RAAF F-111C: Why Australia Kept “The Pig” Flying for 37 Years
Controversial, complicated and frighteningly capable Australia ordered 24 General Dynamics F-111Cs in 1963 to replace the RAAF’s ageing Canberra bombers. After almost a decade of delays, technical problems and political controversy, the first aircraft finally arrived at RAAF Base Amberley on 1 June 1973. The F-111C would go on to serve Australia for 37 years […]