Ryan Harris stormed back into the Australian attack on day one at Lord's, with the fast bowler justifying his recall for the second Test by making an immediate impact.
England went to lunch at 3-80, and apart from a steadying half century partnership from Jonathan Trott (35) and Ian Bell (23), the first session belonged to Australia.
As the Queen watched on from the Pavilion, England were left reeling, with three wickets falling for 10 runs within 11 balls.
Danger men Alastair Cook, Joe Root and Kevin Pietersen were all sent packing within 13 minutes.
Some inspired captaincy from Michael Clarke started the blitz, calling on Shane Watson after just four overs.
Watson (1-12) delivered with second ball, trapping Cook in front plumb lbw - with the England captain not even considering a referral.
Clarke's show of faith in Watson was another sign the alleged differences between the pair are having no impact on Australia's on-field performance.
In the sixth over, Harris continued his spell from the Pavilion end and knocked over two wickets in five balls - with England left shaking at 3-26.
The injury-prone quick was brought into the side at the expense of Mitchell Starc, with selectors backing Harris' control and outswinging ability.
As he's done in nearly every one of his 13 Tests to date, Harris (2-21) gave a glimpse of the destructive force he could have been in international cricket had his body not broken down with such regularity.
Another positive from Harris' first wicket was it shook the DRS hoodoo which had plagued Australia at Trent Bridge.
Root was given out lbw, but the opener challenged the decision.
Although there was an edge, DRS confirmed the ball had hit pad first - and some Australian faith was restored in the controversial technology.
Then perhaps the biggest wicket fell, when Pietersen edged Harris behind to wicketkeeper Brad Haddin
Once the Queen left the building, Trott and Bell managed to get a foothold and moved their crucial partnership past 50.
In other selection changes, Ed Cowan made way for Usman Khawaja in the Australian top order, while Steve Finn was replaced by Tim Bresnan in the England attack.
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