EXECUTION ORDER: Execute Operation Sledgehammer as planned

[Rojo]

CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET
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TO: 8TH AF OP GROUPS (ALL UNITS)
FROM: 8 AF/CC
SUBJECT: EXECUTION ORDER, OPERATION SLEDGEHAMMER

1. PER ATO 00125, EXECUTE OPERATION SLEDGEHAMMER. H-HOUR IS 1600 EST. MAXIMUM EFFORT EXPECTED FROM ALL PARTICIPATING UNITS.

GOOD LUCK, AND GOOD HUNTING

GEN IRA EAKER

[214CaveJ]

I can't get reconnected =(
keep getting "could not connect to host" msgs
gonna keep trying

[Camel]

Roger that Caveman,
Same.

[tshred]

Same here, just as about to get underway!

ts

[214CaveJ]

ok, we got back in
I had a blast, even though I lost an engine early on, and that made my flight easier pickings for the bishcuits, but we _still_ got our targets.  We had great escorts =)

Can't wait to do it again

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Air power is a thunderbolt launched from an egg shell invisibly tethered to a base.         -  Hoffman Nickerson

[Camel]

Yes yes, had a great time,
I got shot down early, but was able to rejoin my group.
Nice job bishops waiting near 17, that was one target rich enviroment.
Wtg, Sabre, and the flight leaders for putting this together.
Big thanks to the Flying Pigs for the cover on Broadsword, we made it to our targets!

Camel

[Rojo]

No, thank you all. Though this was not a scenario, by any means, it was a blast to plan and participate in.  Thanks for the professional job, everyone. We managed to hit all our targets except for the Ammo Factory. That was my fault, really.  I ran Battle Axe's mission off line with 25% fuel, and had plenty. When we got on line, we ran out after our second pass at the city. Our last drop on the Refinery was made dead-stick, with Bishop interceptors closing for the kill.  ts did a credible job trying to distract them all by his lonesome, but we all ran out of fuel and hit the silk.

Salute to all the Bishop's who rose to meet us.  Thanks again, everyone.

Rojo (a.k.a. Sabre)

[This message has been edited by Rojo (edited 11-26-1999).]