This is a commemorative Sabre skin made in honor of Francis Gabreski, an Ace in two wars with an official 6.5 confirmed MiG-15 kills in Korea and China.
While the skin features some major differences than the irl 512740 Sabre that he flew, the changes have been made to reflect final accomplishments. Namely the 4 stars have been changed to 6.5, and his rank has been changed on the pilot and company commander nameplate.
The North Koreans have seized a village across the border and are preparing to fortify it. To succeed, they need a convoy of trucks to deliver essential equipment. Your job is to make sure the convoy doesn't arrive.
As the calendar turned to 1951 China threatened to directly attack all the USAF bases in North Korea. As a result your squadron has hastily been redeployed further south to Kimpo Airbase. This is expected to be your base of operations for the foreseeable future.
*** This morning’s sortie is a patrol for enemy supply truck convoys ***
We know the trucks have been coming in from Grid FK07 near Hackemziy and then driving south into Grid EK94 at Maykop to resupply the enemy garrison there. Your mission is to find and destroy any military vehicles you encounter along that route.
Enemy air activity has been suspiciously quiet. The weather over the North Korean airbases has been particularly poor but the MiG-15s have still been spotted in small numbers.
Map: Caucasus
Mods Needed: Nil
Players: 1-6 (works best with 3/4)
Duration: 30-45 minutes
Our new squadron of F-86 Sabres has secretly arrived in theatre, and we are going to give the enemy MiG-15s a run for their money. On paper both aircraft are evenly matched but the F-86 has never been tested in live combat against an enemy.
Today we will have the element of surprise. Our aircraft look like MiGs and the enemy will not be expecting an aircraft with a swept wing to be USAF. To further the deception, you have been given F-80 Shooting Star callsigns.
Make the most of this advantage by flying like F-80s: so don't climb above 25,000 ft and don't fly faster than 450kts until you are ready to fight. Once the firing starts the enemy will fight back!
Mission Skills:
1. Start Up / Taxi / Departure
2. Radio Selection
3. External Fuel Tank management
4. Speed management at altitude
5. Dogfighting using cannons only
Suitable for 1-6 Players
PVE and PVP options for Red and Blue
Requires: South Atlantic Map
No Additional Mods needed