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RAAF F-111C A8-125 90th Anniversary 6 SQN 1:72 Scale Die Cast
In 2007, the Royal Australian Air Force's No. 6 Squadron celebrated its 90th anniversary with a special commemorative livery applied to F-111C A8-125. The iconic swing-wing bomber was adorned with striking anniversary markings, including a stylized "90 Years" emblem and squadron insignia, paying tribute to its long and distinguished service. No. 6 Squadron had operated the F-111 since the early 1970s, playing a vital role in Australia's air strike and reconnaissance capability. A8-125, one of the final F-111s in RAAF service, symbolized the legacy of the aircraft and squadron before their retirement in 2010.
Designed to meet the combined requirements of the US Air Force and the US Navy, the F-111 Aardvark was first flown on December 21, 1964. Several versions of the F-111 were developed, but the Navy canceled its version in 1968 leaving the Air Force the F-111's sole US operator. The Aardvark was well ahead of its time, pioneering such technologies as terrain following radar, afterburning turbofans and variable sweep wings. Though it was originally conceived as a multi-role fighter, it was better suited to a role as a long-range attack aircraft. It was armed with air-to surface ordnance and was equipped to carry free-fall nuclear weapons.
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