Fighters Anthology
F-14D Tomcat campaign
You will fly an F-14 Tomcat against land, air and sea forces. You won't be alone however. For a start you fly as number 2, with an able wing leader giving you instructions. Then there are the F/A-18 Hornets and F-14 Tomcats of the CVN Eisenhower and the Harriers and Cobras of the Marine Expeditionary Brigade along to give a hand.
Mission TOM1A
The crew is assembled to watch a replay of a CNN broadcast.
CNN newsflash
LOCATION:: CVN Eisenhower
DATE: May 4th, 1999
Time: 0500
Weather:
A/C: None
Special instructions:
Start the mission
Autopilot ON a
Press the F9 key.
Sit back and watch the story develop.
Mission TOM1B
A critical situation has developed as the Red Chinese push towards Vladivostock.
The Russian government has requested miltary aid from their western Allies. Reports coming in are confused, Russian C3 is disintegrating in this region so we can't expect any significant help from them. The only good thing about going to war is that peacetime restrictions on ordnance usage are lifted!
The Eisenhower Carrier battle group has been directed to proceed at best speed to Vladivostock in order to provide air cover for a small scale Marine expeditionary force based around the Wasp.
Throughout the campaign you must protect your wing leader and follow his directions. As the two fleets steam westward, conduct AA weapons training by destroying the target drones with Air to Air missiles.
Your objectives throughout the campaign are (in order of priority):
Protect yourself
Bring back the airframe after each flight
Protect your wingleader
Protect the fleet
Protect the Marine Corp and Navy assets (Vessels, Armour, Aircraft)
Destroy enemy targets as directed
Mission TOM1B
A/C: F14-D Tomcat
MISSION NAME: Training
LOCATION: Eisenhower, Sea of Japan
DATE: May 05
Time: 0700
Weather: Clear
TYPE OF OPERATION: Training
Practice until the procedures are second nature. Memorise those checklists, you won't have as much time to think when the shooting starts. Review the AIR-TO AIR WEAPONS: RADAR INTERCEPT checklist
Mission TOM1C
A/C: F-14D Tomcat
LOCATION: Sea of Japan
DATE : May 05
TIME : 1100
WEATHER : Clear
TYPE OF OPERATION: BARCAP
The situation is worsening. Russia has effectively lost control of the region North of Vozdvichenka and the North Koreans have become involved.
Protect the fleet from enemy aircraft. Keep an eye on the E-2 Hawkeye, and try to protect the Harriers and A-6's as they try to turn back an approaching North Korean fleet.
Mission TOM1D
A/C: F-14D Tomcat
LOCATION: Sea of Japan
DATE : May 05
TIME : 1200
WEATHER : Clear
TYPE OF OPERATION: BARCAP
Provide a CAP for the fleet as we mop up the rest of the North Korean frigates.
Firing an AIM-54 Phoenix
Mission TOM1E - NightCAP
A/C: F-14D Tomcat
LOCATION: Eisenhower, Sea of Japan
DATE : May 05
TIME : 1800
WEATHER : Clear
TYPE OF OPERATION: CAP
As night falls, continue to protect the fleet
MiG-25 Foxbat
Mission TOM2A - Protect the Marine Beachhead
A/C: F-14D Tomcat
LOCATION: Eisenhower at anchor, Vladivostock
DATE : May 06
TIME : 0500, sunrise
WEATHER : Clear
TYPE OF OPERATION: CAP
AIM-54 Phoenix missile
Mission TOM2B - Protect the convoy
A/C: F-14D Tomcat
LOCATION: Eisenhower at anchor, Vladivostock
DATE : May 07
TIME : 1000
WEATHER : Clear
TYPE OF OPERATION: CAP
Provide CAP over the Marine convoy as it moves North to set up the Forward Operating Base (FOB). Land at Vozdvichenka after the CAP, you will be based there for a while.
EA-6B Prowler
Mission TOM3A - Protect the Forward Operating Base
A/C: F-14D Tomcat
LOCATION: Eisenhower at anchor, Vladivostock
DATE : May 07
TIME : 1200
WEATHER : Clear
TYPE OF OPERATION: CAP
Provide CAP over the Marine forward base.
AV8B Harrier
Mission TOM3C - Provide TARCAP as the Marines take the fight to the Chinese base at Khorol.
A/C: F-14D Tomcat
LOCATION: Vozdvichenka
DATE : May 07
TIME : 1700
WEATHER : Clear
TYPE OF OPERATION: TARCAP.
F-14's in formation
Mission TOM5A - Cover the F-16 and F/A-18 flight suppressing North Korean air defenses near Kraskino.
A/C: F-14D Tomcat
LOCATION: Eisenhower, near Kraskino.
DATE : Sept 2
TIME : 0800
WEATHER : Clear
TYPE OF OPERATION: TARCAP
Mission TOM5B- Defend the Fleet from North Korean and Chinese fighter/bombers.
A/C: F-14D Tomcat
LOCATION: Eisenhower, near Kraskino.
DATE : Sept 2
TIME : 1200
WEATHER : Clear
TYPE OF OPERATION: BARCAP
Su-24 Fencer
Mission TOM5C - The fleet is under attack, scramble!
A/C: F-14D Tomcat
LOCATION: Eisenhower, near Kraskino.
DATE : Sept 3
TIME : 0500
WEATHER : Clear
TYPE OF OPERATION: BARCAP
Mission TOM5D - Provide CAP for a retaliatory strike at Jixian.
A/C: F-14D Tomcat
LOCATION: Eisenhower, near Jixian
DATE : Sept 3
TIME : 1000
WEATHER : Clear
TYPE OF OPERATION: TARCAP
ELECTRONIC INTEL: E-2C Hawkeye
INTEL: There are elite fighter squadrons based at Jixian so strike hard and fast
Su-27 Flanker versus F-14 Tomcat
Mission TOM5E - Fly a routine CAP.
A/C: F-14D Tomcat
LOCATION: Eisenhower
DATE : Sept 4
TIME : 0900
WEATHER : Clear
TYPE OF OPERATION: TARCAP
Mission TOM5E - Fly CAP as the F/A-18's turn back North Korean fast patrol vessels.
A/C: F-14D Tomcat
LOCATION: Eisenhower
DATE : Sept 4
TIME : 1000
WEATHER : Clear
TYPE OF OPERATION: CAP
MiG-29 Fulcrum versus F-14 Tomcat
Observe and report on SAM site locations
Don't hang around to engage enemy fighters... we will cover you as you go feet wet.
Make one pass only over Kimchaek and get out!
Good luck.
Mission TOM5E - Fly TARCAP as the F/A-18's beat up on North Korean supply depots at Kimchaek.
A/C: F-14D Tomcat
LOCATION: Eisenhower
DATE : Sept 5
TIME : 0600
WEATHER : Clear
TYPE OF OPERATION: TARCAP
F-14 Tomcat approaches the carrier