@F111Driver LIVE — What It Was Like Flying the RAAF’s “Pig”

Tonight on RampCheck Aviation, we’re joined by @F111Driver, former Royal Australian Air Force pilot Flight Lieutenant Michael “Mickey Rat” Crain, who logged over 1,000 flight hours in the legendary F-111 Aardvark — known in Australia as “The Pig.”

With over 25,000 followers on X, he’s become one of the leading voices keeping the legacy of the F-111 alive through photos, videos, and firsthand stories from the cockpit.

✈️ Tonight’s Discussion

Flying the F-111 Aardvark in the RAAF

Why “The Pig” was such a unique aircraft

Experiences during Red Flag and Cope Thunder

Stories and insights from 1,000+ hours in the jet

Join us live and bring your questions.

📅 LIVE — Sunday 7:30pm MT

✈️ Military • Commercial • Airpower • History

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