WEATHER : Clear, wind from the south at 15 knots, scattered clouds at 15,000 ft.
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SITUATION
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We are in a bad situation. With no supplies to get our modern birds aloft, and us the only base near the advancing front line, we are very vulnerable. Ground-based radar has picked up three incoming bogeys, probably here to provide air superiority for an upcoming attack. All we have are three damaged MiG-21s to send up against them. Luckily, we have some AA-8 missiles to load on them, but your bird in particular does not have any functional jamming equipment and its flare and chaff launchers have been removed for spare parts. You are Blue Three on this one. Follow your wingman's orders exactly and you may make it out alive.
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MISSION OBJECTIVE
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The three incoming bogeys are probably MiG-21s out of Donets'k. Scramble out to meet them and destroy them all. Continue on a short patrol to make sure they are not followed by any ground-attack aircraft. If they are, you must take them out also.
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ORDER OF BATTLE
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Force Size : 3
Aircraft : MiG-21
Weapon Loadout : GSh-23 x 200, AA-8 x 4, 150 gal tank on centerline
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THREAT DATA
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GROUND THREATS : Possible SAMs near the roadway
AIR OPPOSITION : Probable MiG-21s, possible fighter-bombers
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MISSION SUCCESS
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Good work. I knew you could make those old birds perform one more time. While you were out there we received word of a supply caravan on its way to us, so we should be able to field some better aircraft in our next encounter. Make sure you don't expose us to this type of risk again. Dismissed.
Play Mission #7 next.
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MISSION FAILURE
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"Pipe down! The news is on..."
"The Russian juggernaught continues its unstoppable sweep through Ukraine. With American troops withdrawn in defeat, there is little hope for the Ukrainian government-in-exile. The President has issued economic sanctions against Russia, and has announced a renewed emphasis on military build-up.
"Be sure to see 'Nightwatch' for our special report on 'Cold War II' tonight at 10:00."