It's Funny How The Mind Of A Whiffer Can Work

[GTX]

Only yesterday, I came across the following picture:



Instantly, I started to wonder what a RAAF Interceptor F-111 would look like - say at least 1 squadron's worth were so equipped.  I know the F-111B didn't work out, but what if the RAAF/USAF decided to go ahead with a Interceptor version - ANG Interceptor F-111s anyone?

Regards,

Greg

[Maverick]

What a weird pic, Greg.  Asks a whole bunch o' questions.  Like, what's an RAAF bird carrying Phoenixes?  And what's the deal with the roundel?  It looks a little odd in the photo.

Regards,

John

[GTX]

Before anyone says anything - it is not a photoshop job - the picture is pre-photoshop.

what's an RAAF bird carrying Phoenixes

John,

Given that it's obviously still involved with the development program (unpainted and anti-spin chute), it may simply have been tasked to fly the test mission with the missiles.  I'd say this is pre-RAAF acceptance, so the aircraft was probably still the property of GD.

And what's the deal with the roundel? It looks a little odd in the photo.

Not sure what you mean - the size?  It may look odd given the unpainted background.

Regards,

Greg

[Maverick]

Greg,

Test ship tasked to fly makes sense, most prob not even Aussie crews.  The roundels tho look too large by far and 'out of sorts' to my mind.  Unless they were dodgy US painters that put 'em on for shitzngiggles?

John

[elmayerle]

Mayhaps it was a flight test that required the long-span wing?  At that point, it would have to be either a USN F-111B or a RAAF F-111C and if a B-model wasn't available, a C-model would make sense as a test bird.

[The Rat]

It's Funny How The Mind Of A Whiffer Can Work

So, this is a revelation... how?    

[RotorheadTX]

That's not a 'spin-chute'........it's a booster rocket!!!  

[Chris707]

I'd read (and probably saw a pic) of a USAF A-model carrying AIM-54s, but never a C...

Chris

[DropBear]

Yeah, I thought the Roo roundel looked a bit photoshopped.


Hmmm, need an F-111C kit, RAAF markings and Phoenix missiles.

Next I am seeing a 1980s Keith ferris zigzag scheme of several greys or perhaps blues n greys.


Could be a goer.

[Howard of Effingham]

It's Funny How The Mind Of A Whiffer Can Work

So, this is a revelation... how?  

       

as i often get told after mentioning some of my ideas 'you really need to change the medication, trevor.'

i forget who but some in the wiff SIG did an RAF F-111M interceptor a year or two
back as martin higgs featured the build in the SIG newsletter.

[TsrJoe]

the RAAF. roundel has definately been added to a print of one of the Phoenix carrying prototypes with spin chute tail fairing...
the use of such 'doctored' photographs was a common practice in 'pre photoshop' days, iv seen numerous images over the years of US. types carrying RAF. RAAF. and RCAF. roundels all of which were added to a greater or lesser skilled degree by a company artist for PR. purposes.

cheers, Joe

[Archibald]

That's not a 'spin-chute'........it's a booster rocket!!!

Looks like a wine bottle for me     (hmm good old bordeaux...)