 The Royal Australian Air Force ( RAAF ) leased 24 USAF F @-@ 4Es from 1970 to 1973 while waiting for their order for the General Dynamics F @-@ 111C to be delivered . They were so well @-@ liked that the RAAF considered retaining the aircraft after the F @-@ 111Cs were delivered . They were operated from RAAF Amberley by No. 1 Squadron and No. 6 Squadron . 
