General dynamics f111 aardvark by don logan 1998, hardcover. The general dynamicsgrumman ef111a raven is an electronicwarfare aircraft designed to replace the eb66 destroyer in the united states air force. If you have any questions, or need the bot to ignore the links, or the page altogether, please visit this simple faq for additional information. A detailed history of the f111, numerous bw photos, and much technical detail.
Nasm 9016485 several analysts have pointed to the navys experience with the f111 as a cautionary tale for services deploying the f35. It had a rocky start, but the f111 had one of the safest operating records in history. The general dynamics f 111 aardvark was a mediumrange interdictor and tactical strike aircraft that also filled the roles of strategic bomber, reconnaissance, and electronic warfare in its various versions. Facebook is a new companion forum for and the f111 community.
This is the story of the worlds first operational swingwing bomber. Peter e davies has written or cowritten nine books on modern american combat. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. A photo book of ef f 111 s all taken at raf upper heyford between 19861993. Nasm 9016485 several analysts have pointed to the navys experience with the f 111 as a cautionary tale for services deploying the f 35. Appreciation of the general dynamics f111 aardvark public. History of the f111 aardvark in vietnam and southeast asia. In 1986, 18 f111fs accompanied by ef111a raven electronic warfare aircraft flew from england to bomb khadafi in libya, the longest strike mission in history. The f 111 aardvark flew 4000 combat missions during the vietnam war, struck libya in 1986, and saw action during operation desert storm. General dynamics f 111 aardvark download ebook pdf, epub. Goes thru the history of each variant, explaining the different avionics and such. Bill wilson remembers in lou drendel book f111 in action. The royal australian air force also ordered the type and began operating f111cs in 1973. F111 aardvark in action the f111, which despite a rocky start, ultimately proved to be a very capable fighterbomber for the u.
Author dennis jenkins uses rare archival air force documentation and original republic factory material and photos never before seen by the public to tell the complete story of this legendary jet fighterbomber. Jul 10, 2019 the story of an f1111 aardvark pow who had to eject over north vietnam. The aircraft was one of the more controversial aircraft ever to fly, yet it achieved one of the safest operational records of any aircraft in usaf history. Looking for information on this and other units that served or supported the air war in sea. Of the wide variety of warplanes introduced during the vietnam war, the general dynamics f111a stands among the most misunderstoodstarting with its. Interview with jeff guinn on the f111 aardvark youtube. F111 aardvark warbirds fotofax thornborough, anthony m.
Overshadowed by the stealth fighter, the f111 was actually the heavyweight fighter that delivered the big punch during desert storm. This book is a pictorial history of the f111, the greatest jet fighterbomber ever built, and includes 740 color photos covering all models from the f111a through. The general dynamics f 111 aardvark is a retired american supersonic, mediumrange interdictor and tactical attack aircraft that also filled the roles of strategic nuclear bomber, aerial reconnaissance, and electronicwarfare aircraft in its various versions. The general dynamics f111 aardvark is a retired american supersonic, mediumrange. Speciality press aviation books war books military books. In addition to a roll call including histories of each individual aircraft, photos of over 90% of the aircraft are. He includes his training, being based at upper heyford and flying in operation desert storm. The general dynamics f111 aardvark is a retired american supersonic, medium range. Each product is screen printed using the latest technology on super soft premium materials. Don logan, an exf111a wso, has released a 320 page pictorial history of the f111 aardvark containing 740 colour photos, diagrams and unit patches. The general dynamics f 111k was a planned variant of the general dynamics f 111 aardvark mediumrange interdictor and tactical strike aircraft by general dynamics, to meet a requirement for such an aircraft for the royal air force. F111 aardvark historycentral home historys home on the web.
The general dynamics f111c nicknamed pig is a variant of the f111 aardvark mediumrange interdictor and tactical strike aircraft, developed by general dynamics to meet australian requirements. General dynamicsgrumman ef111a raven military wiki fandom. Becoming the aardvark the air force, unlike the navy, was happy with its groundattack version of the f111, and over a 30year career the aardvark flew combat missions over vietnam, libya, and iraq. This is expanded from squadrons previous standard 60 page version of their in action format and it runs 80 pages packed with large, clear photographs. Licensed to youtube by merlin armada music on behalf. Its radical swing wing was adopted by the f14 tomcat, panavia tornado and rockwell b1b lancer while its turbofantype engines became standard in many combat aircraft. In addition to a roll call including histories of each individual aircraft, photos of over 90% of the aircr. Buy general dynamics f 111 aardvark air vanguard by peter davies isbn. The f111 had a remarkable career as a tactical fighter.
