Stationed at Al Basrah AB, otherwise known as "H1", you are about to be introduced to the Hornet, for real. The Dar Woodir refinery was hit yesterday and Allied strategies are to hit targets again and again in "follow up" attacks. Take Yuri on a short CAP to Waypoint One. Standard Operating Procedures must be adhered to, in other words STAY NORTH as much as you can...
•202 Sbitaya Ptitza
Somehow a SAM site got lucky and nailed a Hornet near your first Waypoint. Allied SOP is to rescue the pilots of downed aircraft as soon as possible so time is of the essence. The airspace is crawling with Allied aircraft so you have been chosen to make a fighter sweep across Eastern Iraq and stop any Allied aircraft you find. Then get home quick, watch your fuel and keep an eye on your wingman, don't let him stray!
•203 Ty Nemozhesh' Spryatatsa
The Al Blumir Laboratory is essential to the production of "noxious chemicals". The Allies are aware of it's presence now for many years and we know that it is high on their "fragged tasking orders". Perform a medium level CAP about Waypoint One. You are looking for their strike-fighters... don't mix it up too long, just hit and run, and make sure they don't reach the lab...
•204 Vozvraschenie
Al Basrah AB is coming under light probing attacks, obviously the Allies are testing the resolve of the IQAF. You're now in a high-threat environment, and your planes are too valuable to lose. Deploy to Air Base "H2", north of Qasumah, as quickly as possible. Don't stray too close to Safwan. Yuri is "hauling iron" on this mission, you are to land and refuel at H2, then try a "light probing attack" of your own... don't bother to bomb the Allied base, your mission is to cover Yuri.
•205 Prosto Skazhi Nyet
Now "sheltering" at the "H4" Air Base in Western Iraq, you are beginning a series of sporadic CAPs running down to the border. You'd prefer to catch them as they come in, heavy with fuel and bombs, but if you can catch them as they come off target, then so be it. Protect the Al Smithar Chemical Works... do not allow a single building to be hit.
•206 Ohota za Utkami
A group of MI-24 helos have run into trouble as they make for the "H3" Air Base, north of Rafah. Some have gone to ground and others are trying to run for it. They say they were swept by enemy radar... and they don't want to be bait for the Hornets. Take your flight to Waypoint One and ensure the helos make it to the base. Max Kaganov is flying with you today as your number three, keep him in sight.
•207 Probeg s Bombardirovschikami
The "heavy hitters" are pounding Iraqi front line bunkers. You are ordered to find the latest attack and destroy it. The B-52s will be at high altitude so now is the time to really use the Su-27's climbing ability. Though only Yuri will be with you, an IQAF Mig-21 will be flying as well. He's having a little "trouble" at the moment, so don't wait for him... take off now!
•208 Tyoploe Privetstvie
The pilots of the TU-20s may be brave or stupid but the IQAF has decided to attack the Allied AB at Rafah. You and your wingman are ordered to protect them... not a task you relish but it has to be done. If any Hornet or Viper gets within 20 miles of the Bears you will have problems... right now the Bears are passing over your base, so get up there and join them.
•209-Izmenit' Storonu
The upper ranks of the IQAF have been depleted by purges over the years. Frightened of an Air Force sympathetic to a coup, it's leaders are now Baathist Party members. Unfortunately for the IQAF, air combat with the Allies could cut short the political aspirations or lives of their pilots, so one or two are leaving the IQAF... with their jets! Find the latest Mig-23 traitor and "retire" him. He is running south at the moment.
•210 Zavisimost' ot Himikatov
Back at the "H1" Air Base at Al Basrah, the Combat Air Patrols continue. A Mig-21 is landing so be careful as you launch. Take your two wingmen to Waypoint One and stop any Allied intrusions.
•211 Cmotri Vverkh!
You are deployed to "H3" Air Base north of Rafah. Two IQAF Mig-27s are determined to punch through the Allied CAPs, and attack the Rafah AB. Yuri has decided to "haul some iron" today as well, so Max Kaganov is coming too... remember this is hit and run, protect the Mig-27s ensuring that they get home.
•212 Vxod
At "H3" Air Base you are "asked" to help out two IQAF Mig-27s in their attack on a Saudi factory to the south. You'll be their cover on this sortie so keep an eye on the RWR. Don't allow the Allies to get near them, though the IQAF pilots are determined to fight if they get cornered. Max Kaganov is coming with you today as you'll need all the help that you can get...
•213 Krasnyi Blesk
The SCUDs are being deployed. Right now a number of launchers are moving to firing positions in the West. Though the missiles are transported in stripped out civilian buses, the launchers are being found by the Allies at an alarming rate. Take off with your two wingmen for a CAP about your Waypoint One. Don't let any Allied aircraft get near the launchers.
•214 Perehvatit' Deda Moroza
An IQAF DC-10 is currently far to the East, making for the "H1" Air Base at Al Basrah. The pilot is nervous, and at the moment he is unescorted. Confusion in reports has left you lagging behind, you should have been there sooner to escort him to Al Basrah. Launch quickly and proceed to Waypoint One. Be aware to Vipers moving up from the south...
