrew, upper & lower wings, fuselage and undercarriage. Pilot A407254 SGT Robert William Rowe and student A401853 LAC Malcom Frederick Rowston received minor injuries. 20Feb42 Allocated to No 3 Bombing and Gunnery School at RAAF Station West Sale, VIC. 09Mar42 Received by 3BAGS. 16Jul43 Allocated to 1AD Dispersal Area for conversion. 1943 Converted to components and/or destruction.
A1-47	MK.I	1936 One of 36 Mk.I Fighter aircraft (modified for Army Co-operation) under RAAF Order O.I. 452 of 1935. Manufactured by Hawker Aircraft Limited at their Kingston factory in SW London and shipped to Australia in 1936. 12Nov36 Arrived at No 14 Victoria Docks, Port Melbourne on board the 18,000 ton Commonwealth Line ship SS Jervis Bay. 01Dec36 Received by No 1 Aircraft Depot (1AD) RAAF Laverton, VIC for assembly & testing. Kestrel engine K5611 fitted. 03May37 Received by No 23 Squadron at RAAF Laverton. 23Dec38 Received by No 25 (City of Perth) Squadron at RAAF Station Pearce, WA. 01Sep39 Tipped onto nose while taxying. Airscrew broken, minor fuselage damage. 20Nov39 120 hourly servicing. Engine K5611 removed for overhaul. 30Dec39 Engine K5579 installed. 02Jan40 Received by 1AD. 23Jan40 Issued to No 21 (City of Melbourne) Squadron at RAAF Laverton. 10Apr40 Landing accident. Stbd wing, elevator & tail damaged. 26Apr40 Allocated to No 1 Service Flying Training School (1SFTS). 27Apr40 Received by 1SFTS and issued to Intermediate Training Squadron (ITS). 30May40 Struck fence after landing. Stbd lower wing & undercarriage damaged. 30Oct40 At 2055 hrs during night flying training the aircraft struck HT power lines one mile N of the No 1 Relief Landing Ground, Werribee. The aircraft burst into flames and the solo pilot 400006 LAC Rodney Ellwood Muller (25) of Cumberland, SA was killed. 06Nov40 Airframe wreckage converted to components Engine K5579 issued to 1AD. LAC Muller is buried in the St Kilda General Cemetery, Melbourne Ind. Plot Compt. B Grave 0262A.
A1-48	MK.I	1936 One of 36 Mk.I Fighter aircraft (modified for Army Co-operation) under RAAF Order O.I. 452 of 1935. Manufactured by Hawker Aircraft Limited at their Kingston factory in SW London and shipped to Australia in 1936. 12Nov36 Arrived at No 14 Victoria Docks, Port Melbourne on board the 18,000 ton Commonwealth Line ship SS Jervis Bay. 01Dec36 Received by No 1 Aircraft Depot (1AD) RAAF Laverton, VIC for assembly & testing. Kestrel engine K8941 fitted. 03May37 Received by No 23 Squadron at RAAF Laverton. 23Dec38 Received by No 25 (City of Perth) Squadron at RAAF Station Pearce, WA. 24Apr39 120 hourly servicing. 02Jan40 Received by 1AD. 14Feb40 Fitted with dual controls and equipment. Allocated to No 22 Squadron at RAAF Base Richmond, NSW. 06Mar40 Reallocated to No 1 Service Flying Training School (1SFTS). 05May40 Received by 1SFTS and issued to Intermediate Training Squadron (ITS). 13May40 Forced landing. Extensively damaged. 03Jun40 Issued to 1AD for major repairs. Engine K8941 removed. 15Sep40 Engine K3237 installed. 27Oct40 Issued to Advanced Training Squadron (ATS) at 1SFTS. 07Nov40 Engine failure at 1000 hrs one mile S of Derrimut, VIC while conducting dual formation instruction. Pilot O250297 FLTLT John Hamilton Buckham performed a difficult forced landing in a rocky paddock, neither the pilot or student O260698 PLTOFF Lloyd Westley Brickhill were injured. The aircraft was extensively damaged in lower wings and undercarriage. Airscrew and radiator destroyed. 12Nov40 Engine K3237 removed for servicing, replace with Engine K5583. 17Apr41 Overturned during a night landing at Point Cook. Upper & lower wings, rudder, struts and fuselage damaged. Airscrew broken. Pilot O174 FLTLT John Dominic Galvin and passenger O260757 FLGOFF Phillip Frederick Stanton were uninjured. FLTLT Galvin requested to be taken off Demon aircraft following this accident. 09May41 Engine K5583 removed for overhaul. 30May41 Engine K3253 installed. 25Nov41 Ground looped after a night landing and tipped on nose. Slight damage to port lower wing. Pilot 408560 LAC George Desmond Baird was unhurt. 11Feb42 Allocated to Station HQ at RAAF Richmond. 23Feb42 Temporary allocation to No 1 Communications Flight RAAF Laverton before ferry fight to Richmond. 02Mar42 Received by Station HQ at Richmond. 07Mar42 Tipped onto nose when landing at Marsden Park NSW. Pilot A403448 SGT William Howard Semple was uninjured. 17Mar42 Engine failure when landing at Wagga Wagga caused a forced landing. Damage to port wing and wing-tip. Pilot A407996 SGT NF Blessing was uninjured. 30Apr42 Allocated to Clyde Engineering, Sydney for overhaul. 07May42 Allocation cancelled. Reallocated to Marshall Airways for overhaul. 18May42 Received by Marshall. 06Nov42 Awaiting spares. 02Mar43 Received by No 2 Air Park at Bankstown Airport for post overhaul checks. 15Mar43 Allocated to No 3 Bombing and Gunnery School at RAAF Station West Sale, VIC. 08Apr43 Received by 3BAGS. 16Jun43 Allocated to No 2 Cadet Air Wing at Mascot Airport, Sydney. 16Jul43 Converted to Instructional Airframe No 13. 25Jun43 Received by No 2 Cadet Air Wing at Mascot Airport, Sydney. 21Mar45 Converted to components.
