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General Dynamics F-111E 68-0016
United States Air Force - General Dynamics F-111E 68-0016 (msn E-26, base code JS ), of the 78th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 20th Tactical Fighter Wing, based at RAF Upper Heyford. Date: circa 1972
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1972 78th Based Code Dynamics F 111e Heyford Squadron Tactical Wing Base Upper
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This photograph showcases the General Dynamics F-111E, serial number 68-0016 (msn E-26, base code JS), of the esteemed 78th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 20th Tactical Fighter Wing, stationed at RAF Upper Heyford during the early 1970s. The F-111E, a versatile and advanced tactical fighter aircraft, was a significant addition to the United States Air Force's inventory. The image captures the F-111E in flight, its sleek and imposing form cutting through the sky. The aircraft's distinctive variable sweep wings, which could adjust to optimize performance during different flight regimes, are fully extended in this shot, adding to the F-111E's impressive appearance. The aircraft's powerful engines, housed in the fuselage's distinctive intake pods, generate an impressive amount of thrust, enabling the F-111E to reach high speeds and altitudes. The 78th Tactical Fighter Squadron, part of the 20th Tactical Fighter Wing, was responsible for operating the F-111E at RAF Upper Heyford. This base, located in Oxfordshire, England, was a crucial strategic location for the US Air Force during the Cold War, providing a forward operating base for tactical fighter aircraft. The F-111E served a variety of roles, including conventional and nuclear strike, reconnaissance, and electronic warfare. Its advanced avionics and weapons systems made it a formidable force on the battlefield, and its versatility ensured that it remained in service with the US Air Force until the late 1990s. This photograph is a testament to the F-111E's impressive capabilities and the dedication of the men and women who operated and maintained it during its service with the 78th Tactical Fighter Squadron at RAF Upper Heyford in the early 1970s.
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