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Models, Books, Videos and Aviation Art all of the F-111 Aardvark.
The F-111 is the first swing wing jet fighter made
in production. There were a lot of problems with the swing wing design
but it allowed the aircraft to operate over a wide range of airspeeds .
The Aardvark was a large plane for the fighter designation but it was really
used for a high speed bomber. This plane is still in use today in
small numbers. Later swing wing fighter jet aircraft such as the F-14 Tomcat
have gained greater fame and respect and this plane is still called the
Fleet Defender in the US Navy. These fighter jets model
airplanes come in plastic model kits, wood kits, die cast models and mahogany
model airplanes. The Specs on this page cover only
one model of this aircraft. There are many different models with
different specs.
Prices are subject to change
without notice, click on item for latest price!
F-111A/E
Aardvark 1/48 Model Pre Built Resin Model
Made of durable molded resin, this 1/48 scale
model measures 18 ½" in length and has a wingspan of 8" to 15"
with its movable wings. Hand painted and detailed, model comes ready to
display on the included mahogany base. ....#0009345 $175.00
F-111A
Aardvark 1/48 Kit Plastic Model Kit
1/48 Scale Model Kit of F-111A Aardvark. The first of the F-111 series,
this jet was designed as a carrier-based plane with the ability to be refitted
for other operations. Plastic kit requires assembly. ....#0009232
$44.95
F-111 Aardvark Pilot's Flight Operating Manual
Product Description
The F-111 Aardvark flew 4000 combat missions during the Vietnam War, struck
Libya in 1986, and saw action during Operation Desert Storm. Originally designed
as a medium-range fighter-bomber, the versatile aircraft proved its meddle as a
strategic bomber, tactical strike aircraft, and reconnaissance platform. When it
debuted in 1964, the F-111 ushered in a new era. Equipped with variable-geometry
wings, afterburning turbofan engines, and terrain-following radar, the high-tech
F-111 was truly groundbreaking. Originally printed by General Dynamics and the
United States Air Force in the 1960s, this F-111 Flight Operating Manual taught
pilots everything they needed to know before entering the cockpit. Classified
"Restricted," the manual was recently declassified and is here reprinted in book
form. This affordable facsimile has been reformatted and color images appear in
black and white. Care has been taken however to preserve the integrity of the
text.
ISBN-10: 1430312122 $29.95
Birds of Prey Brown.
The most complete photo study available of the air war in the Gulf, covers every
unit that participated including French, Italian, British, and Saudi. Photos of
F-15s, F-4s, A-10s, B-52s, F-16s, F-14s, F-111s, F-117 Stealth, C5s, KC-10s,
C-141s, C-130s, KC-135s, U-2/TR-1 and many others. 160 pgs., over 750 color
photos, 9"x 12", sfbd.#0004182
Thomason. Merged by the defense department
into a single program, both U.S. Navy and Air Force tactical fighter
requirements resulted in a grinding seven-year battle to produce an aircraft
sufficient for both needs. The result was the very successful F-111. 82
pgs., 180 photos of the plane in action and of its systems, and many
detailed drawings. 8½"x 11", sfbd.
#0004692
Price: $15.95
General Dynamic F-111 Aardvark Logan.
Hardbound Book
A pictorial history of the F-111, the greatest jet fighter-bomber ever built.
Includes 740 color photos covering all models from the F-111A through the
F-111K. In addition you get a "Roll Call" including histories of each individual
aircraft, with photos of over 90% of the aircraft included. Over 860 color
photos, line drawings, appendices, 320 pgs., 8½"x 11", hdbd.
#0001849 Price: $59.95
Contrails Over the Mojave
Hardbound Book The Golden Age of Jet Flight Testing at Edwards Air
Force Base Marrett. This book chronicles the author's experiences at the Air
Force Test Pilot School at Edwards Air Force Base in the 1960s, which was a
true golden age of flight testing.
You'll feel like you're strapped into the cockpit with the test pilots as
you go vertical in a T-38 Talon, complete high-G maneuvers in an F-4C
Phantom, conduct wet-runway landing tests in the accident-prone F-111A
Aardvark, set world speed records in the YF-12 Blackbird, test speed stalls
in the SR-71 spy plane, witness a UFO in the night sky above the Mojave
Desert, and much more. 272 pages, 37 B&W photographs, 6"x 9", hardcover.
