general dynamics f-111 c aardvark australian version

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the general dynamics f-111 aardvark is a retired supersonic, medium-range, multirole combat aircraft. production variants of the f-111 had roles that included ground attack (e.g. interdiction), strategic bombing (including nuclear capabilities), reconnaissance and electronic warfare. developed in the 1960s by general dynamics, the f-111 entered service in 1967 with the united states air force (usaf). the royal australian air force (raaf) also ordered the type and began operating the f-111c variant in 1973. the f-111c is the export version for australia, combining the f-111a with longer f-111b wings and strengthened fb-111a landing gear. australia ordered 24 f-111s and, following delays, the royal australian air force accepted the aircraft in 1973. four of these were converted to the rf-111c reconnaissance variant in 1979–80. australia also purchased four ex-usaf f-111as and converted them to c standard.