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Who were the the pilots on US aircraft shot down in Desert Storm?
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Approximately 37 US fixed-wing aircraft and 23 rotor-wing aircraft were lost during DS. Approximately 15 of those fixed-wing aircraft & 18 of the rotor-wing aircraft were lost to operational causes (accidents).
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How many A10 tank killers were shot down in Desert Storm War?
5
How many Iraqi aircraft were shot down in Desert Storm?
The bulk of the Iraqi Air Force was destroyed by "smart weapons" and other air delivered ordinance. Approximately 38 aircraft were shot down; the remaining survivors took off and sped into the country of IRAN.
What campaign came after Operation Desert Storm?
"No fly zone" operations were conducted post Desert Storm (in Iraq). Operation Restore Hope in Somolia was the next operation in 1993 (see film: Black Hawk Down).
How many combat missions did the red baron fly?
He was officially credited with 80 downed aircraft. He shot down some aircraft that he did NOT receive credit and some say he was given credit that he did not down---his wingman downed it. Also, he was responsible for almost the same number of enemy aircraft killed. Some enemy pilots he shot down survived but then other aircraft he shot down had 2 crew.
Who were the aces?
Aces were pilots who shot down 5 or more enemy aircraft. Also, the term was loosely applied to German soldiers who destroyed more than 5 tanks.
What is the nickname for pilots who shot down five or more enemy aircraft?
Ace
Is it true that the F-14 is the only US military aircraft never shot down in combat?
One was lost during Operation Desert Storm (January-February 1991).
Were there any F-15 eagles shot down in Libya?
No. The F-15 eagle crashed in Libya but none of the pilots were killed. The aircraft pilots of the F-15 eagle immediately eject from the aircraft before it hit the ground. The pilots successfully landed safely on the ground but no pilots were hurt.
Approximately how many Iraqi aircraft were shot down during Desert Storm you?
Approximately less than 30 were downed; the vast majority were destroyed on the ground; the survivors of the those "fled" into Iran.
What did American pilots get for shooting down a nazi pilot?
During WWII, if any pilot saw his buddies hanging in their parachutes being shot at by enemy aircraft, the chances are he will shoot down that enemy plane and kill the pilot hanging in his parachute in retribution. Since dogfight warfare was all about the numbers of shooting down aircraft, most pilots feel unconfortable about killing parachuting enemy pilots but that's not to say it didn't happen.
How many A10 tank killers were shot down in Desert Storm War?
5
Who when and where was the first to shoot down a jet aircraft?
US pilots flying propeller driven airplanes shot down German experimental jets during the last stages of WWII.
How many Iraqi aircraft were shot down in Desert Storm?
The bulk of the Iraqi Air Force was destroyed by "smart weapons" and other air delivered ordinance. Approximately 38 aircraft were shot down; the remaining survivors took off and sped into the country of IRAN.
What campaign came after Operation Desert Storm?
"No fly zone" operations were conducted post Desert Storm (in Iraq). Operation Restore Hope in Somolia was the next operation in 1993 (see film: Black Hawk Down).
How many combat missions did the red baron fly?
He was officially credited with 80 downed aircraft. He shot down some aircraft that he did NOT receive credit and some say he was given credit that he did not down---his wingman downed it. Also, he was responsible for almost the same number of enemy aircraft killed. Some enemy pilots he shot down survived but then other aircraft he shot down had 2 crew.
Did the Japanese send kamikazes during the attack on pearl harbor?
No, however some Japanese pilots that were shot down or damaged tried to crash their aircraft into something important.
Was the F-15 eagle in Libya shot down?
No. The F-15 eagle was not shot down by any AA Missile launchers(anti-aircraft missile launchers). It crashed in Libya but no pilots were killed. The pilots of the F-15 eagle ejected from the aircraft by jumping out of the plane with the parachute behind them. Somehow they managed to land safely on the ground. Gadafi - "we shot down one of the planes!" Allied Forces - "The plane had engine problems!" Aircraft's are some of the most advanced technology and they often don't crash but when it comes to the military testing and pushing the technology to the brink they can run into problems. So if you know aircraft's you can find very in-demand jobs!
