Aircraft 70-0389 Data

70-0389
1970 General Dynamics F-111E Aardvark, c/n A1-180/E-21
Latest photo of 70-0389
70-0389 @ EGUL - General Dynamics F-111E Aardvark. Actually F-111E 68-0011 cn180 but marked in memory of the two crew members whose 48TFW aircraft was lost during operation El Dorado Canyon against Libya on April 15th 1986. Seen in the Commemorative Area at RAF Lakenheath - by Malcolm Clarke
Malcolm Clarke
@ EGUL
Airframe Info
Manufacturer General Dynamics
Model F-111E Aardvark Search all General Dynamics F-111E Aardvark
Year built 1970
Construction Number (C/N) A1-180/E-21
Aircraft Type Fixed wing multi engine
Number of Seats 2
Number of Engines 2
Engine Type Turbojet
Aircraft
Registration Number 70-0389
Current Status
Owner
Owner United States Air Force
Address ,
United Kingdom
User Comments
Malcolm Clarke, 2011-01-27 09:20:59
Actually F-111E 68-0011 cn180 but marked in memory of the two crew members whose 48TFW aircraft was lost during operation El Dorado Canyon against Libya on April 15th 1986. Said to be the longest fighter mission in combat history, 8 to 12 refuels per aircraft were required, but the result was a significant reduction in terrorist activity in the area. Seen in the Commemorative Area at RAF Lakenheath.