From 2001, Boeing Australia performed all F-111 maintenance under contract. In February 2002, No. 82 Wing came under the control of the newly established Air Combat Group (ACG), formed by merging Tactical Fighter Group (TFG) and Strike Reconnaissance Group (SRG).
Boeing Australia took on all F-111 maintenance contracts from 2001 onwards. In February 2002, No. 82 Wing transferred to the newly formed Air Combat Group (ACG), which was created by merging Tactical Fighter Group (TFG) and Strike Reconnaissance Group (SRG).