Between 1973 and 2010, RAAF’s F-111 fleet provided Australia with outstanding long range strike and reconnaissance capability which helped ensure regional peace and stability. The RAAF have donated aircraft A8-134 , the sole surviving RF-111C with the greatest operational provenance of the preserved Australian fleet, to the Memorial. Former F-111 crew share some of their experiences in this short film. To read more: https://www.awm.gov.au/media/press-releases/RF111 | Australian War Memorial

FLASHBACK: 50 years ago, Australia became a real force to be reckoned with in the sky. The arrival at Amberley of the first F-111 fighter bombers changed everything. They were loved by RAAF aircrews and the public alike. 7NEWS at 6pm. More local news: 7news.com.au/news/qld #FLASHBACK #7NEWS | 7NEWS Brisbane

General Dynamics F-111F Aardvark In all, 566 F-111s of all series were built; 106 of them were production F-111Fs. The F-111F on display flew in combat with the 48th Tactical Fighter Wing in 1991 during OPERATION DESERT STORM. It arrived at the museum in May 1996. | National Museum of the U.S. Air Force