Model Description
Hobbymaster 1/72nd scale HA3035 F-111C Aardvark A8-129, No.1 Sqn., RAAF, 2007. Buy now online at Flying Tigers.
The General Dynamics F-111 entered service in 1967 as a medium-range aircraft designed for interdiction and tactical strikes. The F-111 was used as an all-weather attack aircraft capable of low-level penetration of enemy territory. It also could be used for reconnaissance and electronic warfare. Some unique features are variable geometry wings, the 2 crew members sat side by side in an escape capsule, internal weapons bay; terrain following radar and afterburning turbofans. The USAF retired their last F-111 in 1998 but the RAAF continued to use theirs.
- First Flight 13/07/68
- Delivered to RAAF 01/06/1973.
- Richmond Airshow 1988.
- Modified to RF-111C at General Dymanics, Fort Worth, Texas 05/1979.
- Richmond Airshow 1988.
- Took part in flying display at F-111 retirement ceremony on 3/12/2010.
- Special 1973-2010 tail scheme.
- Performed solo display and performed the last ever dump and burn.
- Retired on 3/12/2010.
- Currently on display at RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre, Qld.
RRP £118.00
