Soviet Air Defense Was Stunned by the F-111 Aardvark—The Low-Flying Ghost

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In 1967, a mysterious roar shattered the silence of the Iron Curtain. Flying at treetop level in pitch darkness, an unknown object penetrated the world's most advanced air defense network without ever appearing on a radar scope. This is the story of the F-111 Aardvark—the "Low-Flying Ghost" that rendered the Soviet military machine obsolete. Discover how a revolutionary computer, a swing-wing design, and sheer American ingenuity forced the Kremlin into a panic and changed the outcome of the Cold War forever. Thank you for watching! We uncover declassified Cold War secrets every day. Subscribe to Cold War Impact so you never miss a story: ► https://www.youtube.com/@ColdWarImpact?sub_confirmation=1 --- ▼ SUPPORT THE CHANNEL & LEARN MORE ▼ 🛡️ STAY SECURE ONLINE (LIKE A SPY) This channel is all about surveillance and secrets. To protect my own data while researching, I personally use NordVPN. It's essential for online privacy in the modern age. ► Get a special deal on NordVPN here: https://nordvpn.sjv.io/yqVXdW --- Welcome to Cold War Impact, your home for deep-dive Cold War documentaries. We explore the secret missions, shocking technologies, and untold stories of the atomic age, focusing on the moments that left the enemy stunned and redefined global power. DISCLAIMER: This description contains affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service through one of these links, I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. This helps support the channel and allows me to continue making these documentaries. Thank you for your support! COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER: Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. All footage, images, and music used in this video belong to their respective owners and are used under fair use. Tags F-111 Aardvark, General Dynamics F-111, Soviet Air Defense, Cold War History, Military Aviation, PVO Strany, Terrain Following Radar, Low Level Flying, US Air Force, Su-24 Fencer, Mig-23, Military Technology, Cold War Documentary, Operation El Dorado Canyon, Desert Storm Air War, Swing Wing Aircraft, Aviation History, Soviet Radar Failure, Military Engineering, Soviet Air Defense Was Stunned by the F-111 Aardvark—The Low-Flying Ghost Hashtags #ColdWar #Aviation #F111 #MilitaryHistory #AirForce #Technology #Documentary #Aardvark #SovietUnion #Warfare #ColdWarImpact #ColdWar #HistoryDocumentary