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War in which two Hornets on route to a ground strike shoot down two
MiG-21 and then continue on to complete their ground strike. Lt.
Cmdr. Mark Fox and Lt. Nick Mongillo from VFA-81 were the two pilots that performed actually performed so valiantly.
Sidewinders VFA-86 NAS Cecil Field, FL: 'AB' Iraq
As part of CVW-1, the Sidewinders was stationed aboard the USS America and flew combat missions during the Gulf War.
Golden Warriors VFA-87 NAS Cecil Field, FL: 'AJ' Iraq
Like VFA-15, Valions, the Golden Warriors are part of CVW- 8 aboard the
Roosevelt. It is mentioned that they took part in the
Gulf War.
Rough Riders VFA-125 NAS Lemoore, CA: 'NJ' Iraq
This squadron is part of the West Coast FRS squardron for
F/A-18 training. It, too, was deployed during the Gulf War.
Wildcats VFA-131 NAS Cecil Field, FL: 'AG' Iraq,
Israel, Bosnia
The Wildcats were established relatively recently as a brand new
Hornet squadron (1983). It is part of CVW-7 aboard the
USS Dwight D.
Eisenhower today. However, in 1986, this squadron flew from the
USS Coral Sea and took part in operations versus Libya.
Since joining the Ike, VFA-131 took part in Desert Shield but returned to the Med prior to Desert Storm.
Privateers VFA-132 NAS Lemoore, CA: 'AE' Iraq,
Israel
Also a relatively new squadron, the Privateers began operating the
F/A-18C on January 9, 1984. Like VFA-131, VFA-132 saw combat in Libya in 1986. The Privateers do have an interesting story about an unusual kill. It seems that in 1991 Lt. Bill Reilly was sent up to shoot down a crippled E-2C Hawkeye over the Med after the crew parachuted to safety. On June 1, 1992, VFA-132 was disestablished when the Forrestal (its current carrier assignment) was converted to a training carrier.
Knighthawks VFA-136 NAS Cecil Field, FL: 'AG' Iraq,
Israel
This squadron flew with the Wildcats during actions in
Libya and Desert
Storm.
Golden Dragon VFA-192 NAS Atsugi, Japan: 'NF' Japan
Actually called the World Famous Golden Dragons, VFA-192 was formed at the end of World War II as VFA-153. During it's long history, the
Golden Dragon's have flown FJ-4B Furies and A-7 Corsair
IIs.
Marine Sqdns. Designation Base & Tail Letters Theater(s)
Silver Eagles VMFA-115 MCAS Beaufort, SC: 'VE'
Japan, Iraq
During Vietnam, VMFA-115 flew F-4 Phantoms and has made deployments in
Japan and Denmark. It was also part of the Marines land- based efforts during Desert Storm.
Crusaders VMFA-122 MCAS Beaufort, SC: 'DC'
Japan, Iraq
Also an ex-Phantom squadron, the Crusaders have toured
Japan and
Norway.
Lancers VMFA-212 MCAS Kaneohe Bay, HI: 'WD'
Another ex-Phantom sqadron.
Red Devils VMFA-232 MCAS Kaneohe Bay, HI: 'WT' Japan
During Desert Storm, VMFA-232 was deployed to Bahrain.
Death Angels VMFA-235 MCAS Kaneohe Bay, HI: 'DB'
The 'Angels' are an old squadron with a long history in the F-4
Phantom.
Thunderbolts VMFA-251 MCAS Beaufort, SC: 'DW'
The Thunderbolts became the third Marine unit on the East
Coast to receive the F/A-18. It shares its nickname with the
Navy's
HSL-84.
Checkertails VMFA-312 MCAS Beaufort, SC: 'DR'
Actually called the Checkerboards, VMFA-312 is also an ex-
Phantom squadron.
Black Knights VMFA-314 MCAS El Toro, CA: 'VW'
Israel
The Black Knights cruised with the USS Coral Sea and saw combat during
Operations Pairie Fire and El Dorado against Libya.
Additionally, it has been deployed to Egypt and Japan.
Death Rattlers VMFA-323 MCAS El Toro, CA: 'WS'
Israel
Participating with VMFA-314, the 'Rattlers' saw action in
Libya as well as Egypt and Japan.
Shamrocks VMFA-333 MCAS Beaufort, SC: 'DN' Iraq
From July, 1971, until December of that same year, the
Shamrocks were the first Marine unit (at that time operating F-4
Phantoms) to be stationed aboard an aircraft carrier. In 1972, Maj.
