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Why the F-111 Aardvark Was Nicknamed the 'Whispering Death'
The U.S. retired the F-111 in 1996, while Australia kept it operational until 2010. The aircraft’s legacy endures despite its ignominious burial due to asbestos concerns. The F-111 Aardvark ...
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The F-111 Aardvark Was a “Bomb Truck” in the Skies
The F-111 Aardvark’s fuselage could lug bomb loads up to 31,000 pounds and fuel for missions up to 2,500 miles long. When the F-111 aircraft first took to the skies during the Cold War ...