This past Sunday, VFA-41 Black Ace squadron pilots were tasked with a search and destroy of a militia supply convoy headed to Bandar Abbas.
Dealer Flight one had an encounter with two Mig-29's, with one being shot down, the other escaping and returning to base. The Mig encounter downed two F-18 pilots from Dealer Flight one. Both dealer flights assigned for this mission proceeded to the search AO, located the convoy, and attacked them with precision munitions along a civilian crowded corridor.
All remaining pilots returned and successfully trapped with Mother. Mission was deemed a success, as the convoy was interrupted and took significant damage.
Dealer Flight 1
1) Ticman - 1 Mig 29, shot down by Mig-29, ejected
2) Pounder - trapped
3) Nocs - Shot down by Mig 29, ejected
4) Sunshine - trapped
Dealer Flight 2
1) Trim - Primary ground targets, convoy, trapped
2) Mr. Bean - Primary ground targets, convoy, trapped
3) MadDog - internet disconnect
4) Lion - Primary ground targets, convoy, trapped.
16 MAY 2021 Gauntlet-9
Re: 16 MAY 2021 Gauntlet-9
Pilot records and Greenie Board updated.