A1-49	MK.I	1936 One of 36 Mk.I Fighter aircraft (modified for Army Co-operation) under RAAF Order O.I. 452 of 1935. Manufactured by Hawker Aircraft Limited at their Kingston factory in SW London and shipped to Australia in 1936. 16Nov36 Arrived in crates at Pitman Wharf, Sydney on board the 18,000 ton Commonwealth Line ship SS Jervis Bay. 30Nov36 Received by No 2 Aircraft Depot (2AD) RAAF Base Richmond, NSW for assembly. Kestrel engine K5633 fitted. 25May37 Allocated to No 4 (GR) General Reconnaissance Squadron at RAAF Base Richmond, NSW. 27May37 Allocation cancelled. Reallocated to No 3 Squadron at RAAF Richmond NSW. 24Nov38 Collided with A4-32 while taxying. Damage to airscrew. 08May39 120 hourly servicing. Engine K5633 removed. 28Jun39 Received by 2AD for servicing and fabric change. 01Jul39 358 hours since last fabric change. 17Sep39 Issued to Aircraft Repair Section 2AD awaiting Engine. 31Oct39 Engine K8943 installed and allocated to No 3 (AC) Army Co-operation Squadron at RAAF Base Richmond, NSW. 02Nov39 Received by 3 Sqn. 08Dec39 Modified with dual controls and engine derated. Issued to No 22 (City of Sydney) Squadron at RAAF Richmond. 04Apr40 At 0820 hrs the aircraft stalled from an inverted position while carrying out aerobatics and spun into ground near the Hawkesbury Agricultural College, NSW. Aircraft destroyed and the solo pilot 24189 Cadet Edward Andrew Walsh (19) single of Nanango, QLD was killed. Cadet Walsh is buried in the Richmond General Cemetery RC Section. 15Apr40 Wreckage held in store at 2AD awaiting direction. 22Jun40 Engine K8943 removed and issued to 2AD. 08Jul40 Approval to convert to components. Air Board Agenda 2789 of 1940. 28Oct40 Conversion to components completed.
A1-50	MK.I	1936 One of 36 Mk.I Fighter aircraft (modified for Army Co-operation) under RAAF Order O.I. 452 of 1935. Manufactured by Hawker Aircraft Limited at their Kingston factory in SW London and shipped to Australia in 1936. 16Nov36 Arrived in crates at Pitman Wharf, Sydney on board the 18,000 ton Commonwealth Line ship SS Jervis Bay. 30Nov36 Received by No 2 Aircraft Depot (2AD) RAAF Base Richmond, NSW for assembly. Kestrel engine K8935 fitted. 25May37 Allocated to No 4 (GR) General Reconnaissance Squadron at RAAF Base Richmond, NSW. 27May37 Allocation cancelled. Reallocated to No 3 Squadron at RAAF Richmond NSW. 26Feb38 Lightly touched A1-51 when practicing formation flying, Wing tip damaged. 20Apr38 Taxied into A1-51. Both aircraft suffered minor damage to wings. 31Jul39 577 hours since last fabric change. 14Dec39 Engine failure, forced landing. Severe damage to engine, airscrew, wings and tail. 29Dec39 Received by 2AD. Engine K8935 issued to 2AD ERS for overhaul. 10Jun40 Converted to Instructional Demon No 5. 18Jun40 Left 2AD by road for No 1 Engineering School at Ascot Vale, Melbourne. 10Oct45 Converted to components
A1-51	MK.I	1936 One of 36 Mk.I Fighter aircraft (modified for Army Co-operation) under RAAF Order O.I. 452 of 1936. Manufactured by Hawker Aircraft Limited at their Wolverhampton factory in West Midlands, and shipped to Australia in November 1936. 16Nov36 Arrived in crates at Pitman Wharf, Sydney on board the 18,000 ton Commonwealth Line ship SS Jervis Bay. 30Nov36 Received by No 2 Aircraft Depot (2AD) RAAF Base Richmond, NSW for assembly. Kestrel engine K8939 fitted. 25May37 Allocated to No 4 (GR) General Reconnaissance Squadron at RAAF Base Richmond, NSW. 27May37 Allocation cancelled. Reallocated to No 3 Squadron at RAAF Richmond NSW. 23Sep37 Airscrew pierced by bullet. 26Feb38 Lightly touched A1-50 when practicing formation flying, Wing tip damaged. 20Apr38 Taxied into by A1-50. Both aircraft suffered minor damage to wings. 14Jun38 Aircraft was practicing aerial combat near Llandillo, NSW when it became too low and struck a large tree about 40ft from the ground at Llandillo eight miles S of Richmond. The aircraft then crashed and burst into flames. Despite frantic rescue attempts by the observer, the pilot SGT Ralph Dunstan Pomery (26) married of Windsor NSW was burnt to death. The observer AC1 David Cecil Alexander Purdy (28) tried unsuccessfully on several occasions to rescue his pilot suffering horrific burns in the process. AC1 Purdy never recovered from his injuries and died from his burns some 28 months later in the Randwick Repatriation Hospital, Sydney. SGT Pomery is buried in the Dudley Park Cemetery, Adelaide SA. 17Jun38 Airframe and engine recovered by 2AD staff. Airframe dumped and engine placed into repairable store. 11Nov38 Airframe approved for write-off and engine for salvage. Air Board Agenda 2293 of 1938. 14Jan39 Converted to components and Engine K8939 converted to Instructional Kestrel.
