General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark

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Books
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13.99
book_author_name: 
Peter E. Davies
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Paperback
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
published_date: 
20/10/2013
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9781780966113
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Books > Politics, Society & Education > Warfare & defence > Weapons & equipment > Military aircraft
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Peter E. Davies|Paperback|Bloomsbury Publishing PLC|20/10/2013
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9781780966113
Book 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.

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