Italeri IT91232

General-Dynamics F-111E Cockpit (designed to be used with Italeri kits) Nicely detailed, resin cast cockpit designed for Italeri's General-Dynamics F-111E model kit. Contains a fret of etches, too.

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General-Dynamics F-111 Aardvark undercarriage wheel bay paint mask (designed to be used with Esci and Italeri kits)[F-111A F-111B F-111C F-111D EF-111C]

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General-Dynamics F-111 by Andy Evans. PROFILE & SCALE series

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General-Dynamics F-111F Aardvark: The F-111F was the definitive version of the F-111 during the late the Cold War era. This meticulously designed decal set offers a variety of marking options capturing the most iconic F-111F units and color schemes. Featuring a total of sixteen different aircraft from the 48th Tactical Fighter Wing at RAF Lakenheath and other notable squadrons, this set highlights the Aardvark's storied service in Europe and the Middle East - culminating in its crucial role during Operation El Dorado Canyon and Operation Desert Storm. From distinctive nose art on unit commanders' jets to mission markings, you will find plenty of striking details that truly bring these jets to life. These decals were designed to fit the 1/72 Hasegawa kits. The options on this decal set are: F-111F 70-2390 "Miss Liberty II", 48th TFW, RAF Lakenheath F-111F 72-1448 "Miss Liberty", 48th TFW, RAF Lakenheath F-111F 71-0884, 492nd TFS commander's jet, RAF Lakenheath F-111F 70-2403, 493rd TFS commander's jet, RAF Lakenheath F-111F 74-0178, 494th TFS commander's jet, RAF Lakenheath F-111F 70-2391, 495th TFS commander's jet, RAF Lakenheath F-111F 70-2387, 495th TFS, RAF Lakenheath F-111F 70-2381, 494th TFS, RAF Lakenheath F-111F 70-2363, 492nd TFS, RAF Lakenheath F-111F 71-0891, 493rd TFS, RAF Lakenheath F-111F 72-1450, 494th TFS, RAF Lakenheath F-111F 70-0389 "Karma 52", RAF Lakenheath (the only F-111F lost during Operation El Dorado Canyon) F-111F 70-0419, 494th TFS, RAF Lakenheath F-111F 70-0408, 366th TFW, Mountain Home AFB F-111F 72-1448, 522nd TFS, Cannon AFB F-111F 73-0715, 523rd TFS, Cannon AFB Accurate stencilling and national insignia to build any one of the options is included. All of the decal sheets in this set were professionally screen printed by Cartograf in Italy.

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General-Dynamics EF-111A Raven USAFE 42ECS 66ECW/20TFW RAF Upper Heyford. Choice of thirteen aircraft with striking nose art. BAe Hawk T.1 XX159 1TWU Brawdy 1987 display scheme WAS £3.99. HALF PRICE!!! NOW BEING CLEARED!!! GREAT FOR THE NEW REVELL KIT!!!

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General-Dynamics F-111 AARDVARK IN ACTION (Softcover) The F-111, which ultimately proved to be a very capable fighter-bomber for the US and Australian Air Forces, was born out of the desire of Secretary of Defense Robert Strange McNamara to force the USAF and the Navy to use a single aircraft for all tactical missions strike, close air support, air superiority and fleet air defense. The initial effort, called the Tactical Fighter Experimental, or TFX, was based largely on the Air Forces requirements, with a few adaptations to approximate the Navy's desires. The initial Air Force version of the aircraft would be the F-111A, while the Navy variant was the F-111B. Although General Dynamics was the prime contractor, the company had little recent experience in building carrier-borne aircraft, and turned to Grumman as a subcontractor for the assembly and testing of the Navy planes. The F-111 itself, the first production variable wing geometry aircraft, would have a remarkable 30+ year service history. During that time the aircraft was produced in five models, and modified and rebuilt into three additional models. Illustrated with over 200 color and B/W photos. 80 pages [F-111A F-111B F-111C EF-111]

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General-Dynamics F-111 Aardvark and EF-111A Raven General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark & EF-111A Raven - By Charles Stafrace Controversy and competency is the best way to describe the first variable geometry combat aircraft to enter operational service anywhere in the world. This was the F-111 Aardvark, the typical Cold War 'below the radar' strike bomber. It was born in one of the most politically-motivated and incompetent procurement processes ever, and experienced a troublesome gestation period with spiralling costs in development and production, and an unimpressive first deployment to Vietnam in 1967. Yet, all this was forgotten when the F-111 matured and proved itself to become a devastating weapon and a formidable penetration strike aircraft in its second tour in Southeast Asia in 1972-73, helping to prove that its sophisticated attack and terrain-following radar systems enabled the delivery of a large number of ordnance with unerring accuracy at ultra-low level in a hostile environment. Thus equipped, the F-111's long-range all weather missions on targets in Libya in 1986 and in the Gulf War of 1991 confirmed that the Aardvark had become the spearhead of Tactical Air Command and USAFE, and for many years represented the cutting edge of NATO's deep strike forces. It is enough to say that during the Gulf War only two aircraft types were allowed to attack downtown Baghdad and avert collateral damage: the F-117 and the F-111. The longer-span FB-111 was developed with bombing avionics for undertaking the nuclear delivery role with Strategic Air Command, while later still a major re-do resulted in the EF-111A Raven in which were installed the most sophisticated and state-of-the-art electronic countermeasures and signals jamming systems available to assist in SEAD missions. The swing-wing F-111 was a familiar sight in Britain in the 1980s and early 1990s when it equipped two USAFE wings at Lakenheath and Upper Heyford, the latter base also hosting a squadron of EF-111As during part of the same period. The F-111 tactical strike fighter served with the RAAF as well, and was retired from service as recently as 2010. The F-111 was even ordered by the Royal Air Force in the late 1960s to replace the cancelled TSR.2 but was then itself cancelled at great expense amid nationwide controversy to which a whole chapter is dedicated in this publication. This new Warpaint title explains the F-111's development, service history, failures and successes, in all its versions with both USAF and RAAF, with full text, specification and squadron tables and more than 180 photos, most of which are in colour. This book is written by Charles Stafrace and is superbly illustrated by Richard J.Caruana. [EF-111A Raven F-111A F-111A/F-111B F-111C F-111C/G F-111D / F-111E F-111D/F F-111F F-111G]

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