Made it all worthwhile....
I think the bombing of Libya went a long way to redeeming the F-111.
The F-4 wasn't the only multi-service plane, although it enjoyed a very long, and versatile life.
The history of the F-111-A (USAF)/B(USN) was a colossal waste of money. Even with the help of Grumman, General Dynamics couldn't come up with model which the Navy could use. Too long, too heavy, on aircraft carriers with limited space. Another disaster, ala M16, brought to the American taxpayer by Robert McNamara.
The F-111-A was a very good aircraft for the USAF.
I think the bombing of Libya went a long way to redeeming the F-111.