F-111

The NZedders had some problem with allowing the pair of RAAF F-111’s to enter. Something about nuclear capability. In the end they OKd on the Tuesday beforehand. Then thay had to let in another one carrying replacement parts for on of the original pair which had to make an emergency landing at Harewood NZAF base.

The RAAF might have been a bit nervous, too. At least two previous deployments there over the years resulted in “incidents” The remains of one “incident” now tours Australian airshows on a trailer… just the escape capsule.

The image is “as shot” save for slight tuning of “shadow and highlight” in Photoshop CS. Plus a small crop to make the proportions more attractive.

Thanks for the compliment.