Assigned to different search pattern areas, each flight used air-to-ground radar to search for the cargo ships. They were soon located, but with a pair of patrol boats evidently escorting them. With the cargo ship positions reported, two SH-60 helicopters were launched with boarding teams. They came under fire from the patrol boats, prompting the area commander to order the patrol boats and cargo ships in the convoy sunk. They were.
Meanwhile, S3 aircraft searching a different area were fired on by a frigate, downing one of them. VFA-41 assets were directed to the area to dispatch the frigate, which was accomplished with great prejudice as well.
All Black Aces Hornets enjoyed a drink from the USAF KC-135 aerial refueler during the mission or prior to returning to the carrier. One Hornet was lost when it crashed during recovery.
The mission was deemed a success. Suspected chemical weapons were intercepted and prevented from entering the Georgian regional conflict. However, the initial intent of recovering chemical agents for proof is no longer possible.
Dealer 1
1 - Ticman: disconnected.
2 - Jay-Z: disconnected.
3 - Nocs: disconnected.
4 - Mr. Bean: hit ship(s), trapped.
Dealer 2
1 - Raid: hit ship(s), trapped.
2 - Shadow: crashed on recovery.
3 - Swivel: hit ships(s), disconnected.
4 - Dirty Dan: trapped.
Dealer 3
1 - Hedgehog: hit ships(s), trapped.
2 - Mad Dog: hit ships(s), trapped.
3 - Lion: hit ship(s), trapped.
MISSION SUCCESS
- Wreckage of S3 search aircraft.
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