A1-52	MK.I	1936 One of 36 Mk.I Fighter aircraft (modified for Army Co-operation) under RAAF Order O.I. 452 of 1935. Manufactured by Hawker Aircraft Limited at their Kingston factory in SW London and shipped to Australia in 1936. 10Dec36 Arrived at No 14 Victoria Docks, Port Melbourne on board the 14,000 ton Commonwealth Line ship SS Esperance Bay. 16Dec36 Received by No 1 Aircraft Depot (1AD) RAAF Laverton, VIC for assembly & testing. Kestrel engine K8937 fitted. 03May37 Received by No 23 Squadron at RAAF Laverton. 23Dec38 Received by No 25 (City of Perth) Squadron at RAAF Station Pearce, WA. 14Feb38 Placed into storage with Station Store. 20Mar39 Issued to 25 Sqn. 29Dec39 Allocated to 1AD. Fitted with dual controls and engine modified. 27Mar40 Allocated to No 1 Service Flying Training School (1SFTS) at RAAF Base Point Cook, VIC. 29Mar40 Received by 1SFTS and issued to Intermediate Training Squadron (ITS). 29Nov40 Engine K8937 replaced with Engine K3249. 03Jan41 While performing precautionary landing practice at the Werribee Satellite field the pilot allowed the aircraft to get too low and slow and struck the boundary fence causing a forced landing. Undercarriage, airscrew and lower fuselage were extensively damaged. Pilot LAC B.M. Thompson was shaken but otherwise uninjured. 10Jan41 Issued to 1AD for repairs. 17Jan41 Engine K3249 to 1AD for overhaul replaced with Engine K5591. 11Nov41 Tipped onto nose after landing causing minor damage to airscrew and wings. Pilot A408623 LAC Geoffrey George Greentree was uninjured. 11Feb42 Allocated to RAAF Richmond Station HQ. 23Feb42 Issued to 1AD Ferry Flight. 27Feb42 Issued to No 1 Communications Flight for modifications before ferry flight to Station HQ Richmond. 03Mar42 Received by Station HQ Richmond. 30Mar42 Aircraft was parked at Richmond when it was hit by A1-61. 18Sep42 Allocated to Point Cook Store. 21Sep42 Received by Point Cook Store. 10May43 Allocated to 1AD Dispersal Area. 21Jul43 Allocation cancelled. Reallocated to 1AD Salvage Section for conversion. Aug43 Converted to components.
A1-53	MK.I	1936 One of 36 Mk.I Fighter aircraft (modified for Army Co-operation) under RAAF Order O.I. 452 of 1935. Manufactured by Hawker Aircraft Limited at their Kingston factory in SW London and shipped to Australia in 1936. 10Dec36 Arrived at No 14 Victoria Docks, Port Melbourne on board the 14,000 ton Commonwealth Line SS Esperance Bay. 16Dec36 Received by No 1 Aircraft Depot (1AD) RAAF Laverton, VIC for assembly & testing. Kestrel engine K8931 fitted. 22Sep37 Received by No 1 (AC) Army Co-operation Squadron at RAAF Laverton. 29Nov37 One of nine Demons that took part in the 1937 1 Sqn Laverton/Brisbane Exercise. Rout was Laverton-Cootamundra-Narromine-Bourke-Charleville-Roma-Archerfield. 05Dec37 Above Exercise return route was: Archerfield-Coffs Harbour-Richmond-Cootamundra-Laverton. 28Feb38 A1-15 taxied into A1-53, minor damage. 17Apr38 One of 12 Demons that flew to Richmond for the 1938 Air Pageant at RAAF Base Richmond. 07Jul39 Tipped onto nose while taxying. Minor damage. 25Aug39 Received by No 12 (GR) Sqn at RAAF Laverton. 27Aug39 Engine K8931 replaced with Engine K5607. 31Aug39 Received by No 21 (City of Melbourne) Squadron at RAAF Laverton. 05Apr40 Allocated to No 1 Service Flying Training School (1SFTS) at RAAF Base Point Cook, VIC. 06Apr40 Received by 1SFTS and issued to Intermediate Training Squadron (ITS). 01Aug40 Landing accident. Airscrew broken. 18Sep40 Damaged by high wind storm at Cressy airfield, VIC. Damage to wings, tail unit, elevators and nose. 22Dec40 Engine K5607 replaced with Engine K 5613. 08Jan41 When engaged on a cross-country flight, fuel starvation caused a forced landing near Apollo Bay VIC. Pilot A407120 LAC John Clifford Hastwell was uninjured. 16Jul41 Allocated to Armament Training School at RAAF Laverton. 12Aug42 Tipped onto nose after landing at Hamilton airfield VIC. Airscrew, fuselage, wings and bulkheads damaged. Pilot A69603 SGT Arthur Charles Dawson received minor injuries. 15Aug42 Allocated to 1SFTS. 21Aug42 Received by 1SFTS. 20Oct42 Allocated to No 3 Bombing and Gunnery School at RAAF Station West Sale, VIC. 26Oct42 Received by 3BAGS. 16Jul43 Allocated to 1AD Dispersal Area for conversion. 21Jul43 Allocation cancelled. Reallocated to 1AD Salvage Section Aug43 Converted to components.
