General Dynamics F-111 flies past the Adelaide V8 Supercars event in 2010. The RAAF F-111 will be retired later this year, to be replaced by the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, so this is probably the lat time you'll see the spectacular "Dump and Burn" party trick over Adelaide, South Australia. The RAAF is the only other air force besides the USAF to operate the F-111, using a mixture of original "C" models, as well as some "G" models from the USAF. The RAAF is last operator of the type worldwide, which has provided almost three decades of service. Affectionately known as "the pig" (because it roots around in the dirt) the F-111 is officially nicknamed "the Aardvark". Despite a troubled entry into service, the jet has proven a strong performer and will be missed by civilians and military alike. USAF F-111s flew from England to Libya to strike Momar Ghaddaffi's HQ during the 1980's in Operation Eldorado. One F-111 was lost in this operation. USAF F-111s also took part in Desert Storm in 1991. They performed in a Strike and Electronic Warfare Capacity. thanks for watching...
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