On 22nd of September 1980. Iraq launched an invasion of Iran, hoping to take advantage of post-revolutionary situation. Initial attempt by the Iraqis to eliminate Iranian air force on the ground fails. Most Iranian airplanes survive and Iran now launches massive raids against Iraqi airfields trying to gain air superiority. F-4 is the main strike fighter in Iranian inventory but F-5 is sent to attack as well.
This mission is based on a historic event. It was the first time that F-5 and MiG-21 met in combat in this conflict. Iraqis attacked first launching an AAM at the F-5s but it missed. Iranians in turn attacked MiGs with a Sidewinder and one was shot down.
Your task is to lead a flight of four F-5Es and attack Hurrya Air Base near Kirkuk. The base is the home of MiG-21bis squadrons and any airplane you encounter on the ground is your primary objective. As secondary targets, you may attack support vehicles or airfield installations. Your main weapon is Mk82 bombs.
Our initial attacks encountered almost no Iraqi resistance since they counted on elimination of our air force. Now, two days after the start of the war, they might be better prepared so you may expect SAM activity or fighter patrols. If no resistance is encountered, you may strafe any remaining target.
You may check out a video of this mission on my YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9c81wAzGBg
This mission uses additional skins:
https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3302150/
