 In response to Soviet aggression in the Kola Peninsula, US Navy and Air Force aircraft, as well as aircraft from Norway and Sweden, participated in a coordinated attack on enemy ground forces. Several Soviet warplanes were reported shot down, while all mission aircraft returned safely. Initial reports indicate substantial damage to Soviet targets. A US Navy after-action report was published HERE.
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A factory complex near the Norwegian town of Tana which, based upon the smell reported by local intelligence sources was suspected to be involved in the production of dangerous biological weapons, was attacked and destroyed by US Navy jets launched from the USS Abraham Lincoln. The impact on Soviet warfighting ability remains to be seen. Further information was released 
action in support of the historical Operation Odin's Shield, several F/A-18 Hornets of the 'Black Aces' squadron launched into the night sky to attack Soviet anti-aircraft guns and launchers and other military assets. All Navy aircraft returned safely for nighttime recovery on the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier. Addtional mission details were posted 
In response to Soviet aggression in the Kola Peninsula, US Navy and Air Force aircraft, as well as aircraft from Norway and Sweden, participated in a coordinated attack on enemy ground forces. Several Soviet warplanes were reported shot down, while all mission aircraft returned safely. Initial reports indicate substantial damage to Soviet targets. A US Navy after-action report was published 
