"David Bromage" wrote in message


USAF did not retire the F-111 by choice. The decision was imposed on
them.

Yes and no. The budget cuts were imposed, but the Air Force decided where
to apply them. When it came down to F-111s or F-15Es, the older aircraft
got the axe. No suprise there.

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