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Old 01-04-08, 02:16
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I was told at VP-Day 2005 in Canberra that the Aussies are the only ones who still operate them
Yes zemsi, that is correct. Unfortunately they are to be retired in the near future.
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Old 01-04-08, 02:54
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Are the F111's Aussie Air Force?
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Yes zemsi, that is correct. Unfortunately they are to be retired in the near future.
Some would say not before time. The F111's airframes are in some cases older than the Pilot's Fathers!
None the less, there very few aircraft in the world with the range and capability that "The Pig" has, and they certainly continue to impress at displays.

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"The F-111 is a twin-engine swing-wing aircraft. It can take off and land at relatively low speeds with the wings swept forward, then fly at more than twice the speed of sound with its wings tucked back. It can fly close to the ground at supersonic speeds, following the terrain to avoid detection.

It can strike day or night in any weather. Its Pave Tack targeting system can locate targets at night and in bad weather and provides laser designation for laser-guided weapons. The radar warning system detects incoming radar emissions and alerts the crew to potential surface or air attacks.

It is affectionately known as the 'Pig' for its ability to hunt at night with its nose in the weeds, thanks to its terrain-following radar.

Highly controversial during its development, the F-111 is even better today than when it was introduced to our Air Force in 1968. With numerous airframe, engine, weapons and avionics upgrades, the F-111 remains the fastest and longest ranging combat aircraft in the Asia-Pacific."

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Old 01-04-08, 10:10
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Swiss Chris, Helengrad effectively disolved our Air Farce!
.......but we do have a few hang glider enthusiasts.....and there was a farmer here with a couple of Migs
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