Thomas 'Bear'
Lasseter and Capt. John Cummings shot down the only kill by a Marine flying crew during Vietnam. The loser in this fight was
a MiG-21.
Also, the squadron was deployed to Bahrain during Desert
Storm and flew many CAS, Interdiction and SEAD missions during the war.
It was established March 31, 1992.
Warlords VMFA-451 MCAS Beaufort, SC: 'VM'
In 1989, the Warlords was assigned to CVW-13 aboard the
Coral Sea.
Grey Ghosts VMFA-531 MCAS El Toro, CA: 'EC' Korea
Among other things, the 'Ghosts' were the first Marine fixed-wing squadron to be stationed in SE Asia.
7.5 GUIDE TO WINGMAN RADIO TRANSMISSIONS (COMPLETE AND
UNCENSORED!)
(NOTE: Digitized voices can only be heard with a mininum of 2MB
RAM -- otherwise, text only will flash on upper screen. Most of these calls are digitized, however some generic radio calls are reproduced with static instead of a digitized voice.)
"Negative. Pigeons to home plate" -- Return to base. Waypoint cannot be bypassed beyond this one.
"Kilo Mike Alpha" -- Kiss My Ass. You have ordered your wingman to do something really stupid such as breaking low at less than
100 feet -- and obviously he doesn't mince words! Rarely heard.
"I'm picking up a spike" -- Wingman has detected radar (air or ground) being pointed at the formation.
"Radar contact (bearing in degrees and range in miles)" --
Wingman has a solid radar contact. This is a steering cue for interception to a possible bogie.
"Stranger (X o'clock)" -- Unexpected friendly aircraft flying in the area, be careful.
"Waypoint (X)(bearing in degrees and range in miles)". From
AWACS -- steering cue to the waypoint bearing. Falcon 3.03 replaces this call with static, but the text is not changed.
"Unable" -- Wingman is unable to comply with your command. Heard more often (and sounds better than "Kilo Mike Alpha").
"Copy fence check" -- Wingman has checked all weapons ready for action. Heard only if Shift + E is pressed with no action in sight.
"Be advised, I've gone winchester" -- Wingman has run out of all weapons (air-to-air/air-to-ground), except guns.
"Copy, disengage, will resume" -- Wingman has been ordered to "knock it off" by leader.
"Clean, clear and naked" -- Nothing on radar, no visual sightings, no threat indications. You can relax for a bit.
"Fox one!" -- Wingman has launched an AMRAAM.
"Fox two!" -- Wingman has launched a Sidewinder (AIM-9P (Papa))
"Fox two mike!" -- Wingman has launched a Sidewinder (AIM-9M
(Mike))
"Atoll! Atoll!" -- Rear-aspect infrared missile (AA-2 Atoll) fired at your wingman. All you get is the "LNH" (missile launch indicator). Atoll is a Soviet copy of the Sidewinder.
"Magic! Magic!" -- All-aspect infrared missile (Matra R.550
Magic) fired at your wingman. This is a French-built
A-A missile similar to the AIM-9M
"Apex inbound!" -- An active radar-homing missile (AA-7 Apex) has been fired and is inbound. The Apex is a Soviet A-A missile similar in performance to the AIM-7 Sparrow.
"Guns! Guns! Guns!" -- Wingman firing M61A1 cannon.
"Flame out! Flame out!" -- Wingman has suffered severe engine damage due to a hit or has run out of fuel. Usually followed by
"Ejecting!" or "I'm hit! I'm hit!"
"Bandit! Bandit! (X o'clock)" Enemy aircraft sighted, usually followed by clock position. Wingman will usually ask for permission to engage if this is the first bandit encounter.
"Singer high!" Surface to air missile launched. Rarely heard, since the "LNH" indicator immediately lights up. TAKE IMMEDIATE
EVASIVE ACTION!!!
"Request you check joker" -- Wingman is low on fuel and is requesting you check your fuel state.
"Be advised, fuel is low!" -- Wingman is dangerously low on fuel.
Any action other than returning to base could cause a flameout.
"Fuel critical, fuel critical" -- Wingman is running on fumes.
If an immediate return to base or to a bingo fuel airfield is not called, he will be forced to eject.
"Maverick, Maverick!" -- Wingman has launched a Maverick (AGM-
65B/D) air to-ground missile at a ground target.
"Rockets away!" -- Wingman has launched LAU-5003A rockets at a ground target.
"Bombs away!" -- Wingman has released bombs or other stores at a ground target.
