Description

Despite its uncertain start the F-111 proved to be one of the most successful and influential designs of the 1960s. Its radical 'swing wing' was adopted by the F-14 Tomcat, Panavia Tornado and Rockwell B-1B Lancer while its turbofan-type engines became standard in many combat aircraft. F-111 crews pioneered tactics using terrain-following and laser targeting devices that made the F-15E Eagle's missions possible. Its 4,000 low-altitude penetration missions during Operation Linebacker in Vietnam showed how individual aircraft can deliver crippling blows to enemy capability without loss to themselves. The recent retirement of the F-111 from Australian service appears to have created a surge of interest in the type, which hasn't been featured in previous Osprey works.

Product details

Published Oct 20 2013
Format Ebook (PDF)
Edition 1st
Extent 64
ISBN 9781780966120
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations 15 b/w; 42 col
Series Air Vanguard
Short code AVG 10
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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Peter E. Davies

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