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Aviation fanatic looks after the last F-111 to switch off its engines

Posted November 27, 2019 14:12:02 Melinda Andersson, who grew up obsessed with the F-111 fighter bomber, is now caretaker of the last one ever to switch off its engines and is the envy of plane fanatics across the country. Key points: Melinda Andersson is …

From the Archives, 2006: F-111 strikers bomb heroin boat Pong Su

Two 2,000-pound (800kg) precision guided bombs struck the Pong Su's hull with massive blasts, showering debris over a wide area. The vessel sank quickly into deep water. The Pong Su was seized off the NSW coast in April 2003 at the conclusion of a four …

War Memorial’s F-111 bound for new hall in expanded institution

The Australian War Memorial’s newly acquired F-111C aircraft at the Mitchell storage centre with Air Marshal Leo Davies, Chief of Air Force. Photo: Marcus Fillinger/AWM. The Australian War Memorial has taken possession of a Royal Australian Air Force ( …

The F-111 Aardvark: The Strike Aircraft That Was Dumped for the F-15 Eagle

Charlie Gao Security, United States Time for a comeback? The F-111 Aardvark: The Strike Aircraft That Was Dumped for the F-15 Eagle The F-111 Aardvark was the U.S. Air Force’s premier strike aircraft for the majority of the Cold War. It served in …

'Dak's back': New arrival to steal show from F-111

MOVE aside F-111, there's a new carrier in town. The longest serving operational aircraft in the Air Force, a Douglas Dakota C-47B, has returned home to RAAF Base Amberley. The Dakota entered service with 35 Squadron at Amberley in April, 1945. Its …

F-35 ‘no match’ for old F-111

Meet the Air Force's F-111 Aardvark, The Plane That Was Sent to Kill Qaddafi

Meet the Air Force's F-111 Aardvark, The Plane That Was Sent to Kill QaddafiMore 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. Using smaller wings …

James Rosenquist, pop artist who painted the famous F-111, dies aged 83

The artist James Rosenquist has died, it was announced on Saturday. He was 83. With Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein, Rosenquist was a pioneer of pop art, the 1960s movement that made high art out of flat, bright representations of everyday items and …

Will China Roll out a Twin Seat J-20?

AdvertisementAs the Chinese military’s first fifth-generation stealth fighter, the J-20 has attracted substantial enthusiast and media interest. One of the suggestions to make its way into online publication over the last year is the prospect of a twin- …

'Thundervarks' on the way out as Air Force seeks new name for F-35 squadron at Lakenheath

The 48th Fighter Wing is asking for help naming the new squadron of F-35A Lightning II fighter jets that will arrive at RAF Lakenheath next year, saying “Thundervarks” just doesn’t cut it for the 5th-generation plane. “Thundervarks” was the name given to …

VIDEO: 'Supersonic, stealth fighter' over Evans Head

THE Royal Australian Air Force has shared incredible footage of one of their F-35A Lightnings flying over the Evans Head Air Weapons Range. In a social media post, the Air Force explained the bomb it dropped was inert. "But it's the first time …

Retired Air Vice-Marshal reflects on Exercise Pitch Black

As Air Vice-Marshal (Ret’d) John Quaife looks back on a long association with the RAAF’s biennial capstone exercise, he reflects on changes to Pitch Black – many of which he himself oversaw. “We have managed to build something that is unique in the world …

From the archives: All that really matters is it was great, mate

Normal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text size They were words that haven't been uttered by an IOC president for eight years. Yet how glorious they sounded last night. Juan Antonio Samaranch last night declared Sydney's Olympics "the …

‘Forced to Take Countermeasures:’ Beijing Practices Airstrikes on Ships as US Carriers Drill Nearby

Asia & Pacific 19:00 GMT 21.07.2020Get short URL While two US Navy carrier strike groups drilled in the South China Sea last week, Chinese People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) jets practiced anti-ship attacks nearby. For weeks, several US …