#0022525
Price: $29.95
Force Drawdown
Hardbound Book The end of the Cold War created a golden
opportunity for reducing the defense burden and providing taxpayers with a
"Peace Dividend." For the United States Air Force, this resulted in drastic
reductions: 23% in aircraft inventory, 30% in personnel, and 32% in the
number of bases and other major installations. Well-known and long-serving
aircraft, such as the A-7D/K, the B-52G, the F-4C/D/E, the F-111A/D, the
FB-111A and the SR-71, have been withdrawn from active and reserve
components, and some states, such as California, have lost nearly half of
their Air Force bases. Illustrated with over 410 color photographs, this new
book provides a rich pictorial record of aircraft (including old and new
markings) and units which no longer exist, and offers a visual chronicle of
organizational changes between 1988-1995. 144 pages, 8½" x 11", hardcover.
#0004852
Price: $29.95
This program examines the U.S. Air Force buildup of personnel and equipment
in Vietnam and throughout southeast Asia in the 1960s, with fascinating
footage of Super Sabres, F-104s,F-105s, F-111s, B-52s, Sidewinder missiles
and much more. You'll even view the documentaries The Battle of Khe Sanh,
which displays some of the most intense air attacks in film history, and
Screaming Eagles in Vietnam, which follows the 101st Airborne Division
"Screaming Eagles." Color, 1 hr. 21 min.
#00V9615
Price: $24.95
Thunder Over Vietnam - DVD Now on DVD for the first time, this program
includes three fascinating films documenting U.S. Air Force missions over
Vietnam.
In The 25 Hour Day - Story of the F-105, you'll view a Thunderchief's
interdiction mission to cut Viet Cong supply lines, from briefing through
bomb loading, aerial refueling, the mission and return... and a subsequent
rescue by an HH-3 Jolly Green Giant!
Tactical Air Power features footage of Tactical Air Command weapons
deliveries, assault airlifts, close air support and photo-recon missions,
with F-105s, F-111s and incredible low level views.
Finally, you'll enjoy U.S. Air Forces in Vietnam, which profiles
almost every aircraft that flew in that war, including B-57s, RF-4Cs,
F-105s, C-123s, O-1Es, C-47s, C-133s, C-141s and others. 1 hr. 12 min.
#00V8050
Price: $14.95
F-111 Aardvark & EF-111 Raven CD-ROM
See the U.S. Air Force's long-range strike aircraft, the F-111 - and its
anti-radar sibling, the EF-111 - with its innovative swing-wings on test
flights, on training flights, and in action over Vietnam! This CD-ROM
contains hundreds of images suitable for printing photos up to 8"x 10",
calendars, posters and more, with thumbnail index pages for easy searching.
PC and Mac compatible.
#0059981
Price: $12.95
VHS
This video contains the actual footage from cameras on board the F-111, F-117
Stealth, A-10, nose cameras of PGMs (Precision Guided Munitions), and Navy and
Marine aircraft. Strategic targets are sighted and destroyed; battle tanks
explode upon impact. A collector's cassette, this is raw footage. You won't hear
music; you won't see pretty camera work; there isn't any narrator telling you
what you are seeing. What you will see is what the pilots saw. 45 min.
#00V8407
Running time 1:12
Three films of USAF missions over Vietnam.
The 25 Hour Day - Story of the F-105. Depicts the Thud’s interdiction
mission cutting Viet Cong supply lines. Mission profile from briefing, bombing
up, aerial refueling, the mission, return... and rescue by the Jolly Green, only
to begin again for the next round.
Tactical Air Power - Demonstrations of the latest striking power of the
Tactical Air Command Weapons deliveries, assault airlifts, close air support and
photo-recon missions. F-105s, F-111s... incredible low level footage.
U.S. Air Forces in Vietnam - Portrait of almost every aircraft that flew
in Vietnam... B-57s, RF-4Cs, F-105s, C-123s defoliating the jungles. O-1E’s
sticking their necks out, and you hear the air-to-air conversations, the
horrible fury of the C-47 Spooky’s Gatling gun, plus C133s, C141s and more.
#00V8067
Timing is Everything Dru Blair.
