Farewell to the Aussie Pig at the Singapore Airshow 2010.

In Australian military and aviation circles, the F-111 Aardvark is affectionately known as the "Pig", due to its "Terrain Following" ability,
Singapore was privileged that the RAAF’s F-111C commemorated its last flight at the Singapore Airshow 2010 before flying into the sunset. The F-111C lighted up the skies above Changi Exhibition Centre (CEC), when it performed the trail-blazing “Dump and Burn” fuel dump, a procedure where the fuel is intentionally ignited using the aircraft's afterburner. This was awesome !



Click on the above photo for high-res imageThe RAAF is the sole remaining operator of the F-111C Aardvark strike aircraft. This Aardvark is from No 6 Squadron and flew in from RAAF Base Amberley, outside Ipswich, Queensland.
I am glad I had the chance to bid farewell to A8-138.

Click on the above photo for high-res imageClose-up view of the F-111C twin-engine swing-wing aircraft. It can take off and land at relatively low speeds with the wings swept forward, then fly at more than twice the speed of sound with its wings tucked back. It can fly close to the ground at supersonic speeds, following the terrain to avoid detection.

Click on the above photo for high-res imageYou are looking at the business office of the Aardvark.

Click on the above photo for high-res imageThis is the hot end of the F-111C. Note the Aardvark's fuel vent (between the two exhaust nozzles).
More pictures taken at the Airshow can be viewed HERE.