F111 crews pioneered tactics using terrainfollowing and laser targeting devices that made the f15e. The authors interviewed many former f111 crews and gathered photographs from all over the world to create this history of. General dynamics f111 aardvark air vanguard book 10 and millions of other books. By don logan this book is a pictorial history of the f111, the greatest jet fighterbomber ever built, and includes 740 color photos covering all models from the f111a through the f111k. Signal 10265 f111 aardvark in action sc reference book for. The wing provided outstanding aerodynamic efficiency. General dynamics f111 aardvark by don logan, hardcover.
The story of an f 1111 aardvark pow who had to eject over north vietnam. Originally designed as a mediumrange fighterbomber, the versatile aircraft proved its meddle as a strategic bomber, tractical strike aircraft, and reconnaissance platform. It served in practically every conflict from vietnam forwards, until it was replaced by the. F111 aardvark in southeast asia history of the sea air war. F111 aardvark pilots flight operating manual united. Like the south african aardvark, the f 111 was a solitary night hunter. Usafe aardvarks the general dynamics f 111e f aardvark and ef111a raven over europe. The general dynamicsgrumman ef111a raven is an electronic warfare aircraft designed to replace the b66 destroyer in the united states air force. F111 aardvark project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Stewart wilson, in his book lincoln, canberra and f111 in australian service, described the f111c as an unqualified success, providing.
General dynamics aardvark wikipedia, the free encyclopedia f111 aardvark the afti f 111 was a nasa test. In vietnam it had twice the range of an f4 and could carry two and a half times the weapons load. Becoming the aardvark the air force, unlike the navy, was happy with its groundattack version of the f 111, and over a 30year career the aardvark flew combat missions over vietnam, libya, and iraq. Developed in the 1960s by general dynamics, it first entered service in 1967 with the united states air force.
Despite its uncertain start the f111 proved to be one of the most successful and influential designs of the 1960s. The usaf contracted with grumman in 1974 to convert some existing general dynamics f111as into electronic warfareelectronic countermeasures aircraft. An informative well written quick history of the f 111 fighter, its slow. This f 111 aardvark internet site does not represent the views of boeing, convair, general dynamics, grumman, lockheed martin, the united states air force, the royal australian air force or any other company or organisation which may be named herein. The f 111 can exceed twice the speed of sound mach 2 by sweeping its wings rearward while in flight. Home store military history browse by series air vanguard general dynamics f111 aardvark. The f 111, which ultimately proved to be a very capable fighterbomber for the us and australian air forces, was born out of the desire of secretary of defense robert strange mcnamara to force the usaf and the navy to use a single aircraft for all tactical missions strike, close air support, air superiority and fleet air defense. Remembering raaf f111 aardvark the aviation geek club.
Dec 12, 2017 jeff guinn chats about flying the usaf f 111 aardvark. Like the aardvark, it rooted in the dirt, guided by excellent senses. Buy general dynamics f111 aardvark air vanguard by peter davies isbn. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. In fact it is not until page 40 and the chapter the f 111 in europe that the book actually addresses its main subject. Aircraft fighter jet f 111 afti nasa 0 general dynamics aardvark in flight with supercritical mission adaptive wings maw installed. This is not a forum for general discussion of the articles subject. Buy a discounted hardcover of general dynamics f111 aardvark online from australias leading online bookstore. Click download or read online button to get general dynamics f 111 aardvark book now.
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Both books, not surprisingly, are titled f111 aardvark and both were published since 1997 although written from opposite sides of the atlantic. General dynamics f 111 aardvark by logan, don this book is a pictorial history of the f111, the greatest jet fighterbomber ever built, and includes 740 color photos covering all models from the f111a through the f111k. General dynamics f111 aardvark, schiffer military history by. The story of an f1111 aardvark pow who had to eject over. Of the wide variety of warplanes introduced during the vietnam war, the general dynamics f111a stands among the most misunderstoodstarting with its very designation. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. The books compliment each other due to the different styles of the authors and the different contents. The general dynamics f111 aardvark is a retired american supersonic, mediumrange interdictor and tactical attack aircraft that also filled the roles of strategic nuclear bomber, aerial reconnaissance, and electronicwarfare aircraft in its various versions. This book is a pictorial history of the f111, the greatest jet fighterbomber ever built, and includes 740 color photos covering all models from the f111a through the f111k. This book continues the story of republics mach2 f 105 thunderchief where previous books on this aircraft left off. Great concise history of the f 111 and its service in the european theatre. In addition to a roll call including histories of each individual aircraft, photos of over 90% of the aircraft are included. Also a good description of the armament capabilities of the f 111, and finally a lot of nice graphics.
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