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Old 28th Jan 2016, 13:23
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Willard Whyte
 
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Except for the F111 and F117, neither of which could by any standards be called fighters
Touché!

Although in fairness the F-111 was intended to become a fleet defence 'fighter' in B spec, and the F-117's nomenclature could be put down to a bit of obfuscation given the secrecy of the project.

One might also add F-105 to the 'doesn't quite fit' list.

SR: Strategic Reconnaissance. Although its predecessor, the A-12, also 'doesn't quite fit'.
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