A1-54	MK.I	1936 One of 36 Mk.I Fighter aircraft (modified for Army Co-operation) under RAAF Order O.I. 452 of 1935. Manufactured by Hawker Aircraft Limited at their Kingston factory in SW London and shipped to Australia in 1936. 10Dec36 Arrived at No 14 Victoria Docks, Port Melbourne on board the 14,000 ton Commonwealth Line SS Esperance Bay. 16Dec36 Received by No 1 Aircraft Depot (1AD) RAAF Laverton, VIC for assembly & testing. Kestrel engine K8933 fitted. 03May37 Received by No 23 Squadron at RAAF Laverton. 23Dec38 Received by No 25 (City of Perth) Squadron at RAAF Station Pearce, WA. 14Feb38 Placed into storage with Station Store. 08Mar39 Issued to 25 Sqn. 18Mar39 Tipped onto nose. Airscrew damaged. Pilot PLTOFF Bronte Parnell (21) of Adelaide SA was unhurt. 22Aug39 Allocated to 1AD for overhaul. 30Aug39 Engine K8933 replaced with Engine K5581. 11Jan40 Departed RAAF Pearce at 0803hrs to conduct the daily Meteorological Survey Flight with O280496 PLTOFF John James Holden in control with observer A2105 SGT John Thomas Whelan. After completing the Survey Flight at 0850hrs the pilot turned for Base but bungled the turn and entered a spin at 1000ft and could not recover before the aircraft crashed into the sea approximately ½ mile off Yanchep Beach WA. Both PLTOFF Holden and SGT Whelan received cuts, abrasions and bruising during the crash and faced a swim to shore in reasonably heavy sea swells. Fortunately the crew was rescued by three local fishermen who had witnessed the crash and quickly launched a boat. The aircraft sank into 60ft of water and was destroyed. 18Jan40 The Court of Enquiry found the pilot was to blame for the bungled turn and subsequent poor recovery. A nominal five pound fine was imposed and appropriate disciplinary action recommended.
A1-55	MK.II	1937 One of 10 Mk.II aircraft (modified for Target Towing and Training) under RAAF Order O.I. 524 of 1936. Manufactured by Hawker Aircraft Limited at their Kingston factory in SW London and shipped to Australia in 1937. 25Oct37 Arrived at No 14 Victoria Docks, Port Melbourne on board the 14,000 ton Commonwealth Line SS Moreton Bay. 11Nov37 Received by No 1 Aircraft Depot (1AD) RAAF Laverton, VIC for assembly & testing. Kestrel engine K9387 fitted. 18Jan38 Received by No 1 (AC) Army Co-operation Squadron at RAAF Laverton. 17Apr38 One of 12 Demons that flew to Richmond for the 1938 Air Pageant at RAAF Base Richmond. 31Aug39 Received by No 21 (City of Melbourne) Squadron at RAAF Laverton. 03Sep39 Ran into soft ground after landing and tipped onto nose. Airscrew damaged. 19Dec39 Engine K9387 replaced with Engine K3237. 28Mar40 Ran out of petrol, forced landing - no damage. 26Apr40 Allocated to No 1 Service Flying Training School (1SFTS) at RAAF Base Point Cook, VIC. 28Apr40 Received by 1SFTS and issued to Intermediate Training Squadron (ITS). 13Jun40 Engine failure two miles NW of Beveridge, VIC. Solo cadet JL Brereton was uninjured. 25Aug40 Damaged by high wind storm at Cressy, VIC. Damage to wings and fuselage. 29Sep40 Engine K3237 replaced with Engine K3233. 31Dec40 Bad weather caused forced landing near Kilmore, VIC. No damage, pilot 400097 LAC RG Marshall uninjured. 19Jan41 Engine K3233 replaced with Engine K9399. 16Jul41 Allocated to Armament Training School (ATS) at RAAF Laverton. 24Jul41 Received by ATS. 13Aug41 Taxied into soft patch, tipped onto nose. Minor damage. Pilot A409466 LAC A.J. Thompson was unhurt. 02Sep41 Taxied into soft patch, tipped onto nose. Minor damage. Pilot A413454 SGT F.J White was unhurt. 30Mar42 Transferred to 1SFTS Store. 27Jul42 Converted to Instructional Airframe No 12. 07May45 Converted to components.
