The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

Last additions
MK168.jpg
MK168.jpgThe resultsResults of coordinated firepower.Jun 11, 2008
MK167.jpg
MK167.jpgArc LightArc Light B-52 strike as viewed from above.Jun 11, 2008
MK166.jpg
MK166.jpgThe SkyraidersA1E Skyraider on a bombing run.Jun 11, 2008
MK165.jpg
MK165.jpgOn the groundLots of firepower with combined missions.Jun 11, 2008
MK164.jpg
MK164.jpgMission overMission over; heading home. Out of WP (white phosphorus) marking rounds.Jun 11, 2008
MK162.jpg
MK162.jpgFirepower!Combined Artillery and Air Strikes put a lot of firepower on the ground.Jun 11, 2008
MK161.jpg
MK161.jpgSky checkFlying over the AO.Jun 11, 2008
MK160.jpg
MK160.jpgCider FACsFlying with “Cider Facs” combined/coordinating Artillery & Air Strike Missions was very effective, and I felt a sense of personal accomplishment in trying to make a difference for the grunts on the ground.
Jun 11, 2008
MK158.jpg
MK158.jpgCessna 337 SkymasterAnother view. Note payload under wings.Jun 11, 2008
MK159.jpg
MK159.jpgGoing on station"Victor 76" (aka "White Knight") flying with the Cider FACs. Less "check fire" because "fast movers" were coming into the AO.Jun 11, 2008
MK157.jpg
MK157.jpgCessna 337 SkymasterThe Cessna used by the "Cider FACs".Jun 11, 2008
MK156.jpg
MK156.jpgThe PilotRiding with Air Force Maj Tarr, "Cider FAC".
{See MK280 - "Attack on The Oasis"}
Jun 11, 2008
4987 files on 416 page(s) 365