KTesh Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 If anybody has any good references on the F-111E's of UH, I'd like to see it. I worked the pigs of the 77th TFS and the 42nd ECS, and I don't remember seeing nose art on any of them during my time there (July 1988 - Sept 1990) I've found references to 68-020 having "The Chief" painted on it back in 1989, but personally don't remember seeing it. Specifically, I'm looking for images of the artwork, and the dates it was painted that way. For more of my memories of them, you can check out post #29 in the F-111E armament options thread. Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Skull Leader Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 (edited) There are a number of UH F-111E/EF-111A nose arts with associated serial numbers in the Thornborough Fotofax F-111 book. It can be purchased for a song and a dance at amazon. I believe most of the Upper Heyford art presented in the book dates from around 1988. (some pics are cited, others are not) http://www.amazon.com/Aardvark-Warbirds-Fotofax-Anthony-Thornborough/dp/0853689350/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1464038492&sr=8-6&keywords=F-111+Aardvark *edit* the F-111 "success in action" book doesn't show artwork per-say (maybe in some photos), but it does have a comprehensive list of 20th FW F-111s and the nose art names associated with all of them dated from 87-88. Also, the "Success in Action" book is pretty much required reading for all Aardvark fans, it's a great addition to the library! http://www.amazon.com/F-111-Success-Anthony-M-Thornborough/dp/0853689881/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1464038871&sr=8-1&keywords=F-111+success+in+action Edited May 23, 2016 by Skull Leader Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KTesh Posted May 23, 2016 Author Share Posted May 23, 2016 (edited) There are a number of UH F-111E/EF-111A nose arts with associated serial numbers in the Thornborough Fotofax F-111 book. It can be purchased for a song and a dance at amazon. I believe most of the Upper Heyford art presented in the book dates from around 1988. (some pics are cited, others are not) http://www.amazon.com/Aardvark-Warbirds-Fotofax-Anthony-Thornborough/dp/0853689350/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1464038492&sr=8-6&keywords=F-111+Aardvark *edit* the F-111 "success in action" book doesn't show artwork per-say (maybe in some photos), but it does have a comprehensive list of 20th FW F-111s and the nose art names associated with all of them dated from 87-88. Also, the "Success in Action" book is pretty much required reading for all Aardvark fans, it's a great addition to the library! http://www.amazon.com/F-111-Success-Anthony-M-Thornborough/dp/0853689881/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1464038871&sr=8-1&keywords=F-111+success+in+action Thanks for the links... Now if I can only figure out how to aquire enough to buy them (as well as convert my RMB into USD) to get them shipped to me here. I'm currently teaching English (part time) in the PRC. Of course, if anyone has scans that'd help too! Edited May 23, 2016 by KTesh Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Skull Leader Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Thanks for the links... Now if I can only figure out how to aquire enough to buy them (as well as convert my RMB into USD) to get them shipped to me here. I'm currently teaching English (part time) in the PRC. Of course, if anyone has scans that'd help too! Scans would be illegal :) The books are pretty cheap, themselves... but I'm sure shipping wouldn't be very pleasant. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
F16CrewChief Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Here are a few "Upper Haystack" Varks w/ nose art I saw at Nellis in 1988: http://f16crewchief.deviantart.com/art/F-111E-149984742 http://f16crewchief.deviantart.com/art/Upper-Heyford-F-111E-No-2-589364471 http://f16crewchief.deviantart.com/art/Bad-Medicine-166696701 http://f16crewchief.deviantart.com/art/Bad-Medicine-artwork-166696430 Hope these help Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KTesh Posted May 24, 2016 Author Share Posted May 24, 2016 Here are a few "Upper Haystack" Varks w/ nose art I saw at Nellis in 1988: http://f16crewchief.deviantart.com/art/F-111E-149984742 http://f16crewchief.deviantart.com/art/Upper-Heyford-F-111E-No-2-589364471 http://f16crewchief.deviantart.com/art/Bad-Medicine-166696701 http://f16crewchief.deviantart.com/art/Bad-Medicine-artwork-166696430 Hope these help Thanks! I looked at them, and all I can remember about them was the tiger stripes on the top of the tails. I certainly don't remember seeing "Bad Medicine" or "On Guard". I honestly think that there was a phase when nose art on them had been removed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ElectroSoldier Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 Ive got a few. Any one you wanted to see in particular? Might not have it but worth a shot. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KTesh Posted June 3, 2016 Author Share Posted June 3, 2016 Ive got a few. Any one you wanted to see in particular? Might not have it but worth a shot. I'd like to see all of them, see if any neurons get fired. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KTesh Posted June 3, 2016 Author Share Posted June 3, 2016 (edited) Dupe post... Edited June 3, 2016 by KTesh Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ElectroSoldier Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 I thought I had more than this, guess a lot of them are in books... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ElectroSoldier Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Ill try and find the others. Whispering Death, June Nite, The Other Woman, Tiger, Stump Jumper etc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KTesh Posted June 8, 2016 Author Share Posted June 8, 2016 (edited) Thanks ES! Do you happen to remember when these photos were taken? BTW, so far my neurons are not digging up any genuine memories of these. A few I recognize from places on the web, but not from the flightline. Thanks again! Edited June 8, 2016 by KTesh Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mungo1974 Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 There was a bunch of nose art @ Upper Heyford around 1987-88 and then again post Gulf war 1991. In no particular order Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mungo1974 Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 (edited) More Edited June 9, 2016 by mungo1974 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mungo1974 Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 Last few i have saved on file Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mungo1974 Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 IIRC the nose art was removed from the jets sometime mid 1988... Not sure if it was the then 20TFW Commander who pulled the plug or the higher up USAFE brass.. I do remember that Spangdahlem were also putting Sharkmouths on there new F-16's to match the F-4G's they flew...but only a handful got them before it was canned too apparently the gaudy billboard F-16's at Ramstein and a number of Hahn F-16's with WW2 style nose art including nudes was the nail in the coffin of someones idea of esprit de corps within the USAFE. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KTesh Posted June 9, 2016 Author Share Posted June 9, 2016 IIRC the nose art was removed from the jets sometime mid 1988... Not sure if it was the then 20TFW Commander who pulled the plug or the higher up USAFE brass.. I do remember that Spangdahlem were also putting Sharkmouths on there new F-16's to match the F-4G's they flew...but only a handful got them before it was canned too apparently the gaudy billboard F-16's at Ramstein and a number of Hahn F-16's with WW2 style nose art including nudes was the nail in the coffin of someones idea of esprit de corps within the USAFE. Nuts... Just before I got there apparently. Some of those really are outstanding! Thanks for posting them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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