16 Jan 2022 - Damascus Dawn Week 5

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Mad Dog
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16 Jan 2022 - Damascus Dawn Week 5

Post by Mad Dog » Mon Jan 17, 2022 9:55 pm

VFA-41 was tasked to conduct a Search and Rescue (SAR) mission to retrieve the downed pilot [codename: SPARROW] from enemy territory. The squadron was divided into 4 Flights to support the mission objectives. A predator drone was on station to mark enemy ground forces that could hinder rescue operations.

Delta, 1 Flight of 3 UH-1 Huey’s, was launched from the Tawara to extract the downed pilot. Dealer 3, 1 Flight of 3 F14’s, armed with A/A weapons was launched form the George Washington to provide CAP for the rescue operation. Dealer1, 1 Flight of 3 F18’s, and Dealer 2, 1 flight of 3 F18’s, armed with GBU-12 and Maverick A/G missiles were launched to provide CAS for the rescue operation.
The USS TARAWA had repositioned itself close to the Syrian coast, Delta proceeded to the LZ. Simultaneously Dealer 3 Tomcats were launching from the deck of the George Washington and Proceeded to provide air cover for the rescue operation. Dealer 3 launch was followed immediately by Dealer 1 and several minutes later by Dealer 2, On transit to LZ Delta flight observed enemy helicopters in area of LZ, Dealer 3 Dropped below cloud layer, engaged the Helicopters and successfully neutralized the threat. Once on station Dealer 1 and Dealer 2 proceeded to clear the LZ of the enemy ground forces. Once enemy infantry was eliminated Delta flight was cleared to LZ marked by the predator drone. Upon ingress to LZ Delta flight took AAA fire. We lost Delta 1 to enemy AAA fire, Delta 2 and 3 took fire as well but were able to continue on mission. Once the location of enemy fire was located Dealer 1 and Dealer 2 were able to coordinate efforts to neutralize threat and sanitize LZ. Dealer 2-1 succumbed to enemy AAA fire, attempted ejection but was unable to get out at a safe altitude and orientation. Delta 2 & 3 were successful is extracting the downed pilot keeping low under radar. Dealer 1 verified clear egress path for Delta to the west. Dealer 3 Maintained air patrol, Dealer 1 and Dealer 2 RTB. When Delta was feet wet Dealer 3 RTB.

Mission Sparrow, although a success, came with a large price tag of machine and men. We salute the fallen, and rest assured we have shown that no matter where our troops may be, we will come for them and we will be victorious!

Dealer 1 (CAS)
1 - MadDog: Ground targets, trapped.
2 - Nocs: Ground targets, trapped.
3 - Chaos: Ground targets, Ran out of fuel at Mother, Recovered by helo.

Dealer 2 (CAS)
1 - Ticman: Ground targets, KIA.
2 - Rhino: Ground targets, trapped.
3 - Maniac: trapped

Dealer 3 (CAP)
1 - Raid: MI-24V Helo, trapped.
2 - Lion: MI-24V Helo, trapped.
3 - Iceberg: Mig-23, trapped.

Delta (CSAR)
1 - Hedgehog: LZ, KIA.
2 - Trim: LZ, Returned to Tarawa.
3 – Mr. Bean: LZ, Recovered Downed Pilot, Returned to Tarawa.
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Re: 16 Jan 2022 - Damascus Dawn Week 5

Post by Hedgehog » Tue Jan 18, 2022 7:23 am

Pilot records and Greenie Board updated.

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