There was a sizeable battle going on when the Specs started gathering for their usual Tuesday evening festivities. One of our carrier groups was parked near A126, a large Bish airfield, and a steady stream of naval planes was making its way over to the furball just offshore.

The Specs were warming up there, and RTS jumped into a 5 inch gun to swat down some of the attackers.

Then the CO logged on and called for us to group up at A99 for takeoff, and at that point RTS had to leave the shooting gallery with only 10 kills. Good job RTS!

We took heavy FOC for an attack on A126. The plan was to maintain some high cover while others dove in on their targets...the FH's and VH.

We came in high...about 20k...and began working over the hangars. As we dropped on our targets, and then eventually got shot down, we re-upped from a closer field, A114. We got kind of spread out during this time, so maybe it is a good idea to hold in the tower for a minute or two so you can return to the fight with at least one other Spec.

The attacks continued to keep the FH's down, and we were able to keep an effective cap on the field. At the same time there was a large group of Knight gv's assaulting the field from the north side.

As the field was capped, we turned our attention to the town. This didn't take long, and soon the town was ready for troops. Luft had ferried a load of drunks over in a C-47, but evidently had landed nearby, waiting for the signal to proceed with the drop. Unfortunately he had a slight mishap during takeoff, and had to bring another load. Someone else already had troops on the way, and made a successful drop, just as SKu roared into town with an M3 loaded with troops.

Overall it was a vey successful night and we did capture A126.

Many thanks to the pilots in attendance: Seal, Milt, Luft, Swoose, Torque, Skinner, SKu, RTS, and Joker.

As usual it was a privilege to fly with you gentlemen.

Joker XO <S>

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