Thank you for the mention of the tan camo Intruders. The schemes go hand in hand with it all ties the whole video together. Keep that stuff coming mate. Love it all 👍🏼
Roland did show up on the A-6 RWR, remember that the Allies had had months to nail down the Iraqi SAM OOB and generate the Pre-flight Messages to tell RWRs what to look for. But many aircraft as yet had no countermeasures to a monopulse home-on-jam system. So it was chaff and manoeuvre the old fashioned way. Also the F/A-18s were not there to give EW support; they had no escort ECM capability at that time. The package had EA-6Bs for that. Zaun and Wetzel actually evaded 2 missiles before a third got them amidships; they did a great job. I'm also pretty sure individual squadrons don't just 'decide' to go Scud hunting. They would have been tasked centrally via the ATO. Otherwise, good summary.
@tigershark3051 The EA-6B did not replace the A-6, they served together. An EW aircraft cannot replace a bomber. The F/A-18 replaced both the A-7 and A-6 for the Navy's strike missions.
USS America also participated in ODS as part of CVW-1. VA-175 Intruders participated heavily in the conflict, including the destruction of the Silkworm battery that fired on the Battleship Missouri.
A picture of a US Army Roland SAM battery respect sir Few people know that we got as close to a single Roland battery with the California ANG in the 80s If it was actually a accident still respect for the great video's
@MrNewly2 when he was a JO? The Lizards sound familiar because you guys had a hunting season opener with some Iranian ships during a dispute over oil platforms
They did air-to-air refueling too. The navy really had a perfect combo of planes back in the day. S-3s could hunt subs 1000 miles away from the carrier. They could do anti-ship missions, refueling and small cargo (mail). The A-6, F-14, and the S-3 had range and weapon loads that the navy can only dream about today. I know having fewer types of aircraft is better for logistics and stealth is where it is at today, but I think the navy has lost some of its ability to "reach out and touch someone" as far as the planes of today go. (no pun)
One correction. USS Ranger launched S-3A Vikings, vs the B update. On the night of 17 Jan I was in the lead Viking as the Sensor Operator. Vikings dropped the first TALD Decoys drawing fire from the Umm Qasr port facility so that the Intruders could mine the harbor. All aircraft checked-off target safe except for one Intruder. KIA were Lieutenants TC Costen and Tuna Turner on that mission. I made a TH-cam video about that mission... th-cam.com/video/2AzmWiWKOpk/w-d-xo.html
What was it like dropping the TALDs? Always wanted to know if they just fell lazily before flying off, or went off the aircraft in a way that vaguely resembled a missile. It's truly amazing how you found my video, it always seems worth making when someone who took part in the actual battle watches and comments. Thank you.
@@IrisAviation91 I wish I could give better answer than "I have no idea".... it was pitch dark, about 2am, and I was scared out of my mind in the backseat. We were under heavy enemy fire, and all I remember is being ready to eject if needed. The Viking was just not designed for SEAD. 450kts max, that's downhill with a tailwind, if we were lucky.
I miss them. One of my favorite aircraft of all time.
I agree, such an iconic carrier aircraft
Same here
Thank you for the mention of the tan camo Intruders. The schemes go hand in hand with it all ties the whole video together. Keep that stuff coming mate. Love it all 👍🏼
No problem, thanks so much!
they added the va-36 paint to warthunder for the A-6E
Roland did show up on the A-6 RWR, remember that the Allies had had months to nail down the Iraqi SAM OOB and generate the Pre-flight Messages to tell RWRs what to look for. But many aircraft as yet had no countermeasures to a monopulse home-on-jam system. So it was chaff and manoeuvre the old fashioned way. Also the F/A-18s were not there to give EW support; they had no escort ECM capability at that time. The package had EA-6Bs for that. Zaun and Wetzel actually evaded 2 missiles before a third got them amidships; they did a great job.
I'm also pretty sure individual squadrons don't just 'decide' to go Scud hunting. They would have been tasked centrally via the ATO.
Otherwise, good summary.
My father was a Grumman A-6 Intruder Pilot during the Gulf War, still one of the most beautiful planes
No aircraft well ever replace the A-6.
