Aardvarks

Uh-oh, looks like I instigated. But if I didn't some one else would've.

TenchiMuyo81:
The Navy never adopted the F-111. It failed carrier trials due to its excessive weight even though the Navy version was put on a diet. The navy removed and/or lightened parts almost to the point of structural failure and it was still too heavy.
Some useless historical triva: This A/C was one of Def. Sec. McNamara's (sp?) attempt to standardize A/C between services.

P.S. this is the only A/C I know of that has the entire crew compartment to eject.

I thought the B-29 was called the "Superfortress" not the "Aardvark". The B-52 was the "Stratofortress". And the B-17G was the "Flying Fortress". And the B-58 was the "Hustler". Now I'm confused.

Ah yes, who could forget the Avro "Aardvark" Her crews fearlessly flying her deep into Germany under cover of the night ont the historic "Dam Buster" raids

They don't make em like that anymore! ;-)

The F-111. Possibly the Best-Damn Carrier Borne heavy bomber ever! It was never used as a strategic/carpet bomber, but with it's massive bombload and internal bombay, it could've been! It and the A-6E Intruder, two planes the USN needs to bring back!

The B-52 "Aardvark"???? Now I'm confused....
LOL!!!!!!!!!!

Never heard the B-17G called "Aardvark"