"Closing on ground targets" -- Ground targets ahead, wingman beginning attack run. Followed by "Request permission to
MiG-21 and then continue on to complete their ground strike. Lt.
Cmdr. Mark Fox and Lt. Nick Mongillo from VFA-81 were the two pilots that performed actually performed so valiantly.
Sidewinders VFA-86 NAS Cecil Field, FL: 'AB' Iraq
As part of CVW-1, the Sidewinders was stationed aboard the USS America and flew combat missions during the Gulf War.
Golden Warriors VFA-87 NAS Cecil Field, FL: 'AJ' Iraq
Like VFA-15, Valions, the Golden Warriors are part of CVW- 8 aboard the
Roosevelt. It is mentioned that they took part in the
Gulf War.
Rough Riders VFA-125 NAS Lemoore, CA: 'NJ' Iraq
This squadron is part of the West Coast FRS squardron for
F/A-18 training. It, too, was deployed during the Gulf War.
Wildcats VFA-131 NAS Cecil Field, FL: 'AG' Iraq,
Israel, Bosnia
The Wildcats were established relatively recently as a brand new
Hornet squadron (1983). It is part of CVW-7 aboard the
USS Dwight D.
Eisenhower today. However, in 1986, this squadron flew from the
USS Coral Sea and took part in operations versus Libya.
Since joining the Ike, VFA-131 took part in Desert Shield but returned to the Med prior to Desert Storm.
Privateers VFA-132 NAS Lemoore, CA: 'AE' Iraq,
Israel
Also a relatively new squadron, the Privateers began operating the
F/A-18C on January 9, 1984. Like VFA-131, VFA-132 saw combat in Libya in 1986. The Privateers do have an interesting story about an unusual kill. It seems that in 1991 Lt. Bill Reilly was sent up to shoot down a crippled E-2C Hawkeye over the Med after the crew parachuted to safety. On June 1, 1992, VFA-132 was disestablished when the Forrestal (its current carrier assignment) was converted to a training carrier.
Knighthawks VFA-136 NAS Cecil Field, FL: 'AG' Iraq,
Israel
This squadron flew with the Wildcats during actions in
Libya and Desert
Storm.
Golden Dragon VFA-192 NAS Atsugi, Japan: 'NF' Japan
Actually called the World Famous Golden Dragons, VFA-192 was formed at the end of World War II as VFA-153. During it's long history, the
Golden Dragon's have flown FJ-4B Furies and A-7 Corsair
IIs.
Marine Sqdns. Designation Base & Tail Letters Theater(s)
Silver Eagles VMFA-115 MCAS Beaufort, SC: 'VE'
Japan, Iraq
During Vietnam, VMFA-115 flew F-4 Phantoms and has made deployments in
Japan and Denmark. It was also part of the Marines land- based efforts during Desert Storm.
Crusaders VMFA-122 MCAS Beaufort, SC: 'DC'
Japan, Iraq
Also an ex-Phantom squadron, the Crusaders have toured
Japan and
Norway.
Lancers VMFA-212 MCAS Kaneohe Bay, HI: 'WD'
Another ex-Phantom sqadron.
Red Devils VMFA-232 MCAS Kaneohe Bay, HI: 'WT' Japan
During Desert Storm, VMFA-232 was deployed to Bahrain.
Death Angels VMFA-235 MCAS Kaneohe Bay, HI: 'DB'
The 'Angels' are an old squadron with a long history in the F-4
Phantom.
Thunderbolts VMFA-251 MCAS Beaufort, SC: 'DW'
The Thunderbolts became the third Marine unit on the East
Coast to receive the F/A-18. It shares its nickname with the
Navy's
HSL-84.
Checkertails VMFA-312 MCAS Beaufort, SC: 'DR'
Actually called the Checkerboards, VMFA-312 is also an ex-
Phantom squadron.
Black Knights VMFA-314 MCAS El Toro, CA: 'VW'
Israel
The Black Knights cruised with the USS Coral Sea and saw combat during
Operations Pairie Fire and El Dorado against Libya.
Additionally, it has been deployed to Egypt and Japan.
Death Rattlers VMFA-323 MCAS El Toro, CA: 'WS'
Israel
Participating with VMFA-314, the 'Rattlers' saw action in
Libya as well as Egypt and Japan.
Shamrocks VMFA-333 MCAS Beaufort, SC: 'DN' Iraq
From July, 1971, until December of that same year, the
Shamrocks were the first Marine unit (at that time operating F-4
Phantoms) to be stationed aboard an aircraft carrier. In 1972, Maj.