A1-56	MK.II	1937 One of 10 Mk.II aircraft (modified for Target Towing and Training) under RAAF Order O.I. 524 of 1936. Manufactured by Hawker Aircraft Limited at their Kingston factory in SW London and shipped to Australia in 1937. 25Oct37 Arrived at No 14 Victoria Docks, Port Melbourne on board the 14,000 ton Commonwealth Line SS Moreton Bay. 11Nov37 Received by No 1 Aircraft Depot (1AD) RAAF Laverton, VIC for assembly & testing. Kestrel engine K9393 fitted. 18Jan38 Received by No 1 (AC) Army Co-operation Squadron at RAAF Laverton. 17Apr38 One of 12 Demons that flew to Richmond for the 1938 Air Pageant at RAAF Base Richmond. 07Feb39 Stalled and crash landed from a height of 10ft. Undercarriage damaged. 13Feb39 Received by 1AD for repairs. 29Mar39 Received by 1 Sqn. 31Aug39 Received by No 22 (City of Sydney) Sqn at RAAF base Richmond, NSW. 03Oct39 Engine failed on take-off. Ran through fence and ploughed into a paddock. Lower wings extensively damaged, fuselage badly torn and fairings dented. Instructor O68 FLTLT John Raeburn Balmer and observer A3431 FSGT William Alfred Bradley were shaken but uninjured. 05Oct39 Engine K9393 removed. 18Dec39 Held unserviceable at 2AD awaiting engine and spares. 27Mar40 Received by 2AD for repairs, less engine. 12Jul40 Engine K8935 installed. 31Jul40 Allocated to No 1 Service Flying Training School (1SFTS) at RAAF Base Point Cook, VIC. 01Aug40 Received by 1SFTS and issued to Intermediate Training Squadron (ITS). 05Dec40 At 1650 hrs an error of judgment by the pilot on landing approach caused a stall from 10ft at the Laverton Relief Landing Ground. Extensive damage to undercarriage, lower port wing, airscrew and radiator. Solo pilot A406115 LAC R.F Overhue was uninjured. 09Dec40 Allocated to 1AD for overhaul. 13Dec40 Received by 1AD. 04Mar41 Allocated to 1SFTS. 10Mar41 Received by 1SFTS. 15Mar41 Overturned on landing. Severe damage to cockpit, airscrew, fuselage, wings and tail unit. 22Mar41 Allocated to 1AD for repairs. 27Mar41 Received by 1AD. 25Apr4 1Engine K8935 replaced with Engine K5613. 27May41 Allocated to 1SFTS. 28May41 Received by 1SFTS. 06Jan42 Airscrew shot away during gunnery exercise causing a forced landing. No additional damage. Pilot LAC 401853 LAC Malcom Freerick Rowston was uninjured. 04May42 Held 1SFTS awaiting new airscrew and spares. 23Jun42 Allocation cancelled. Reallocated to 1AD Salvage Section Aug42 Converted to components.
A1-57	MK.II	1937 One of 10 Mk.II aircraft (modified for Target Towing and Training) under RAAF Order O.I. 524 of 1936. Manufactured by Hawker Aircraft Limited at their Kingston factory in SW London and shipped to Australia in 1937. 25Oct37 Arrived at No 14 Victoria Docks, Port Melbourne on board the 14,000 ton Commonwealth Line SS Moreton Bay. 11Nov37 Received by No 1 Aircraft Depot (1AD) RAAF Laverton, VIC for assembly & testing. Kestrel engine K9389 fitted. 18Jan38 Received by No 2 Sqn at RAAF Laverton. 22Mar38 Heavy night time landing. Damage to lower wings and undercarriage. 23Mar38 Received by 1AD for repairs. 13May38 Engine K9389 replaced with Engine K5599. 07Jul38 Received by No 2 Aircraft Depot (2AD) at RAAF Base Richmond, NSW. 27Jul38 Received by No 3 (AC) Army Co-operation Squadron at RAAF Richmond. 18Nov38 Received by 2AD for technical inspection and reporting. 22Jan39 Received by 3 Sqn. 03May39 Misjudged landing, damage to undercarriage. 13Jun39 Ran into soft patch, tipped onto nose. Airscrew broken. 24Jul39 Engine main bearings failed, Engine K5599 removed, replaced with Engine K5583. 31Jul39 539 hours since last fabric change. 09Oct39 Oil feed pipe became loose forcing aircraft to land near Hargreaves Park, Sydney. Pilot O383 PLTOFF Richard Cresswell and observer A3594 SGT Albert Louis Godden repaired the pipe and flew back to Richmond. 04Mar40 Engine K5583 replaced with Engine K9405. 14May40 Engine K9405 removed, replaced with Engine K5621. 27Jun40 Allocated to No 1 Service Flying Training School (1SFTS) at RAAF Base Point Cook, VIC. 29Jun40 Received by 1SFTS and issued to Advanced Training Squadron (ATS). 18Sep40 Damaged by high wind storm at Cressy airfield, VIC. Damage to upper wings, elevators and tail plane. 16Jul41 Transferred to Armament Training School (ATS) at RAAF Laverton. 06Aug41 Transferred to 1AD Maintenance Section for repairs, then reissued to ATS. 23Mar42 During ground to air camera gun practice the aircraft dived too low and hit the camera gun killing the operator O4139 PLTOFF Kenneth Shenton Andrus. Aircraft crash landed damaging the undercarriage and fuselage. The pilot A401516 SGT Roger Nepean Kuring was blamed for the accident because of disobedience to Flying Orders and extremely poor judgment, disciplinary action was taken. 30Mar42 Transferred to 1SFTS. 05May42 Converted to Instructional Demon No 10. 16Jul42 Allocated to 1AD Dispersal Area for conversion. 13Dec42 Converted to components.
A1-58	MK.II	1937 One of 10 Mk.II aircraft (modified for Target Towing and Training) under RAAF Order O.I. 524 of 1936. Manufactured by Hawker Aircraft Limited at their Kingston factory in SW London and shipped to Australia in 1937. 25Oct37 Arrived at No 14 Victoria Docks, Port Melbourne on the 8,000 ton Commonwealth & Port Line ship SS Port Fairey. 29Oct37 Received by No 1 Aircraft Depot (1AD) RAAF Laverton, VIC for assembly & testing. Kestrel engine K9397 fitted. 19Jan38 Received by No 2 Sqn at RAAF Laverton. 07Feb39 Received by No 12 (GR) Squadron at RAAF Laverton. 29Aug39 Allocated to 1AD 05Sep39 Received by 1AD. 13Sep39 Issued to No 3 (AC) Army Co-operation Squadron at RAAF Base Richmond, NSW. 26Mar40 Engine K9397 replaced with Engine K5609. 27Jun40 Allocated to No 1 Service Flying Training School (1SFTS) at RAAF Base Point Cook, VIC. 29Jun40 Received by 1SFTS and issued to Advanced Training Squadron (ATS). 25Aug40 Damaged by storm while pegged out. Minor fabric damage. 13Apr41 Engine K5609 replaced with Engine K9395. 17Sep41 Engine failed on take-off from Little River satellite field Werribee VIC. Aircraft landed in soft ground and tipped over causing serious damage. Pilot A407784 LAC Nicholas Kevan Dollard received minor bruising and abrasions. 08Oct41 Converted to Instructional Demon No 9. 05Jun44 Converted to components.
