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Did you ever wonder what they did with the F111's
« on: December 03, 2014, 04:06:01 PM »
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Re: Did you ever wonder what they did with the F111's
« Reply #1 on: December 03, 2014, 05:07:21 PM »
I wonder why they wernt allowed to melt down and recycle them instead of just putting them in landfill?
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Re: Did you ever wonder what they did with the F111's
« Reply #2 on: December 03, 2014, 06:59:02 PM »
They coulnt be scrapped as there was asbestos lagging on some of the systems, and not practical to remove it. As well, I think some of the alloys contained heavy metals (Cadmium etc). So find a secret hole, line it and bury the beasts.

It was a shame to have to do it though
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Re: Did you ever wonder what they did with the F111's
« Reply #3 on: December 03, 2014, 07:12:17 PM »
A somewhat undignified end for some great aircraft.   
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Re: Did you ever wonder what they did with the F111's
« Reply #4 on: December 03, 2014, 07:15:33 PM »
you mean they didn't all crash.......lol

Other than I wasn't wondering what happened to them
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Re: Did you ever wonder what they did with the F111's
« Reply #5 on: December 04, 2014, 10:35:03 AM »
Shame to see such an ending for a great aircraft, although they were never used by Australia in combat ... was known as the 'pig' to many, because of the long snout, and ability to hug the ground.
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