Operation Ivory Coast

Campaign: ChelteNam · Sun 14 Nov 2021

OPERATION RECORD // AFTER ACTION REPORT

Operation Summary

Rescuing AF POWs from Son Tay Prison Camp

Deaths

Squeeze

Medals

Air Force Achievement Medal
Reason: For co-ordination of backup evacuation methods during Operation Ivory Coast. (by Admin)
Mentioned in Despatches
Reason: For providing effective squad leadership during a time critical rescue raid as part of Operation Ivory Coast. (by Admin)
Mentioned in Despatches
Reason: For dedication to casualty collection and defence throughout recent operations. (by Admin)

After Action Reports

Legacy AAR #189
Written by Admin — 2026-03-11 19:53:50
CAS Activities in support of OP IVORY COAST

TYRANT - 2 ship flight of UH-1 Heavy Hog gunships with WP rockets and chin-turret AGLs. Employed in overwatch and eventually extraction of two POWs. 1 a/c lost.

SABER - 4 ship flight of A-7 Corsair with Mk83 low drag and napalm. Employed to disrupt nearby enemy garrisons and delay counterattacks.

EMBLEM - 4 ship flight of F-105 Thunderchief with cannon and AGM-12 Bullpup guided missiles. Employed against an armoured column counterattacking with Shilka support.

ARCTIC STONE - 3 ship flight of AH-1 Cobra with Hydra, miniguns and AGLs. Employed in overwatch and against an infantry counterattack.

BANDIT - 2 ship flight of A-1 Skyraider with Mk82 high drag and napalm. Employed against pursuing forces including armour. 1 a/c lost, pilot killed on ejection. RIP Bandit 2.

TRUMP CARD - 2 ship flight of CH-53 Super Stallion as extraction flight. 1 a/c lost on the ground, crew extracted.

ANGEL - 1 ship flight of CH-53 Super Stallion as backup extraction flight

GUARDIAN - 2 ship flight of AH-1 Cobra with Hydra and miniguns, security cover for ANGEL

ANGEL - 2 ship flight
Legacy AAR #186
Written by Admin — 2026-03-11 19:53:50
Pour one out for the AF pilot, Bandit 2, who hung around way to long past bingo fuel to cover us then had his 'chute fail to open when he ejected.

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