@tigershark3051That is an electronic warfare aircraft, not a bomber.
@tigershark3051 The EA-6B did not replace the A-6, they served together. An EW aircraft cannot replace a bomber. The F/A-18 replaced both the A-7 and A-6 for the Navy's strike missions.
I joined the a6a in dec 1963 VMA242,,and was still was worknig on them in late 1980 when I retired from the Marine Corps. It was an IRON PLATFORM>
USS America also participated in ODS as part of CVW-1. VA-175 Intruders participated heavily in the conflict, including the destruction of the Silkworm battery that fired on the Battleship Missouri.
you made a damn good choice for the music
Would be great if you made a video about the Tornados (bombers) in Yugoslavia, great vid!
I'll look into that, seems very intersting!
Great music, I've recognized Strike Fighters and DCS.
The A6 and the A7 are both truly under rated jets.
Great video :) 👍
Thanks man
A picture of a US Army Roland SAM battery respect sir
Few people know that we got as close to a single Roland battery with the California ANG in the 80s
If it was actually a accident still respect for the great video's
RIP Tom "TC" Costen, Charlie "Tuna" Turner, Barry "BC" Cooke and Patrick "Sarah" Connor
I was in VA-95 with BC. What a shame he was lost.
@MrNewly2 when he was a JO? The Lizards sound familiar because you guys had a hunting season opener with some Iranian ships during a dispute over oil platforms
@@pontiacGXPfan yes. BC was a LT, I was a LTJG. Yes, VA-95 did “Praying Mantis” vs the Iranian Navy
@MrNewly2 I read about that. Bud Langston, Jingles Engler and Jack Webb became ship killers
@@Doug786 Dozer Dwyer? He was in VFA 87 during that time. He crashed on his way back to the boat
Thats 👌 nice wish you success and I wish for more 👍
Thank you so much
I was with VA-35 at the time, Jeff Zaun and Bob Weitzel are still friends of mine.
I hope they one day can watch this video, thank you for flying in the Gulf.
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Smilin Bob Wetzel and Jethro? wow the world really is small
I particularly like the A-6E TRAM variant in “SFMC” when it’s with the Desert Storm 1991 campaign. And I chose VA-115 for the tail markings.
Very good vid dud. I actually didn't think Vikings where used in ds
Thanks. It is very underrepresented, however I believe they did fire a few AGM-141 TALDs for the Iraqi Radars to engage :)
I’m with you! I think the Viking is a great subject!
They did air-to-air refueling too. The navy really had a perfect combo of planes back in the day. S-3s could hunt subs 1000 miles away from the carrier. They could do anti-ship missions, refueling and small cargo (mail). The A-6, F-14, and the S-3 had range and weapon loads that the navy can only dream about today. I know having fewer types of aircraft is better for logistics and stealth is where it is at today, but I think the navy has lost some of its ability to "reach out and touch someone" as far as the planes of today go. (no pun)
For a small aircraft,it was badass,give the A-10 that speed with the upgrades,talk about badass
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One correction. USS Ranger launched S-3A Vikings, vs the B update. On the night of 17 Jan I was in the lead Viking as the Sensor Operator. Vikings dropped the first TALD Decoys drawing fire from the Umm Qasr port facility so that the Intruders could mine the harbor. All aircraft checked-off target safe except for one Intruder. KIA were Lieutenants TC Costen and Tuna Turner on that mission. I made a TH-cam video about that mission... th-cam.com/video/2AzmWiWKOpk/w-d-xo.html
What was it like dropping the TALDs? Always wanted to know if they just fell lazily before flying off, or went off the aircraft in a way that vaguely resembled a missile.
It's truly amazing how you found my video, it always seems worth making when someone who took part in the actual battle watches and comments. Thank you.
@@IrisAviation91 I wish I could give better answer than "I have no idea".... it was pitch dark, about 2am, and I was scared out of my mind in the backseat. We were under heavy enemy fire, and all I remember is being ready to eject if needed. The Viking was just not designed for SEAD. 450kts max, that's downhill with a tailwind, if we were lucky.
I read a book about that. It was Jakal 404 from the Silver Foxes that was shot down
Great plane.
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