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1966/Mar 4/MiG-19P/Self/QRA Scramble/3:02

Syrian ground radars have detected a distant high altitude echo moving fast towards Latakia. Calls from the air controllers have remained unanswered. No flight plan has been submitted for this aircraft. Since the calls were made, the unidentified spot, that seems to be a large aircraft, has started to behave erratically while descending and accelerating.

You’re a Syrian air force pilot on a nightly QRA watch. Given the odd  behaviour of the unknown aircraft, you’ve been tasked to man your aircraft and complete the startup procedure. You are to take-off if the ATC issues the scramble alert. In this eventuality, further instructions will be given after take-off.

Your armament consists of two K-13A missiles and two NR-30 guns with their full complement of ammunition.

1964/Feb 4/MiG-19P/Self/QRA Scramble/7:54

A piston engined israeli plane has been spotted in the vicinity of Rayak air base in the Bekaa Valley. We suspect the bandit is going to overfly the base and take photographs of the undergoing runway extension work to accomodate modern MiGs and help our Arab lebanese brothers protect themselves from the Zionist aggression*.

You’re a Syrian Arab Air Force (SyAAF) pilot on an early morning QRA watch from Al Dumayr air base. You are to take off immediately and head for the Bekaa Valley.

*Ideological discourse for historical accuracy.