Originally Posted by oldm8
I have heard that it is now part of the conversion at 2OCU.
Some of you might not know that the mighty Pig has a hook too, and I have it on good authority that they are writing deck landings into the syllabus at 6Sqn.
Soon our hornets will be able to "stage" through carrier groups on their way to overseas destinations. There is so much room on those carrier decks it is no problem to park a RAAF squadron and refuel before pressing on.
I find that hard to believe - please give more details.
The F-111 never served with the USN, only the USAF and the hook is for the ground based BAK 12/14 system which is used by most Air Force fighters.
Given that the F-111s will only be operation for 5 or so years - and that they will never be deployed - I find it hard to believe they would start new training for which the aircaft was never designed.
Are you sure you have a good source on this? Are you sure it's not just - nothing???!!!??