General Dynamics F-111F

The F-111 was a two-seater fighter-bomber designed to replace the Republic F-105 Thunderchief in United States Air Force service. The versatile aircraft entered the U.S. Air Force inventory in 1967, and the fighter version was retired in 1996.

Our example, the F-111F, was the last production variant. It entered service in 1975 and had improved avionics, including navigational and digital computer systems, improved wing structure and landing gear, and more powerful engines. This aircraft saw considerable service in the Gulf War of 1990-91, where it was primarily involved in ‘bunker busting’ and attacks on hardened aircraft shelters, Command and Control facilities, bridges and tanks, with most sorties flown at medium or low-level at night.