Proposed Australian War Memorial development slammed as 'wasteful' and 'arrogant'

A half a billion dollar expansion of the Australian War Memorial (AWM) has been called "wasteful" and "arrogant" by academics, architects, public servants and family of those killed in war at a public hearing in Canberra. A Federal …

Experts deride 'snake oil' mental health claims for $498m Australian War Memorial expansion

Historians and medical experts have ridiculed claims by the former Australian War Memorial director Brendan Nelson that the memorial’s $498m expansion will contribute to a “therapeutic milieu” and improve veterans’ mental health. The claims were derided as …

Comment: Australia’s fighters must now battle ‘tyranny of distance’

Concept art showing the F-35 refuelling mid-air (USAF) Stephen Kuper examines how Australia’s isolation is now a challenge for the RAAF.  The isolation of Australia provides both defensive advantages and disadvantages – this ‘tyranny of distance’ is …

The incredible night Ipswich community celebrated as one

JUST over 20 years ago, Ipswich staged one of its most memorable celebrations - the 2000 Olympic Torch Relay. It remains a wonderful example of civic pride and teamwork. A number of the city's leading community figures at the time shared in carrying …

After 80 years, RAAF Base Amberley continues to evolve

THE construction of RAAF Base Amberley in 1939 was described at the time as one of the largest projects to be undertaken in Queensland. It stands as an integral part of the Ipswich landscape, is a crucial cog in the local economy and plays a significant …

Colorado US Navy Veterans Lung Cancer Advocate Is Urging a VFW Member Who Has a Navy Veteran Friend with Lung Cancer in ...

DENVER, COLORADO , USA, October 20, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Colorado US Navy Veterans Lung Cancer Advocate is urging a member of the American Legion or VFW who has a Navy Veteran friend with lung cancer to please ask him if he had …

Border Security 2021 turns into a Virtual Conference

SMi Group reports: The Border Security conference taking place next February will no longer take place in Prague and will now be a virtual event. LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 20, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In light of on-going …

Alaska US Navy Veterans Mesothelioma Advocate Urges the Family of a Navy Veteran in Alaska to Call Attorney Erik Karst ...

ANCHORAGE , ALASKA , USA, October 20, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Alaska US Navy Veterans Mesothelioma Advocate is urging the family of a Navy Veteran with mesothelioma in Alaska to please call attorney Erik Karst of the law firm of Karst von …

The Internet: Are Children In Charge?

Anti Internet Child Exploitation Team International Virtual Summit LONDON, ONTARIO, CANADA, October 20, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- There is growing concern related to the online activities of children, globally. With COVID, this has become even …

Breaking News: New revealation; Iran is weaponizing its nuclear program at a secret military base in Sorkheh-Hessar

NCRI in a Press Conference in Washington D.C. reveals that construction of the site began in 2012, three years before the US, under President Obama. PARIS, FRANCE, October 19, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Council of Resistance of Iran …

Emil Malak Pens an Op-ed Discussing the Need for Continuous Rapid Testing and Reopening the Economy

Voip-Pal (OTCQB:VPLM) LONDON, ENGLAND, October 19, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CEOCFO Magazine, an independent investment publication that highlights important technologies and companies, today announced it has published an op-ed (https:/…

The 6th Annual Maritime Reconnaissance and Surveillance Technology Conference Goes Virtual

SMi Group reports: The Maritime Reconnaissance and Surveillance Technology Conference, taking place next February will now take place online. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 19, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In light of on-going developments with …

AV-Comparatives releases intermediate results for 19 leading endpoint security solutions

The report covers the test results of the last two months, August and September 2020, for Enterprise Endpoint Security Products. INNSBRUCK, TIROL, AUSTRIA, October 19, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AV-Comparatives has released the October Fact …

E x H Computational Electromagnetics Software Announces Release of v2.1 of the reTORT Optical Ray Tracer

v2.1.0 of the reTORT Optical Ray Tracer improves ease of use and functionality of the only ray tracer with native support for GRIN lenses and metasurfaces. STATE COLLEGE, PENNSYLVANIA, UNITED STATES, October 19, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- E x H, …

US Navy Veterans Mesothelioma Advocate Urges the Family of a Navy Veteran with Mesothelioma in Oregon to Not Roll the ...

