FB-111A

	General Dynamics FB-111A Aardvark
	The versatile "swing wing" F-111 entered the USAF inventory in 1967. It could exceed twice the speed of sound by sweeping its wings rearward. F-111s (A,FB,C,D,E,F) were developed as fighter-bombers. The F-111 series could carry nuclear, conventional and laser-guided bombs. Its terrain-following radar allowed the aircraft to fly at very low levels under enemy radar coverage. The SAC version FB-111 had longer wings and strengthened landing gear. F-111 aircraft were used effectively during Vietnam (1968-73), Libya (1986), Desert Storm (1991). Emergency separation from the aircraft utilized a rocket-powered module which protected the crew and descended by parachutes. The FB-111 was retired in 1991.
	68-245 is on loan from the U.S. Air Force Museum.