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by Hedgehog
Mon Nov 26, 2018 6:29 pm
Forum: After Action Reports
Topic: 25 NOV 2018
Replies: 1
Views: 1602

25 NOV 2018

VFA-41 was tasked with a deep strike on a weapons factory.

Factory and ancillary buildings were destroyed.

1 - Ticman - tgts hit, RTB.
2 - Hedgehog - tgts hit, collided with own bombs in mid-air, KIA.
3 - Specter - tgts hit, RTB.

MISSION SUCCESS! :D
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Factory complex after service.
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Ticman and Specter, weapons gone, on low & fast egress from target area.
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by Hedgehog
Thu Nov 22, 2018 7:55 am
Forum: What's On Your Mind?
Topic: Thankful
Replies: 0
Views: 1464

Thankful

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by Hedgehog
Tue Nov 20, 2018 6:25 am
Forum: What's On Your Mind?
Topic: Black Aces Youtube
Replies: 2
Views: 2442

Re: Black Aces Youtube

Anything that gets recruits in the door here... though be careful about how you present it. There is a lot of YouTube content from the real VFA-41 Black Aces. We don't want to cause any ill will with them. Needs to be clearly a representative of a flight simulation squadron.
by Hedgehog
Sun Nov 18, 2018 10:43 pm
Forum: After Action Reports
Topic: 18 NOV 2018
Replies: 2
Views: 2019

Re: 18 NOV 2018

Pilot records updated.
by Hedgehog
Sun Nov 18, 2018 10:42 pm
Forum: After Action Reports
Topic: 18 NOV 2018
Replies: 2
Views: 2019

18 NOV 2018

VFA-41 was tasked with an areafam flight in the new Persian Gulf AO. The flight was not without incident... On launch, the aircraft on catapult 4 launched before catapult 3 in accordance with flight order. Both Hornet's wings were spread. His right wing struck the left wing of the plane on cat 3 on...
by Hedgehog
Sun Nov 11, 2018 11:02 pm
Forum: After Action Reports
Topic: 11 NOV 2018
Replies: 1
Views: 1518

Re: 11 NOV 2018

Pilot records and Greenie Board updated.
by Hedgehog
Sun Nov 11, 2018 10:57 pm
Forum: After Action Reports
Topic: 11 NOV 2018
Replies: 1
Views: 1518

11 NOV 2018

VFA-41 was tasked with escorting a flight of F-16s on an apparent SEAD mission. F-16s launched and two VFA-41 Hornets formed up with them. The F-16s approached the target area with HARMs and LGBs, evidently accomplishing their mission objectives. VFA-41 escorted them to RTB. Hornets then recovered ...
by Hedgehog
Sat Nov 10, 2018 8:09 pm
Forum: Squadron Protocols
Topic: Fouled Deck Procedures
Replies: 0
Views: 2497

Fouled Deck Procedures

1. These procedures apply to 'campaign' missions or scheduled squadron missions. For other unscheduled missions, these procedures are optional. 2. In case of a crash on deck, someone (the pilot that crashed or other observer) should report that the deck is foul (wreckage/fire on deck) or that the de...
by Hedgehog
Sat Nov 10, 2018 7:47 pm
Forum: Squadron Protocols
Topic: Standard Formations
Replies: 0
Views: 2574

Standard Formations

These are the formations normally employed in VFA-41 missions. All pilots must be able to quickly achieve and consistently maintain position in any of these formations. Remember that when in formation, regardless of ordered course, speed, and altitude, it is your responsibility to maintain station i...