Australian F-111 Debate Shows US Links in Defence Drift
The article traces US Australian defence ties during the 1960s, focusing on ALP opposition to US bases and nuclear policy. It discusses US support for Menzies, the B-47 offer controversy, and the F-111 procurement clash, noting bipartisan pressure, political optics, and uncertain outcomes for both nations.
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