04 APR 2021 Gauntlet-4

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04 APR 2021 Gauntlet-4

Post by Hedgehog » Mon Apr 05, 2021 1:33 pm

VFA-41 was tasked with SAR protection/escort for a pair of CH-47 helos rescuing the crew of a tanker in the Persian Gulf that had been attacked by Iranian cruise missiles.

Black Aces Tomcats and Hornets were launched in two flights. Dealer 1 was primarily to escort the helos, while Dealer 2 was to provide early interception of any Iranian aircraft approaching the stricken tanker.

Eight enemy fighters were downed, while the rescue was accomplished and both SAR helos made it back safely. All mission aircraft recovered safely on the carrier.

MISSION SUCCESS! :1grin:

Dealer 1
1 - Hedgehog: trapped.
2 - Mad Dog: trapped.
3 - Trim: 1x F-5E, trapped.
4 - Lion: trapped.

Dealer 2
1 - Mr. Bean: sim failure.
2 - Raid: 4x MiG-21, trapped.
3 - Ticman: 2x MiG-21, 1x F-5E, trapped.
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The little rock in the Persian Gulf they call an "island" where the SAR helos operated from.
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Re: 04 APR 2021 Gauntlet-4

Post by Hedgehog » Mon Apr 05, 2021 1:38 pm

Pilot records and Greenie Board updated.

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