Sure you have a great time at RED FLAG, but when it comes time for the real
deal,
you're a spectator.

Huh?

When's the last time a USAF F-15C shot down an enemy fighter? How many USAF
F-15C kills have there been since Desert Storm? I'm willing to bet I had more
sorties employing weapons during OAF then total USAF F-15C air-to-air kills in
all conflicts. Throw in the additional fact that there are well over 200 F-15C
and you can see that as far as actually shooting at someone in combat, if your
an F-5C pilot, your chances are very slim. On the other hand, if you're a B-52
crewmember and aren't in the middle of upgrade, initial qual training or away
at SOS, and a conflict arises that lasts more than 90 days, you are sure to
drop weapons "in anger". This is not to say the F-15C is not doing an important
mission. Its mere presence deters enemy fighters from even attempting to mess
with a strike package. However, I'd rather have a more solid, tangible
contribution.


BUFDRVR

"Stay on the bomb run boys, I'm gonna get those bomb doors open if it harelips
everyone on Bear Creek"