written_ficton wrote:We don't operate those PIGS anymore, hence No Dump and Burns
Sad..
When did they get rid of the pigs??? I know they tossed the caribous recently, but wasn't aware they had gotten rid of the pigs???
Nathan Fenn
WARSUG Aviation Band & Reviews Moderator
Anything I say is my opinion, and has nothing to do with/does not reflect the views of anyone I was/am/will be involved with/employed by/volunteer for/associated with. There, I think that should cover it!
Department of Defence Media release wrote:
Department of Defence Media Mail List
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DEFENCE MEDIA ALERT
MSPA 427/09
Wednesday, 9 December 2009
F-111 FLYPAST TO MARK AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE
FORCE ACADEMY GRADUATION PARADE
WHAT: Flypast by an F-111 strike aircraft during the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) Graduation Parade.
WHERE: ADFA, Northcott Drive, Canberra ACT.
WHEN: 10:20am Thursday, 10 December 2009.
Background:
An F-111 strike aircraft from Number 6 Squadron, will fly over the Australian Defence Force Academy on Thursday, 10 December 2009, as young graduating officers from Navy, Army and Air Force participate in their final Academy parade before continuing on the next stage of their military careers.
The aircraft will approach ADFA from the east at a height of 500 feet, and will pass over the Graduation Parade at 10:20am, local time.
F-111s will be retired from the Royal Australian Air Force in December 2010 when their replacement – the F/A-18F Super Hornet – becomes operational.
Rumours are just that, rumours. Until I hear anything different from defence media releases the F-111's will be phased out in December. There are plenty of occasions when life of equipment is extended. Likewise shortened. As for what it does to the aircraft I can't comment as I don't know.
Stirling SES
Team Leader (Stirling 53)
Vertical Rescue Team Member
K9 7 Support
VK6FWDH
ex-Darlington FB
WARSUG Demi-God I mean Mod
If stupidity got me into this mess, why can't it get me out.
Department of Defence Media release wrote:
Department of Defence Media Mail List
------------------------------------------------------------------------
DEFENCE MEDIA ALERT
MSPA 427/09
Wednesday, 9 December 2009
F-111 FLYPAST TO MARK AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE
FORCE ACADEMY GRADUATION PARADE
WHAT: Flypast by an F-111 strike aircraft during the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) Graduation Parade.
WHERE: ADFA, Northcott Drive, Canberra ACT.
WHEN: 10:20am Thursday, 10 December 2009.
Background:
An F-111 strike aircraft from Number 6 Squadron, will fly over the Australian Defence Force Academy on Thursday, 10 December 2009, as young graduating officers from Navy, Army and Air Force participate in their final Academy parade before continuing on the next stage of their military careers.
The aircraft will approach ADFA from the east at a height of 500 feet, and will pass over the Graduation Parade at 10:20am, local time.
F-111s will be retired from the Royal Australian Air Force in December 2010 when their replacement – the F/A-18F Super Hornet – becomes operational.
http://www.superhornet.com.au wrote: Twenty Four F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft will replace the F-111 fleet which has played a key role in Australia's defence since 1973. Until the staged arrival of the Super Hornets starts in March/April 2010, the F-111 remains a significant component of Australia's air combat capability.
This too me would suggest that until some of the 24 aircraft start to arrive in March/April Australia would still have more than 5 aircraft which I will point out on the air force website it says:
http://www.airforce.gov.au/aircraft/f111.aspx wrote:With numerous airframe, engine, weapons and avionics upgrades, the F-111 remains the fastest and longest ranging combat aircraft in the Asia-Pacific.
Stirling SES
Team Leader (Stirling 53)
Vertical Rescue Team Member
K9 7 Support
VK6FWDH
ex-Darlington FB
WARSUG Demi-God I mean Mod
If stupidity got me into this mess, why can't it get me out.