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The final flight of the F-111 otherwise know as "The Pig", replaced by the FA-18 Super Hornet. These photos depict the emotional farewell to the world of the F-111 with its final flight at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland, Australia on the 3rd of December 2010. Photographs by Australian photographer Gary Want. Prints, Canvases and High quality digital downloads (watermarks removed) are available. ** Some product selections may result in image cropping, please review at checkout and adjust as required before purchasing.
End of an era
Tail flash for the F-111 after 37 years of service.
Dump and burn from below
The F-111 brightens a dull sky during its last ever display.
Dump and Burn Heads Away
Heading away from the crowd the F-111 completes a dump and burn.
Through the Clouds
The F-111 heads through the cloud with contrails forming on the wing tips.
Wing Over
F-111 banking over the clowd with contrails from the wing tips.
Banking Hard
F-111 banking hard through the cloud in its final display ever.
Commencement of the Dump and Burn
Gear and flaps down the F-111 does a slow pass and commences a dump and burn.
F-111 Dump and Burn
One of the last dump and burns recorded in the world.
The Last Six
A final fly past by the last six F-111, the lead aircraft with wings swept back and the last with wings fully forward.
Final Touch Down
The last ever landing of an F-111.
The Taxi Ride Home
Preparing to park the F-111 after their last ever flight.
A Job Well Done
Congratulations all round as the Aircrew hand the aircraft over to the Ground crew after the last flight of the F-111.
The Last Exit
Pilot and Co-Pilot step from the F-111 cabin for the very last time.
Congratulations
A job well done is celebrated with a handshake betweenAir and Ground crew.
In With the New
With the departing F-111 the FA-18 Super Hornet takes over the reins.