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The U.S. Air Force’s F-111 Aardvark Was a Force to Be Reckoned With

The Aardvark is a funny-looking beast with a long snout that hoovers up food with a pig-like body and thick hide to stymie predators. Does this animal remind you of one of the most combat-effective ...
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A strategic disaster? Why the US Air Force still misses the F-111 “Aardvark”

Summary and Key Points: The F-111 Aardvark was retired in 1998 primarily due to a “maintenance crisis” and the aging ...
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Why the F-111 Aardvark Was a Game-Changer in Military Aviation

Summary and Topline Points You Need To Know: The General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark was a versatile supersonic, medium-range, multirole combat aircraft serving the U.S. Air Force and the Royal Australian ...
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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 ...