 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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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 
and history has taken a slight turn. With the world's attention focused on developing events and likely conflict in the Middle East, the Soviet Union launches a surprise attack on northern Scandinavia. It will be up to a hastily assembled task force of US and Northern European allies to turn back the Soviet advance. The Naval Aviators of VFA-41 have already seen action as described 
Having completed the squadron's multi-phased basic qualification program, Pinger has been awarded his Wings of Gold, denoting him as a Naval Aviator in Strike Fighter Squadron Four One. Well done!