Thomas 'Bear'
Lasseter and Capt. John Cummings shot down the only kill by a Marine flying crew during Vietnam. The loser in this fight was
a MiG-21.
Also, the squadron was deployed to Bahrain during Desert
Storm and flew many CAS, Interdiction and SEAD missions during the war.
It was established March 31, 1992.
Warlords VMFA-451 MCAS Beaufort, SC: 'VM'
In 1989, the Warlords was assigned to CVW-13 aboard the
Coral Sea.
Grey Ghosts VMFA-531 MCAS El Toro, CA: 'EC' Korea
Among other things, the 'Ghosts' were the first Marine fixed-wing squadron to be stationed in SE Asia.
7.5 GUIDE TO WINGMAN RADIO TRANSMISSIONS (COMPLETE AND
UNCENSORED!)
(NOTE: Digitized voices can only be heard with a mininum of 2MB
RAM -- otherwise, text only will flash on upper screen. Most of these calls are digitized, however some generic radio calls are reproduced with static instead of a digitized voice.)
"Negative. Pigeons to home plate" -- Return to base. Waypoint cannot be bypassed beyond this one.
"Kilo Mike Alpha" -- Kiss My Ass. You have ordered your wingman to do something really stupid such as breaking low at less than
100 feet -- and obviously he doesn't mince words! Rarely heard.
"I'm picking up a spike" -- Wingman has detected radar (air or ground) being pointed at the formation.
"Radar contact (bearing in degrees and range in miles)" --
Wingman has a solid radar contact. This is a steering cue for interception to a possible bogie.
"Stranger (X o'clock)" -- Unexpected friendly aircraft flying in the area, be careful.
"Waypoint (X)(bearing in degrees and range in miles)". From
AWACS -- steering cue to the waypoint bearing. Falcon 3.03 replaces this call with static, but the text is not changed.
"Unable" -- Wingman is unable to comply with your command. Heard more often (and sounds better than "Kilo Mike Alpha").
"Copy fence check" -- Wingman has checked all weapons ready for action. Heard only if Shift + E is pressed with no action in sight.
"Be advised, I've gone winchester" -- Wingman has run out of all weapons (air-to-air/air-to-ground), except guns.
"Copy, disengage, will resume" -- Wingman has been ordered to "knock it off" by leader.
"Clean, clear and naked" -- Nothing on radar, no visual sightings, no threat indications. You can relax for a bit.
"Fox one!" -- Wingman has launched an AMRAAM.
"Fox two!" -- Wingman has launched a Sidewinder (AIM-9P (Papa))
"Fox two mike!" -- Wingman has launched a Sidewinder (AIM-9M
(Mike))
"Atoll! Atoll!" -- Rear-aspect infrared missile (AA-2 Atoll) fired at your wingman. All you get is the "LNH" (missile launch indicator). Atoll is a Soviet copy of the Sidewinder.
"Magic! Magic!" -- All-aspect infrared missile (Matra R.550
Magic) fired at your wingman. This is a French-built
A-A missile similar to the AIM-9M
"Apex inbound!" -- An active radar-homing missile (AA-7 Apex) has been fired and is inbound. The Apex is a Soviet A-A missile similar in performance to the AIM-7 Sparrow.
"Guns! Guns! Guns!" -- Wingman firing M61A1 cannon.
"Flame out! Flame out!" -- Wingman has suffered severe engine damage due to a hit or has run out of fuel. Usually followed by
"Ejecting!" or "I'm hit! I'm hit!"
"Bandit! Bandit! (X o'clock)" Enemy aircraft sighted, usually followed by clock position. Wingman will usually ask for permission to engage if this is the first bandit encounter.
"Singer high!" Surface to air missile launched. Rarely heard, since the "LNH" indicator immediately lights up. TAKE IMMEDIATE
EVASIVE ACTION!!!
"Request you check joker" -- Wingman is low on fuel and is requesting you check your fuel state.
"Be advised, fuel is low!" -- Wingman is dangerously low on fuel.
Any action other than returning to base could cause a flameout.
"Fuel critical, fuel critical" -- Wingman is running on fumes.
If an immediate return to base or to a bingo fuel airfield is not called, he will be forced to eject.
"Maverick, Maverick!" -- Wingman has launched a Maverick (AGM-
65B/D) air to-ground missile at a ground target.
"Rockets away!" -- Wingman has launched LAU-5003A rockets at a ground target.
"Bombs away!" -- Wingman has released bombs or other stores at a ground target.
"Closing on ground targets" -- Ground targets ahead, wingman beginning attack run. Followed by "Request permission to
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