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The F-111 Was The ‘F-35 Of Its Day’—But Its Failure Was A Boon To U.S. Air Power

An F-111B. U.S. Navy The U.S. Air Force has a 30% chance of successfully developing a new, affordable lightweight fighter. That’s the blunt assessment of Dan Grazier, an analyst with the Project on Government Oversight in Washington, D.C. That the Air …

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 …

Inside the Archive: F-111

The General Dynamics F-111 was renowned as a highly capable strike aircraft, and considered the best of its type in the region. Even Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal Mel Hupfeld, is a fan. “The F-111 presented the Air Force with a rare opportunity to …

You vote F-111 the RAAF’s greatest aircraft on centenary day

One of the F-111 shots from Australian Aviation’s archive On this very day 100 years ago, the Australian Air Force was formed, and five months later, its Royal designation was added to create the Royal Australian Air Force. It was only the second “Royal” …

Inside the Archive – F-111 Extended Gallery

Defense contractors explore new ways to develop systems faster and cheaper

Best listening experience is on Chrome, Firefox or Safari. Subscribe to Federal Drive’s daily audio interviews on Apple Podcasts or PodcastOne.Both the armed services and contractors are trying to speed design and prototyping of new platforms and weapons …

Motorsport stars to headline new Ipswich event

AUSSIE motorsport stars, including the legendary Craig Lowndes, will headline the first Planes, Trains and Autos event to be held in Ipswich next month. It will be held at the Workshops Rail Museum in North Ipswich on May 1 to pay tribute to the city’s …

In pictures: RAAF’s centenary flypast in Canberra

Super Hornets and Growlers fly together to mark RAAF’s centenary (Henry Howard) Australian Aviation’s Henry Howard took these incredible photos of RAAF’s centenary flypast in Canberra on Wednesday. The display, the most ambitious attempted in years, …

RAAF’s centenary photo shows every aircraft together

Air Force personnel representing all specialisations and musterings form the number 100 with all in-service RAAF aircraft and ground assets at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland. (Defence, Corporal Nicci Freeman) The RAAF has released this incredible photo …

Podcast: What is the RAAF’s greatest-ever aircraft?

Credit: LAC Clint Siggins What is the RAAF’s greatest ever aircraft? The Classic Hornet? F-111? Or perhaps, the Boomerang? In this week’s episode, host Phil Tarrant and guest Adam Thorn discuss Australian Aviation’s poll to find out which should win out, …

Vote on your favourite RAAF aircraft of the last 100 years

The F-111, as shown in our 40-year archive (Master Sgt. Kevin J. Gruenwald) For the last month, Australian Aviation has been opening our archive to show you our best pictures of RAAF aircraft during the organisation’s 100-year history. But then we thought, …

The spectacular and expensive failures of the U.S. military

Cancel culture is a common, almost viral, term in political and social discourse these days. Basically, somebody expresses views considered to be outrageous or vile or racist or otherwise insensitive and inappropriate. In response, that person is " …

Registration Is Closing Soon for Unmanned Maritime Systems Technology 2021 Virtual Conference

SMi Group reports: The 4th Annual Unmanned Maritime Systems Technology Conference will commence as a fully interactive virtual event next month. LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, April 23, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- We are delighted that Unmanned …

Washington Mesothelioma Victims Center Urges a Public Utility or Power Plant Worker with Mesothelioma Anywhere in ...

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON , USA, April 23, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Washington Mesothelioma Victims Center is urging a public utility worker or a power plant worker with recently diagnosed mesothelioma anywhere in Washington State or their family …

Utah US Navy Veterans Lung Cancer Advocate Appeals to a Navy Veteran with Lung Cancer in Utah to Call Attorney Erik ...

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, USA, April 23, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Utah US Navy Veterans Lung Cancer Advocate says, "We are appealing to a Navy Veteran with recently diagnosed lung cancer in Utah to please call attorney Erik Karst of the …

New Book to be Released: Coming of Age in War-Torn Guam

The WWII Memoirs of Justo Torre Leon Guerrero HAGATNA, GUAM, USA, April 22, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Guamology Inc. is pleased to announce the upcoming release of Coming of Age in War-Torn Guam, the WWII Memoirs of Justo Torre Leon Guerrero. …

The Mesothelioma Options Help Center of Idaho Endorses The Steinberg Law Group as the Best Mesothelioma Law Firm

The Mesothelioma Options Help Center of Idaho Endorses The Steinberg Law Group as the Best Mesothelioma Law Firm - Experience/Resources/Results BOISE, IDAHO, USA, April 22, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Mesothelioma Options Help Center …

