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F-111 operational to the end
By Nigel Pittaway

Now in the final months of a 37-year career as the tip of Australia's offensive spear, the RAAF's mighty F-111 will bow out of service this December. Fittingly, Air Force plans to retire the F-111 in style but it will be a sad day when the skies of Southern Queensland are empty of the charismatic jet.
Defence Today - March 2010
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In this special air power edition we focus on a wide range of capabilities, from pilot training to the application of science in achieving the all important air superiority. One of the most exciting prospects in world air power is the new Sukhoi Su-35S, which combines range, weaponry and advanced systems. Dr Carlo Kopp examines the impressive capability of this new Russian fighter and its potential threat to western air forces.
Contents of this edition:

Interview - Airbus Military CEO
Blackhawks practise counter-terror operations
Sukhoi Su-35S threat to western forces
JASSM introduction to RAAF service
KC-30A MRTT - Wait is almost over
AEW&C - Enter the EA-18G 'Growler'
Global sustainment programs
Science and air superiority
ADF pilot training under contract
US Air Force gears for irregular warfare
Proliferation of advanced air defence systems
Israel's F-35 controversy
Data fusion for air warfare
Western complacency versus SAM capabilities
MILTECH: Satellite navigation aided weapons
Milestones: Nulka Decoy Australian success story

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