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Why Australia buried all of its old F-111 Aardvark tactical aircraft

When the Australians went to dismantle their fleet of Aardvarks, they encountered a hazardous and potentially deadly material ...
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The F-111 Aardvark: This Resilient Plane is Properly Named

While most American military aircraft are given names that connote athleticism, virility, hostility, or prowess (i.e., Lighting, Raptor, Poseidon, Thunderchief, Mustang, Apache, Talon, and Sabre), ...
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The F-111 Aardvark ‘Fighter-Bomber’ Has A Message for the U.S. Air Force

Key Points and Summary - The F-111 Aardvark, a long and sleek fighter-bomber known for its variable-sweep wings, was one of the most successful aircraft in U.S. Air Force history. -This versatile ...
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How the F-111 Aardvark Helped Pioneer Multirole Aircraft

The Aardvark was the first airplane to incorporate specific design features to make it multirole capable. When it comes to pioneering aircraft in the U.S. military’s history, the F-111 Aardvark ...