MegaplanIT Announces FedRAMP 3PAO Accreditation

MegaplanIT achieved its Third Party Assessment Organization (3PAO) accreditation to perform security assessments for Cloud Service Providers (CSPs). SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA, UNITED STATES, April 22, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MegaplanIT Holdings, …

UAS Magazine Announces 2021 UAS Summit & Expo

Produced by UAS Magazine, UAS Summit will provide attendees with a comprehensive overview of the current state of the unmanned aircraft systems industry. GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA, USA, April 22, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- UAS Magazine …

Broyhill’s simplicity of design is the key to this Walk-Boom

Simplicity of design and accuracy of application have been the keys DAKOTA CITY, NE, USA, April 22, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Broyhill’s simplicity of design is the key to this Walk-Boom Simplicity of design and accuracy of application have …

BNNANO AND ECK INDUSTRIES DEMONSTRATE 70% STRENGTH IMPROVEMENT TO AN ALUMINUM ALLOY USING BORON NITRIDE NANOBARBS™

BNNano, Inc. and Eck Industries announced that adding Boron Nitride NanoBarbs™ into an advanced aluminum alloy casting, boosts the yield strength by 70%. BURLINGTON, NC, USA, April 22, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BNNano, Inc. and Eck Industries …

THE COFFEE BUNKER, SUPPORTING VETERANS IN THEIR TRANSITION TO CIVILIAN LIFE, HAS JOINED NVBDC'S MVO TASK FORCE

MVO Task Force achieves strategic objectives by partnering with organizations having equal goals to help Veteran Businesses. DETROIT, MICHIGAN, UNITED STATES, April 22, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NVBDC honors Military and Veteran Service …

Upgrades and Modernisation of Key Rotary Wing Platforms discussed at Helicopter Technology CEE Conference in 4 weeks

SMi Group Reports: Poland, Lithuania and Netherlands are set to give updates on their new and existing helicopter fleets at the virtual event in May. LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, April 22, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With less than a month to …

Colorado US Navy Veterans Lung Cancer Advocate Has Endorsed Attorney Erik Karst of Karst von Oiste to Ensure a Navy ...

DENVER, COLORADO, USA, April 22, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Colorado US Navy Veterans Lung Cancer Advocate has endorsed, and they recommend attorney Erik Karst of the law firm of Karst von Oiste-KVO to assist with compensation for a Navy …

West Virginia US Navy Veterans Mesothelioma Advocate Appeals to the Family of a Navy Veteran with Mesothelioma to Call ...

WHEELING , WEST VIRGINIA , USA, April 22, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to the West Virginia US Navy Veterans Mesothelioma Advocate, "If you are a Navy Veteran and you have just been diagnosed with mesothelioma anywhere in West …

Expanded UI/UX Theory interfacing Artificial General Intelligence entity paradigm shifts the design of war vessels

"Eveil - The Singularity Makeover" future proofs the physical and virtual designs of next-generation war vessels of all kinds from a user-centric perspective. TAICHUNG, TAIWAN, April 22, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- deRaconteur is proud …

Times Lawyer of the Week - Firexo General Counsel and Company Secretary - Peter Coyle of CWD Law

Betfred legal battle spearheaded and won by Times Lawyer of the Week - Peter Coyle Founding Partner of CWD Law & General Counsel /Company Secretary for Firexo AMERSHAM, UNITED KINGDOM, April 22, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- All at Firexo …

Groups Notify Biden Admin of Impending Lawsuit Over Nuclear Bomb Core Plans, for Plutonium Pits for New Warheads

Multi-state coalition says DOE’s plans to massively expand plutonium pit production violate a major environmental law, constitutes an environmental injustice COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES, SC, US, April 21, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

Storied Whistleblower Law Firm Brown, LLC Continues its Growth

JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY, UNITED STATES, April 21, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Noted law firm Brown, LLC, a firm active in high profile litigation nationwide once again is adding another attorney to its ranks. Attorney Eric Sands joins the firm …

NATIONAL VETERAN BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (NVBDC) 100 AND STILL GROWING

NVBDC has partnered with its 100th Corporate Member supporting the advancement of veteran business owners. DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES, April 21, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC) is Vets Helping …

Cytta (Stock Symbol: CYCA) Delivering High Performance Video Streaming and Vital Communications Tech for 1st Responders

Cytta Corp. (Stock Symbol: CYCA) is Delivering High Performance Video Streaming and Vital Communications Tech for First Responders Cytta Corp (OTCMKTS:CYCA) LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, UNITED STATES, April 21, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cytta Corp. ( …

Senior Military Officers to Speak at Future Armoured Vehicles Central & Eastern Europe 2021

Senior military officers set to give essential briefings at Future Armoured Vehicles Central and Eastern Europe Conference 2021, taking place virtually in May. BUDAPEST, HUNGARY, April 21, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Building on the enormous …