Set against a beautiful lake, a group of Cub Scouts bears witness to an
awe-inspiring event that will be remembered and cherished for the rest of their
lives - a low level pass by an F-111. Lasting but an instant, the passage of the
great jet leaves in its wake a permanent inspiring image and plants the seed of
a life-long love of aviation. Limited edition print measures 30"x 21" and is
signed and numbered by the artist.
#0007022 Price:
$125.00
See the U.S. Air Force's long-range strike
aircraft, the F-111 - and its anti-radar sibling, the EF-111 - with its
innovative swing-wings on test flights, on training flights, and in action over
Vietnam! This CD-ROM contains hundreds of images suitable for printing photos up
to 8"x 10", calendars, posters and more, with thumbnail index pages for easy
searching. PC and Mac compatible.
#0059981
Price: $12.95
Painted Ladies Walker.
Softbound Book
Tradition returns the cartoons and sexy ladies with names like "Memphis
Belle" and "Maid in the USA" to the nose art on the B-52s, B-1Bs, BF-111s,
F-16s and many others. Full-color photos of gorgeous gals and far-out
artwork. A good comparison reference for the buff of WWII nose art. Hundreds
of photos, 130 pgs., 8½"x 11", sfbd.
#0003342
Price: $24.95
More Painted Ladies Walker.
Softbound Book
Modern nose art from such aircraft as B-1Bs, B-52s, F-111s, C-135s, KC-10s,
fighters, etc. In most cases, the artwork has since been removed from the
aircraft, making this book an important record for the model builder and
historian. 450 photos, 128 pgs., 9"x 12", sfbd.
#0003669
Price: $24.95
Jet - F-111 Bomber F111 - Sweatshirts
Product Description
F-111 Bomber F111 Sweatshirt is commercial quality 9.3-ounce high resolution
heat transfers garment. 50-50 cotton-poly NuBlend fleece, fully coverseamed,
ribbed collar, cuffs and waistband with spandex, set-in sleeves. Our image
transfer produces professional matte finish with Premium Quality and Superior
image resolution. Colors do not bleed and the image is sharp and crisp.
ASIN: B000LO2I4Q $22.95 - $28.95
Jet - F-111 Bomber F111 - T-Shirts
Product Description
F-111 Bomber F111 T-Shirt is commercial quality high resolution heat transfers
garment. 5.6-ounce, 50-50 cotton-poly; taped shoulder to shoulder, coverseamed
ribbed collar, double-needle sleeve and bottom hem. Todler and infant t-shirts
are 4.1-ounce. 100% ring spun combed cotton. Our image transfer produces
professional matte finish with Premium Quality and Superior image resolution.
Colors do not bleed and the image is sharp and crisp. Available in white, gray,
blue and pink. Washing Instructions: 1. Turn Garment inside-out and machine wash
in cold water. 2. Do not use Bleach or Fabric Softener. 3. Detergents with
bleach additives are not recommended. 4. Tumble Dry on Warm. 5. Do not Iron. Do
not Dry clean.
ASIN: B000LMY5TE $14.95 - $22.95
Jet - F-111 Bomber F111 - Caps
Product Description
F-111 Bomber F111 Cap is new commercial quality high resolution heat transfer
product. Hat is perfect for any active lifestyle. It's made from preshrunk 100%
cotton twill and has a self-fabric overlapping Velcro closure.
ASIN: B000LPKJ78 $12.99
Jet - F-111 Bomber F111 - Key Chains
Product Description
F-111 Bomber F111 Key Chain is new, measuring 2.25w x 2.25h x 1/8d. Key Chain
Tag has a glossy finish and comes with a hole for hardware. Our new key hanger
makes an attractive decoration for any household, plus keeps keys organized and
easy to find. Picture is printed on both sides of the key chain. Each includes
snap-on key chain hardware.
ASIN: B000VG2XRG $9.99 - $24.99
F-111 Small Pin
Product Description
F-111 Small Pin Size 1 1-4" Metal, very nice craftsmanship and detail.
ASIN: B0014691L8 $5.00
F-111 Large Pin
Product Description
F-111 Large Pin Metal, very nice craftsmanship and detail.
ASIN: B001467F4S
$5.95
F-111 Small Pin
Product Description
F-111 Small Pin Size 1 1-8" Metal, very nice craftsmanship and detail.
ASIN: B001462Y0I
$5.00
Product Description
F-111 Bomber F111 Light Switch Cover is new and handcrafted utilizing unique
process resulting in a stunning high gloss ceramic-like finish. SET OF
MATCHING SCREWS IS INCLUDED giving it a perfect finishing touch. Made of
durable metal material.
