It is the morning of January 16th 1991. Within the next 24 hours, coalition forces will undertake a precision aerial campaign against Iraqi forces, in what will be known as Operation Desert Storm. Desert Storm will see almost 4000 aircraft mobilised by both sides, with coalition forces taking part in a total of over 100,000 sorties over the following month.
Today, we take a look at some of the key events during the first strike, and with help from DCS, will attempt to create some of these scenes.
CONTENT
00:00 Introduction
00:56 Motivation
02:38 The Plan
03:47 Jan 16, 1991
04:45 Evening, F-117s & helicopters
06:00 H-hour - First Strike
09:16 5min after H-hour
11:38 Air Engagement!
13:56 Dawn & first losses
16:19 Sun up & non-stop tasking
17:51 Outcomes
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