A1-59	MK.II	1937 One of 10 Mk.II aircraft (modified for Target Towing and Training) under RAAF Order O.I. 524 of 1936. Manufactured by Hawker Aircraft Limited at their Kingston factory in SW London and shipped to Australia in 1937. 25Oct37 Arrived at No 14 Victoria Docks, Port Melbourne on the 8,000 ton Commonwealth & Port Line ship SS Port Fairey. Oct37 Stored awaiting assembly. 28Jan38 Received by No 1 Aircraft Depot (1AD) RAAF Laverton, VIC for assembly & testing. Kestrel engine K9395 fitted. 23Mar38 Received by No 2 Sqn at RAAF Laverton. 30Jun38 Misjudged landing, wing tip touched the ground. Minor damage, 26Sep38 Stalled from 20ft in gusty wind conditions, crash landed. Damage to engine, airscrew and undercarriage. 26Sep38 Engine K9395 removed for repair. 17Nov38 Engine K9395 installed. 29Aug39 Allocated to 1AD. 05Sep39 Received by 1AD. 13Sep39 Issued to No 3 (AC) Army Co-operation Squadron at RAAF Base Richmond, NSW. 08Nov39 Engine K9395 removed to 2AD. 24Nov39 Engine K5599 installed. 17Dec39 Engine failure, forced landing. No damage. 19Dec39 Engine K5599 replaced with Engine K9391. 02Feb40 Landing accident. Damage to undercarriage, radiator, engine cooler and airscrew. 05Feb40 Received by 2AD for repairs. Engine K5599 removed to 2AD, Engine K9391 installed. 15May40 Allocated to No 1 Service Flying Training School (1SFTS) at RAAF Base Point Cook, VIC. 20May40 Received by 1SFTS and issued to Intermediate Training Squadron (ITS). 11Jun40 Engine K9391 removed. 27Jun40 Engine K5577 installed. 24Jul40 Dropped into a hole after landing, airscrew broken. 05Nov40 Engine failure near Bullangarook (nine miles from Gisborne, VIC) resulted in a forced landing at 11 hrs. Damage to lower wings, undercarriage and airscrew. Instructor A2931 SGT Robert John Barker and student LAC L.H Jones were uninjured. 12Nov40 Engine K5577 removed to 1AD. 12Jan41 Engine K5577 installed after overhaul. 19Feb41 Landed down-wind at Cressy field and tipped onto nose. Airscrew damaged. Pilot A406173 LAC Noel Herbert Byfield was uninjured. 25Jul41 Allocated to 1AD. 28Jul41 Received by 1AD. 20Feb42 Allocated to No 3 Bombing and Gunnery School at RAAF Station West Sale, VIC. 30Mar42 Received by 3BAGS. 04May42 Aircraft forced landed at the West Sale Gunnery Range from unknown causes. Pilot A40853 SGT Malcom Frederick Rowston received minor bruising and the aircraft airscrew and undercarriage were damaged. 01Jul42 Encountered slipstream of preceding aircraft causing rapid height loss. Struck top of tree damaging the undercarriage. Pilot A210435 SGT Hamish Duguid was uninjured. 29Sep42 Overturned on landing. Damage to airscrew, upper wings, undercarriage, cockpit and tail unit. Pilot A18109 SGT Allan William Roseler suffered minor cuts and abrasions. 11Dec42 Allocated to Point Cook Technical Section for repair and overhaul. 14Dec42 Received by Point Cook. 19May43 Allocated to 1AD Dispersal Area. 21Jul43 Allocation cancelled. Reallocated to 1AD Salvage Section Aug43 Converted to components.
