Heyford's F-111's

elevation76 Full Member Posts: 129	Heyford's F-111's Nov 17, 2009 23:25:38 GMT 1 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by elevation76 on Nov 17, 2009 23:25:38 GMT 1 Upper Heyford was one of my favourite "open house" shows hosted by the USAF,and attached are a selection of scans of F111E's and Raven ECM's from the 80's/early 90's

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Heyford's F-111's Nov 26, 2009 10:00:42 GMT 1

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Post by johnoakes on Nov 26, 2009 10:00:42 GMT 1

Great photos of the first real swing winger.
The swing wing concept did NOT take the world by storm as expected.

makes you wonder how the TSR-2 would have stood up to service life.

never mind I'm sure lockheed enjoyed the millions Dennis healy gave them not to have this bake.
Lockheed--bribery scandal--no Labour party involvement of course.LOL

vickersfour Guest	Heyford's F-111's Nov 26, 2009 11:42:29 GMT 1 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by vickersfour on Nov 26, 2009 11:42:29 GMT 1 You have some cracking pictures there. Stirred lots of memories. Thankyou Shaun

griff Senior Member Posts: 477	Heyford's F-111's Dec 5, 2009 22:16:45 GMT 1 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by griff on Dec 5, 2009 22:16:45 GMT 1 Hi Guys If memory serves me correct I was at the last UH show back in the 80's. I Remember the F111's at Lakenheath which I visited a good few times - great memories Griff

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