ASIN: B000OTESLE $13.75
Product Description
F-111 Bomber F111 Light Switch Cover is new and handcrafted utilizing unique
process resulting in a stunning high gloss ceramic-like finish. SET OF
MATCHING SCREWS IS INCLUDED giving it a perfect finishing touch. Made of
durable metal material.
ASIN: B000UXQ9WU
$13.95
Product Description
F-111 Bomber F111 Light Switch Cover is new and handcrafted utilizing unique
process resulting in a stunning high gloss ceramic-like finish. SET OF
MATCHING SCREWS IS INCLUDED giving it a perfect finishing touch. Made of
durable metal material.
ASIN: B000OTJO68 $11.75
Historical Study Notes
for the F-117 Aardvark Jet Fighter
The U.S. Air Force's long-range strike aircraft, the
F-111 - and its anti-radar sibling, the EF-111 - with its innovative swing-wings
on test flights, on training flights, and in action over Vietnam!
Merged by the defense department into a single program,
both U.S. Navy and Air Force tactical fighter requirements resulted in a
grinding seven-year battle to produce an aircraft sufficient for both needs. The
result was the very successful F-111.
From: LELAND COOK
Date: Thursday, February 19, 2009, 1:51 PM<
David, I was hired by
General Dynamics for one purpose. I had just
got out of the Air Force, had been Thru several
aircraft schools as top student. My next door
neighbor worked at
General Dynamics. The day after I was
discharged General Dynamics. called me to come out and have
breakfast with them. I told them over the phone that
I had no desire to go to work for them but I did go
out for breakfast with them. By noon I was working
for them. I found out later My next door neighbor
was over research and development of the F-111
program.
Ship number 14 was the First Article Inspection
Aircraft. It had to be accepted by the Air Force for
General Dynamics. to get the contract for production.
The Air Force had turned back all F-111s
prior to 14. I inspected all parts and sub
assemblies of 14. That was my job... The Air force
accepted ship 14 with very few squawks. I was then
transferred to Vendor
Quality Control.. After a brief training I
was given about 20 contractors to inspect their
quality production.
One of the suppliers was Anadite
Corp. They put the plating and paint on the wing
pivot box. They wanted to put the trailer for it in
an outside area for me to inspect their work. I
would arrive there early of a morning. The sun would
be shinning on the box. I started noticing shiny
spots on the surface. After a close look I detected
these areas had been ground and polished. That to me
meant weld repairs. The records with the box did not
indicate any weld repairs. I would then call into
the plant, tell my boss, Jim Townley what I had
found. He would tell me that he would go to
receiving inspection to look at the records there
and for me to call back in an hour or so. When I
would call back he would tell be that a weld repair
was in the records authorizing the repair. I would
sign off on the plating and paint. Later he was
found accepting money from the company (Selb Mfg)
for allowing this to happen. All of the inspectors
except me had to go to Walnut Ridge AR. to fill in
as in house inspection. The other guys were pissed
because I was never sent there.
Townley knew that I would find out what was going on
and stop it.. I am sorry but the serial numbers have
been lost years ago along with my notes. General
Dynamics. did
not like the idea that I was dating a lady that
worked for a contractor so I resigned....Leland Cook
Saturday, February 28, 2009 1:05 PM
Subject: more info on Ordnance Engineering Co.
Des Plaines Il.
The final inspection of the crew module handle after assembly was
an x-ray. Their x-ray tech was suppose to wear glasses to correct
vision to 20/20. I pulled his eye test. I never saw him use glasses.
I pulled 6 x-ray sheets at random, 3 of them showed loose hardware
inside of them, washers etc. I told this to the in house McDonald
Quality Rep. Also suggested to him that McDonald issue a Flight
Safety Technical Order to re-x-ray all handles installed on
aircraft. The next day I was "locked out " of the company. Weldon
Peacock, our Quality Rep at Mc Donald confirmed all of my findings.
I don't know if any thing was later done at McDonald in regards to a
Tech. Order recall.
Please Note:
I took the photo of the clouds used in the background picture while we were
flying from a Northern Siberian city named Khatanga
on our way to
the North Pole in April 2002.
C. Jeff Dyrek, Webmaster.
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From: LELAND COOK
