+malibu43 142 Posted July 4, 2008 I've always wanted to do an AAR, and the MF A-7E gave me reason to give one a try... Today's mission is a strike on an industrial complex deep into East Germany. I chose to take 6 MK83's, and wingie went with 8 MK82's. We formed up and went feet dry. It wasn't long before the RWR lit up, and I turned my head to see a long smoky finger reaching out towards me. I popped chaff and flare, and dove for the deck. The RWR went quiet, but I decided it would be best to make the rest of the ingress low and fast. Hopefully we could avoid attracting any uneccessary attention. Our SEAD and escort flights, were comforting but not much... And it wasn't long before the RWR lit up again, and we realized we weren't alone. I slammed the throttels forward, and called wingie to catch up, but he was trailing behind. He survived a near miss... ...and I again encouraged him to catch up. He rogered, and then that was last I heard from him. The rest of my radio calls went unanswered. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+malibu43 142 Posted July 4, 2008 (edited) Damn! No time to dwell, though... I pressed on down on the deck, and banked hard into the target at 10 miles out. At a mile out, I pulled up and climbed to Angels Six, rolled over and flew the pipper over the target, a large wherehouse in the center of the complex. Bombs away! I pulled up sharply and look back just in time to see the impact. At least wingie wasn't lost in vain. Just as I looked forward again, the fireworks started. I jetisoned my tanks and racks in an effort to lighten up... Once again, I dropped down to the deck and headed for the coast, hoping I could get out without experiencing the same fate as wingie. Unfortunately, I had company... Could I outrun him? Hmmm... not likely. I didn't have enough fuel to make it back down low and at full throttle. Seeing it as my only choice, I took a page out of Maverick and Goose's book and pulled back hard, nearly blacking out. Edited July 4, 2008 by malibu43 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+malibu43 142 Posted July 4, 2008 As I pulled over the top, I expected to see him coming up to meet me, and prepared for a deadly game of chicken. But to my suprise, he continued straight ahead and passed underneath me. What luck! I lined up for a shot and squeezed off a sidewinder. Good kill! Ah... nothing like a little sweet revenge... Feet dry. I wish I could say the same for my flightsuit. What a pretty sight! I line up for final... And grease 'er in... All that's left to do now is take a hot shower and figure out what kind of liquor to toast to wingie with... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
column5 63 Posted July 4, 2008 Nice! Thanks for posting it! Those MiG pilots seem to forget that unlike the A-4 and A-6, the Corsair has those nasty heaters up its sleeve. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the test pilot 5 Posted July 23, 2008 well..... we found a challenger for Rambler 1-1. not bad. not bad. hope to see some new ones from you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+malibu43 142 Posted July 23, 2008 well..... we found a challenger for Rambler 1-1. not bad. not bad. hope to see some new ones from you. Yeah, I'd like to, but I didn't realize how much time it takes to write one!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viper6 3 Posted July 24, 2008 Hey, Which title is that? I see the ccip so it has to be WOI with a different terrain? Great AAR in any case. Good job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+malibu43 142 Posted November 25, 2008 Hey, Which title is that? I see the ccip so it has to be WOI with a different terrain? Great AAR in any case. Good job! Sorry, I just saw your question... It's WOE, with a carrier station and the MF A-7E added to the 1979 campaign. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Typhoid 231 Posted November 25, 2008 "All that's left to do now is take a hot shower and figure out what kind of liquor to toast to wingie with..." the Master of Arms might have something to say about that!! :drinks_drunk: great mission!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