A1-60	MK.II	1937 One of 10 Mk.II aircraft (modified for Target Towing and Training) under RAAF Order O.I. 524 of 1936. Manufactured by Hawker Aircraft Limited at their Kingston factory in SW London and shipped to Australia in 1937. 25Oct37 Arrived at No 14 Victoria Docks, Port Melbourne on the 8,000 ton Commonwealth & Port Line ship SS Port Fairey. 29Oct37 Received by No 1 Aircraft Depot (1AD) RAAF Laverton, VIC for assembly & testing. Kestrel engine K9399 fitted. 08Jun38 Received by No 23 Squadron at RAAF Laverton. 23Dec38 Received by No 25 (City of Perth) Squadron at RAAF Station Pearce, WA. 02Jan40 Received by 1AD. 06Mar40 Received by No 22 (City of Sydney) Sqn at RAAF base Richmond, NSW. 30Apr40 Allocated to No 1 Service Flying Training School (1SFTS) at RAAF Base Point Cook, VIC. 02May40 Received by 1SFTS and issued to Intermediate Training Squadron (ITS). 12Aug40 Engine K9399 replaced with Engine K9395. 09Oct40 At 0745 hrs the student pilot force landed with an apparent engine failure. Instructor O250297 FLTLT John Hamilton Buckham and student Cadet F.W Taylor were uninjured. No damage to aircraft or engine. 27Nov40 Pupil pilot LAC Brennan landed in a rough area of Point Cook aerodrome and the aircraft tipped onto nose damaging the airscrew. Pupil and Instructor PLTOFF Johnstone received bruising and abrasions. 29Dec40 Engine K9395 replaced with Engine K5577. 01Jan41 Issued to Advance Training School (ATS) at 1SFTS. 12Jan41 Engine K5577 replaced with Engine K5629. 20Jan41 When returning to the lines after a dual gunnery exercise the student pilot taxied into a 1m deep trench. Aircraft tipped onto its nose causing serious damage to the airscrew, engine and fwd fuselage. Instructor O250297 FLTLT John Hamilton Buckham and student LAC Atherton received minor injuries. 27Aug41 Taxied into soft patch, tipped onto nose. Minor damage. Pilot A400093 SGT Keith Bryant Lewis was unhurt. 12Nov41 Allocated to No 1 Communications Flight (1CF) at RAAF Laverton. 13Dec41 Received by 1CF. 06Feb42 Allocated to Station HQ RAAF Laverton. 21Jul42 Allocated to 1SFTS. 24Jul42 Received by 1SFTS. 20Oct42 Allocated to No 3 Bombing and Gunnery School at RAAF Station West Sale, VIC. 26Oct42 Received by 3BAGS. 16Jul43 Allocated to 1AD Dispersal Area. 24Jul43 Allocation cancelled. Reallocated to 1AD Salvage Section Aug43 Converted to components.
A1-61	MK.II	1937 One of 10 Mk.II aircraft (modified for Target Towing and Training) under RAAF Order O.I. 524 of 1936. Manufactured by Hawker Aircraft Limited at their Kingston factory in SW London and shipped to Australia in 1937. 28Oct37 Arrived in crates at Pitman Wharf, Sydney on board the 13,000 ton Shaw Savill Line ship MV Waiwera. 02Nov37 Received by No 2 Aircraft Depot (2AD) RAAF Base Richmond, NSW for assembly. Kestrel engine K9391 fitted. 25Nov37 Received by No 3 (AC) Army Co-operation Squadron at RAAF Base Richmond, NSW. 05Jun39 Damaged in landing accident. Undercarriage failure. 31Jul39 428 hours since last fabric change. 22Aug39 Engine K9391 replaced with Engine K5597. 19Jun40 Engine failure, forced landing one mile N of Point Cook. FLTLT GN Hayne and Cadet WM Willman uninjured. 20Jun40 Issued to 4 Sqn. 04Jul40 Allocated to No 1 Service Flying Training School (1SFTS) at RAAF Base Point Cook, VIC. 06Jul40 Received by 1SFTS and issued to Advanced Training Squadron (ATS). 12Dec40 Engine fire on start up. No damage. Solo pilot O534 FLGOFF Robert Reginald Raye escaped unhurt. 15Dec40 Engine K5597 replaced with Engine K3375. 27Jan41 While taxying downwind the aircraft was tipped onto its nose by a strong gust. Damage to airscrew, engine and lower wing. Pilot LAC Marsh was uninjured. 14Jun41 Bounced heavily on landing at Point Cook. Port wing struck the ground, port tyre burst and the aircraft tipped onto its nose. Solo pilot LAC G. Palmer was uninjured. 21Oct41 Engine stopped at 3000ft when flying in formation training flight over Laverton. Forced landing in a paddock caused some minor damage. Solo pilot A407311 A/CPL Leslie Newall was uninjured. 12Mar42 Allocated to Station HQ RAAF Richmond. 23Mar42 Received Station HQ. 30Mar42 When taxying for take-off the aircraft collided with A1-52. Pilot O381 FLTLT R Kingsford-Smith was uninjured. 21Jan43 At approximately 1215hrs the aircraft was taking off from Coolaman Satellite Aerodrome for the purpose of dropping dummy parachutists from the bomb racks under each lower wing. As the aircraft rotated the parachute under the port wing opened causing the aircraft to swerve violently to the left. In the ensuing crash the undercarriage and tail wheel were torn off and the entire lower wing was extensively damaged. Pilot A403448 SGT William Howard Semple and crewman A1990 CPL John Joseph Gocher were uninjured. 25Jan43 Survey stated the aircraft was unsuitable for repair; recommended for conversion. 1943 Converted to components.
A1-62	MK.II	1937 One of 10 Mk.II aircraft (modified for Target Towing and Training) under RAAF Order O.I. 524 of 1936. Manufactured by Hawker Aircraft Limited at their Kingston factory in SW London and shipped to Australia in 1937. 28Oct37 Arrived in crates at Pitman Wharf, Sydney on board the 13,000 ton Shaw Savill Line ship MV Waiwera. 02Nov37 Received by No 2 Aircraft Depot (2AD) RAAF Base Richmond, NSW for assembly & testing. Kestrel engine K9405 fitted. 25Nov37 Received by No 3 (AC) Army Co-operation Squadron at RAAF Base Richmond, NSW. 21Apr39 Struck a tree on landing approach. Minor damage. 31Jul39 354 hours since last fabric change. 31Oct39 Engine K9405 replaced by Engine K5615. 23Nov39 At approximately 1530hrs whilst flying a solo training exercise near Jamberro, NSW the aircraft became uncontrollable in low cloud, so the pilot elected to bail out. Tragically, his parachute either ripped or malfunctioned and he fell to earth only 100 yards from the wreckage of his aircraft. Solo pilot 9300 PLTOFF Robert John "Jack" Ohlmeyer (21) single of Clare SA was killed and the aircraft destroyed. PLTOFF Ohlmeyer is buried in the Clare & District Cemetery, South Australia. Row R Grave 46. 18Jan40 Aircraft written-off.
