A impromptu rescue mission on EU1
After a hard Evac due to a CSAT impostor killing our friendly helis we got 2 armed hallcats to support the next AO.
After some successful gun and rocket runs one of our helis was hit by a rogue man pad 2 click outside the AO
Pilot (AMB Pajo) successfully did and auto rotate landing and saved the Heli and himself.
An active AA Battery up, no fuel and badly damaged we scrambled a rescue convoy for the downed pilot and heli, lead by PVT. Sanders
Rescue team quickly repaired and and refuled the heli while the Pilot recieved medical treatment for his wounds
Convoy heads back to base with top cover from the 2 armed helis
After receiving reliable reports of an enemy ambush and possible IED's in the town ahead the convoy headed off road
Rejoining the main road and moving through the next town all was quiet and we got to relax a little
feeling safe and moving closer with base all was good in the world
On the home stretch and the mode was jovial, all delighted with a great job and ready for the next mission
Home Sweet Home... All is great...... Until........................
A SUDDEN EXPLOSION KILLS 8 NATO TROOP, DESTROYS 3 VICS AND INJURES DOZENS MORE!!!
There are some reports of an enemy CAS, these reports are contradicted by the HQ and Pilot Squadron who reported the radio tower down 15 mins earlier and clear skys.
unofficial reports have the fuel tanker driver lighting a celebratory cigar as he entered the base...........