Summary and Most Important Points: The F-111 Aardvark, a pioneering supersonic, multirole jet, served the U.S. Air Force for nearly three decades and the Royal Australian Air Force for four decades.

Does this animal remind you of one of the most combat-effective airplanes the U.S. Air Force flew during the Vietnam War? I’m referring to the F-111 Aardvark that played an active role in the ...

The General Dynamics' F-111 Aardvark, also known as "Pig," is one of the most effective military jets ever created. The F-111 was retired by the U.S. Air Force in 1998. The F-111 was created in ...

The turbofans worked well in cruise, but not so well during the flight maneuvering typical of military operations. A series of compressor stalls marred the F-111 test program, tarnishing the ...

It's a wild ride—something that could also be said of the F-111's entire career. One-elevens served 30 years in the U.S. Air Force, eventually distinguishing themselves in several roles ...

Today, t (NACI) solemnly commemorates the 39th anniversary of the tragic bombing of Libya’s two peaceful cities of Tripoli and Benghazi. On April 15, 1986, the United States launched air strikes on ...