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How the US Air Force’s F-111 Aardvark changed air warfare forever

The F-111 Aardvark pioneered a variety of new technological innovations for the US Air Force—and proved that they could be ...
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The F-111 Aardvark: One of the Most Dynamic Planes of the Modern Era

Here’s What You Need To Remember: While the F-111 has been retired, a similar aircraft remains in use today. The General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark was a low-altitude strike plane born out of a shotgun ...
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The F-111 Aardvark: Qaddafi’s Would-Be Assassin?

Here’s What You Need to Remember: The designers of the F-111 faced a challenge: they needed a plane that could fly at very high speeds, but still take off or land on a short runway. The General ...
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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 ...