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General Dynamics YF-111A prototype 63-9766

Serial 63-9766 was the first F-111A built and the YF-111A prototype that made the type's first flight from Carswell Air Force Base on 21 December 1964. It later served in the Edwards flight-test programme and is preserved by the Flight Test Historical Foundation.

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YF-111A63-9766F-111A prototype
Name
General Dynamics YF-111A prototype 63-9766
Status
retired

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Description
Serial 63-9766 was the first F-111A built and the YF-111A prototype that made the type's first flight from Carswell Air Force Base on 21 December 1964. It later served in the Edwards flight-test programme and is preserved by the Flight Test Historical Foundation.
First Flight Date
1964-12-21
Manufacturer
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Creation Time
August 1, 2026 at 11:15:13 UTC
Updated Time
August 1, 2026 at 11:15:13 UTC

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Vehicle Code
63-9766