•215 Doroga k Unichtozheniyu
A group of covert agents in utility vehicles have managed to get close to the Ritzhaupt Oil Refinery but they believe they have been discovered... it's only a matter of time before the Hornets arrive to kill them. Launch from "H1" and fly south west to Waypoint One, stop any Allied attempt to destroy the vehicles and the attack on the refinery.
•216 Strelyai v Indyukov
The IQAF is leaving for Iran... though some have been deserting, it is now official policy. Low on fuel they won't have much chance. A group of six are passing over "H1" at the moment, launch and escort them to the Iranian border. Don't allow any to get hit, they're all in a bad state of repair and some don't even have a working radar...
•217 Poimai Volnu
Back at "H3" for essential maintenance you are suddenly scrambled against an attack on the Deniz Munitions Facility. You know the attack is coming as the Allies just wiped out all the SAM sites in the area... they won't be expecting you, though by now they are coming out in force. The "mysterious Flankers" are being noticed, questions are being asked, you are having an effect...
•218 Letai Vysoko!
Deployed to "H2" earlier for re-arming, you are talking with the pilots of two Mig-21s. They have been ordered to Iran and you are their escort. Then the news of approaching aircraft comes in and you and Yuri are ordered to intercept. The attack is coming from the south, the Mig-21s are coming too... Yuri is worried about that, be wary of friendly heat seekers!
•219 Nochnoi Yastreb
Max Kaganov is laid out with injuries... he swears he saw "black planes" yesterday off in the distance. This worries you, the "Stealths" must be here. Take Yuri down to your Waypoint One on yet another short CAP. These CAPs are having an effect on the Allies order of battle, they are committing more and more aircraft in their attacks... "More targets!" says Max...
•220 Most
An American carrier is moving closer to the coast. You have absolutely no intention of going anywhere near it, yet it's planes are pounding the bridges over the river south of Al Basrah. This is a known tactic... "They are cutting the Iraqis off from the northern escape routes." agrees Max. Take your flight down to Waypoint One, and sweep fast through the area...
•221 Vertolyotnii Perelyot
A large number of IQAF MI-24s are supplying the battered front line troops. The Iraqi Army is in tatters already, unconfirmed reports of mass surrenders are reaching your ears. They need those supplies, but the MI-24s are sitting ducks. Take your flight down to Waypoint One and ensure the helos make it back to the "H3" Air Base. "Helo pilots are nuts, no wings!" says Max...
•222 Nochnaya Ugroza
The presence of the American carrier is a fearsome reminder of the might of the Allies, but every chain has a weak link. The Hawkeye is the airborne "eyes and ears" of the USN and this fact has made all E2CA aircraft priority targets. Straying far south east, like it was lost, a Hawkeye has been spotted near your Waypoint One. Make a quick sweep south and splash it.
•223 Pasnyie Vody
Ground attack is not the main role of the Flanker-B, but it can put the rounds on target like the bast. Today you're all "hauling iron". The target is the Mina Al Amanda Power Plant. An Iraqi Navy attempt to destroy it has ended in disaster, and you are the back up strikers. An IQAF Mig-27, one of the only ones left, is coming too... just as soon as he refuels. Hit any buildings at Waypoint One.
•224 Goryaschie Vody
The Sunar Oil Field was one of the reasons for the "liberation of Kuwait"... now it is time to destroy it. Two IQAF Mig-27s are tasked with destroying as many rigs as they can, you are their escort and also "hauling iron". Destroy any rigs they may miss... mind the American carrier to the south, and get back home safely. Max is worried about this mission, he can't swim too well!
•225 Lunka v Odin Udar
Max is recovering after his last ejection, but your time in Iraq is nearly over. Two of the last Mig-21s in eastern Iraq have joined you to protect the "supergun" on Mt. Shatrah. It has been "discovered" by the Allies, and it's only a matter of time before it is attacked. Take Yuri and the IQAF Migs on a short CAP to Waypoint One. This is your last mission, you're going home after this...
•226 Spasibo Itak
"H1" Air Base was never really put out of action by the Allies, the Iraqi fields were the best examples of redundancy you've ever seen. Back at Al Basrah for a last mission to protect the Az Zubayr Oil Storage facilities you, and your flight, are to sweep down to Waypoint One. Be careful, it's your last sortie, you are going home as soon as you land back at base...
•227 Ekspress "Krasniy Shar"
You start in the air on the way to the "H2" Air Base. You and your flight are in tight formation with a Mig-21 of the IQAF as a high "stinger" behind you. Land at "H2" and prepare for departure, it's time to go home. "I'm just happy to be here after all these ejections!" says Max, "Those Hornets are nippy machines..."
•228 Vytashi Probku
One of the USN Hornet squadrons is known as the "Dambusters", and you're about to meet them. Take your flight down to Waypoint One on a sweep of the area. The Hornets have pounded it twice already with hi-ex bombs, Max thinks the next attack will be nuclear. You're glad to be going home after this sortie... nukes can really mess up your day.
