In 1983 the USMC barracks in Beirut were suicide bombed causing 241 american deads, 58 french and 6 civilians, the USN reacted bombing Syrian and Hezbollah targets, we join a USN A-7E Corsair squadron on one of those raids in September 1983...
Recent talks about Akrotiri AB and the Escort jammed prompted me to design and fly this one, It will be a semi historical mission, created on the fly in the editor, I know the Hornet was not on the carriers back in 1983, but I really like the Saratoga, also I don't used the proper squadrons or skins, but it was historical enough for me, as I tried to use proper planes and weapons, and was damn fun, so wanted to share with you guys, enjoy!
Launching
The American fleet
Our escort Jammers
Lebanon coast on my radar
Our escort turning to engage
FOX 3!
The enemies
Their happy end
Spamming Phoenixes
And R-23, unfortunately for him, he had to dodge the Tomcat wingman Sparrow coming his way so the R23 lost guidance.
Getting ready to bomb
Bombing from several directions at same time, confused the AAA
Target destroyed
Syrian reacted too late and missile never was a real threat (apart from the Sa-3, got a launch from a nearby Sa-6 too that properly tracked my wingman, as the jammer already departed, but we got out of range)
Back to the boat for some late breakfast or early lunch!
Was a fun mission, SF2 can still provide fun in a historical way!