Author Topic: suicide jabo pilots need not apply... (Read 553 times)

Sancho · « **on:** September 11, 2002, 10:12:36 PM »

Here's a few shots of the 63rd Fighter Squadron on a recent nightly mission in the main arena. Postgate Red flight lead Sancho initiates the attack on VH outside an enemy airfield:

Sancho · « **Reply #1 on:** September 11, 2002, 10:14:00 PM »

Peeling off from right echelon formation, Frenchy and Nomde follow at 2 second intervals. Their 3 500 lb bombs are armed and ready.

Sancho · « **Reply #2 on:** September 11, 2002, 10:15:18 PM »

bombs away!!!

Sancho · « **Reply #3 on:** September 11, 2002, 10:16:28 PM »

Intense anti-aircraft fire assaults us all the way in to the target but we stay focused on the target...

Sancho · « **Reply #4 on:** September 11, 2002, 10:19:20 PM »

The enemy vehicle hangar is destroyed and our 3 P-47s make it home successfully. Nomde's plane suffered a hit to the main fuel tank, but thanks to the rugged strength of the P-47 (and a little fuel left in auxiliary tank), he makes it back alive with Frenchy and me.

"Red flight, assemble at angels 8 10 miles south of the target. We're going home!"

Pei · « **Reply #5 on:** September 11, 2002, 10:22:25 PM »

Nice!