THE “EARTH PIG” The aardvark is one of a kind, devoid of close living relatives, the only surviving member of an entire order ...

Summary and Most Important Points: The F-111 Aardvark, a pioneering supersonic, multirole jet, served the U.S. Air Force for nearly three decades and the Royal Australian Air Force for four decades.

Consider the F-111 Aardvark. The name doesn’t exactly suggest nobility or aptitude, but it fits—thanks to the F-111’s elongated nose, which bears resemblance to the humble aardvark.