• Aircraft:

  General Dynamics RF-111C Aardvark

• Reg: A8-126 photos
• Serial #:

  D1-2

• Airline: Australia - Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF)
• Photo Date: Sep 19, 2010
• Uploaded: Nov 01, 2010
• Williamtown Air Force Base - YWLM, Australia

The RAAF will retire the remaining F-111 aircraft in December 2010, after 37 years Service from 1973. The type is being replaced by interim F/A-18F Super Hornets, until F-35s are introduced. RF-111C A8-126 flew the last RAAF Airshow F-111 displays at Williamtown on 18/19Sep2010. Photo shows a sneak 'Top-side Pass' (without Dump and Burn) in dark overcast conditions on Sunday 19Sep2010, over Williamtown's Rwy 12. The wings are swept back to 72 degrees for this high speed/ high 'G' run. The horizontal stabilisers have plenty of deflection, and wisps of vapour are visible on the wings. The F-111 and its unique Dump and Burn display is now being consigned to history. It will be missed, especially by aviation photographers!

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Nathan Long A8-126

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Dave Parer A8-126

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(Del 6/73) seriously low, mighty fast and splendidly loud! It was a pleasure to witness the Pig doing what it does best from such close range just prior to retirement

Craig Murray A8-126

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