SALEM, OREGON, USA, October 19, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Oregon US Navy Veterans Mesothelioma Advocate says, "We are urging the wife, or adult son-daughter of a Navy Veteran with mesothelioma in Oregon to not roll the dice on financial …

Massachusetts Mesothelioma Victims Center Urges the Family of a Person with Mesothelioma in Massachusetts to Call ...

BOSTON , MASSACHUSETTS , USA, October 19, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Massachusetts Mesothelioma Victims Center is urging the family of a husband or dad with mesothelioma to please call attorney Erik Karst of the law firm of Karst von Oiste …

Social Media touch-and-feel For The Military?

Fully tested low cost military C2 system behaves like today's Social Media apps, but with NATO Ground, Air, and Sea Common Picture on a Google Maps display. WASHINGTON, DC, USA, October 19, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Social Media (Facebook, …

TIAG® Wins Contract with Naval Facilities Engineering and Expeditionary Warfare Center

Innovative tech company beats out 4 other bidders to provide comprehensive cybersecurity solutions and support across NAVFAC’s world-wide infrastructure RESTON, VA, USA, October 19, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TIAG—an innovative technology …

RECON TRILOGY PLUS ONE BY BENJAMIN WHITE RELEASED ON NOVEMBER 11 IN HONOR OF VETERANS

In honor of Veterans Day, on Nov. 11, Running Wild Press launches RECON TRILOGY + 1 by Benjamin White, a retired Coast Guard Lieutenant Commander. LOS ANGELES, CA, USA, October 18, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In honor of Veterans Day, on November …

Alta Data Technologies Recognized as Top 10 Supplier by Aerospace & Defense Review

Growth Through Innovation and Quality of MIL-STD-1553 and ARINC Products RIO RANCHO, NM, UNITED STATES, October 17, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Alta Data Technologies, LLC (Alta) is excited to announce that Aerospace & Defense Review has …

Ross Berkoff Joins the TIAG® Leadership Team as General Manager

Decorated Veteran Joins Innovative Technology Company Known for its Agility, Adaptability, Ingenuity, and Integrity RESTON, VA, USA, October 16, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TIAG—an innovative technology company providing strategic, …

Enhance Performance with New SMP Connectors and Terminators

Amphenol RF expands its SMP offerings with high frequency commercial products and the introduction of terminators. Amphenol (NYSE:APH) DANBURY, CONNECTICUT, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Amphenol RF is pleased to …

Colorado US Navy Veterans Mesothelioma Advocate Appeals to the Family of a Navy Veteran with Mesothelioma in Colorado to ...

DENVER, COLORADO , USA, October 16, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Colorado US Navy Veterans Mesothelioma Advocate says, "If your husband or dad has just been diagnosed with mesothelioma in Colorado please take financial compensation …

Oklahoma Mesothelioma Victims Center Urges a Navy Veteran or Person with Mesothelioma in Oklahoma To Not Play Lawyer ...

OKLAHOMA CITY , OKLAHOMA , USA, October 16, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Oklahoma Mesothelioma Victims Center says, "We are urging a Navy Veteran or person with recently diagnosed mesothelioma in Oklahoma to not play lawyer roulette and in …

EO/IR Gimbal Market Size to Hit $1.50 Billion by 2027 at 13.9% CAGR

PORTLAND, OREGON, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to the report published by Allied Market Research, the global EO/IR gimbal market generated $533.20 billion in 2019, and is estimated to reach $1.50 billion by …