A1-63	MK.II	1937 One of 10 Mk.II aircraft (modified for Target Towing and Training) under RAAF Order O.I. 524 of 1936. Manufactured by Hawker Aircraft Limited at their Kingston factory in SW London and shipped to Australia in 1937. 28Oct37 Arrived in crates at Pitman Wharf, Sydney on board the 13,000 ton Shaw Savill Line ship MV Waiwera. 11Nov37 Received by No 2 Aircraft Depot (2AD) RAAF Base Richmond, NSW for assembly. Kestrel engine K9403 fitted. 25Nov37 Received by No 3 (AC) Army Co-operation Squadron at RAAF Base Richmond, NSW. 02May40 Engine K9403 replaced with Engine K9395. 22May40 Engine K9395 replaced with Engine K9393. 20Jun40 Allocated to 4 Sqn. 24Jun40 Engine K9393 replaced with Engine K9395. 01Jul40 Allocated to No 1 Service Flying Training School (1SFTS) at RAAF Base Point Cook, VIC. 03Jul40 Received by 1SFTS and issued to Advanced Training Squadron (ATS). 22Jul40 Bad weather at 1030 hrs forced a landing near Redesdale, VIC where the aircraft overturned. Cadets RR Bothwell & LG Webber were uninjured. Moderate damage, airscrew broken. 27Jul40 Allocated to No 1 Aircraft Depot (1AD) RAAF Base Laverton, VIC for repair. 11Aug40 Received by 1AD. Engine K9395 replaced with Engine K3237. 03May41 Engine K3237 replaced with Engine K5593. 29May41 While practicing emergency landing procedures at Werribee Satellite airfield the engine failed after a successful touch and go. Aircraft hit the boundary fence and tipped onto nose. Extensive damage to engine, airscrew and undercarriage. Pilot A407852 LAC J.B James received minor injuries and shock. 05Jul41 Approved for conversion. 1941 Converted to components.
A1-64		1937 One of 10 Mk.II aircraft (modified for Target Towing and Training) under RAAF Order O.I. 524 of 1936. Manufactured by Hawker Aircraft Limited at their Kingston factory in SW London and shipped to Australia in 1937. 09May38 Arrived in crates at Pitman Wharf, Sydney on board the 14,000 ton Commonwealth Line ship SS Largs Bay. 16May38 Received by No 2 Aircraft Depot (2AD) RAAF Base Richmond, NSW for assembly. Kestrel engine K9401 fitted. 06Jul38 Allocated to No 1 Aircraft Depot (1AD) RAAF Base Laverton, VIC. 07Jul38 Received by 1AD. 01Mar39 Demon Order 34 incorporated, conversion to dual controls. 22Aug39 Allocated to No 1 Service Flying Training School (1SFTS) at RAAF Base Point Cook, VIC. 30Aug39 Received by 1SFTS and issued to Intermediate Training Squadron (ITS). 07Sep39 Tipped onto nose. Minor damage. 13Sep39 Issued to Point Cook Store. 01Mar40 Issued to ITS. 25Mar40 Landing accident, tipped onto nose. Airscrew broken. 08Jul40 Landing accident, tipped onto nose. Airscrew broken. 08Aug40 At 1040 hrs while doing circuit training the aircraft overshot the runway and struck a tree near the Wing HQ. The stbd oleo leg was sheared off, undercarriage damaged and, port longeron warped. Solo pilot 290787 Cadet James Albert Cox was uninjured. 03Nov40 Pilot held off too high on landing, stalled and crash landed from 15ft at 1055 hrs. Undercarriage and both upper & lower wings damaged. Solo pilot 400008 LAC T. Roberts was uninjured. 04Nov40 Engine K9401 replaced with Engine K5633. 13Jan41 Engine failure near Ballarat, VIC after cap came of the header tank causing fuel starvation. Instructor A2760 FSGT Clifford Ernest Tuttleby and student A402039 LAC Edwin Roy Nolan were uninjured. 17Jan41 Engine K5633 replaced with Engine K5589. 27Jun41 While on a cross-country training flight an engine failure caused a forced landing six miles NE of Streatham VIC. No damage. Crew of A401003 LAC William John Ward & A401223 LAC M.G. Trethaway were uninjured. 03Jul41 Engine K5589 removed for repair. 17Jul41 Engine K5589 refitted after repair. 13Oct41 A1-6 taxied into a stationary A1-64 causing minor damage to the wings and fuselage to both aircraft. 12Nov41 Allocated No 1 Communications Flight (1CF). 18Nov41 Received by 1CF. 06Feb42 Allocated to Station HQ RAAF Laverton. 16Feb42 Received Station HQ. 03Jun42 Engine failure, forced landing in an orchard near Hastings, VIC. Extensive damage to aircraft. Pilot A408195 SGT Reginald John Hickman uninjured and, student 35760 LAC Rot Francis Fairhurst was slightly injured. 12Jun42 Issued to 1AD for salvage. 22Jun42 Converted to components.

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Source: RAAF Museum Website, National Archives, Air Pictorial Vol.57 No.6, page 272, RAAF Status Cards, RAAF Aircraft Accident Records, Trove National Archives,

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