Hey Vampire, you want to hop in a Raptor and take part in the Raven's first Raptor combat launch?

inanother month i think i will be trying for it

Good luck to you, we've got a spare Raptor if you want to hop in

sure i will give it a shot. the last time i took the test i only missed three questions

Aah well same here actually

Good deal! As soon as Freya gets on, we'll start pre flight and get going!

Raptor 168 Heavy Hitter online and ready for launch

Wedge, isn't your designation 252?

Vampire 218's in reserve, go ahaed and bring it online

So you want to go with 168?

i am in 218 and prepping it up

Acknowledge Vampire

Yessir, that;s what command sent me

The 168 designation?

Yep

218onlin e and ready to go

Preflight Check complete

Understood, whatever is simpler for you.

my preflight is complete

LSO standing by for your go.

Awaiting Freya...

Watching a little Breaking Bad in the meantime

i am watching iron man 2right now

i am doing homework

Hard Six is in the tube, maglock hook secure, awaiting launch order

Gentlemen, we'll give her 5 and then launch, ok?

okay with me

HEY!!!!!

Hey there

hello Freya

Hey everyone. I am sorry i am late

Not a problem!!!

You're fine

Get into your bird, pre flight, and tow to launch tube

Copy that finishing up getting into the flight suit now

Acknowledge upon ready

Getting to the hanger deck now.. starting preflight inspection

After launch, we'll rendezvous at these coordinates (relaying now) and begin a short CAP

Coodinates received

The chief is grumbling about my tardiness..

Raptor armed and ready, full ordiance package

Freya, Vampire will be flying with us tonight

coordinates recieved

preflight completed.. hatch is closed.. waiting toe to launch tube

i am glad to be here

*one of us... One of us...one of us... One of us...one of us... One of us...*

Glad to have you!

coord received.. in the launch tubes and ready for launch

Awaiting LSO clearance....

i am launching

LSO, Raptor squadron Sierra Four Four Niner, clear for launch. clear forward, nav-con green, interval check, thruet positive and steady. Good-bye.

WOOOO HOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

*Whooooshhhh*

woot that was a lot of fun.. and fast

clear launch tube heading to coords

That, Ladies and Gentlemen, was a rush!!!!!!

Afterburners engaged, I'll cya all in my spacedust!

my ECO reports dradis is clear

Clear dradis, coming around to coordinates

DRADIS clear, checking in

I am not sure Dune liked that launch.. hes a little white faced

im clear

Hard Six arriving

Aye my ECO didn't like it either

Shield-maiden forming up on you Hard six

Heavy Hitter is on station. DRADIS clear. Nice clear night out, betchya we could see a flare for a thousand kliks.

Mac is singing, so it didn't bother him too much

my bird is going to need cleaning after this'

uh oh Vampire...

Vampire, take point and lead the CAP!

that is okay someone else take point

Forming up behind Vampire!

You sure?

220m formed up

yes

Wedge, take the lead

Aye sir, takign point

One more Raptor and we could have a Diamond Slot formation

Koorvurd Starburst anyone?

Excellent, Wedge!

I got that reference :D

Take us out, Wedge

Affirmative, setting course 248 karem 119

i am pulling up the rear

Confirm CIC, Seekers 001 assuming CAP duty

copy that Wedge I got your left flank

CIC confirms that we are cursing at condition three.

I got your right, Wedge

Well we got a Diamond but no slot!

LOL!!!!!!

Wonder if a leatherneck would care to participate and fly a bird sometime...

Well...

True, true

Draidis shows clear

I don't talk about it too much, but I was in the Corps

really? That's info.

I have nothing but the utmost respect for the USMC, we just had our differences and decided to part company.

im still here

There is nothing wrong with that Mik Mo. thank you for your service!

Observation room has some people in it tonight... off duty couples. Anyone want to give them a show?

Your show, Wedge...take us in!

Alright, CIC gave us authorization for some fireworks, prep your flares, let's give them a show!

flares ready

copy that.. dune prep flares

Acknowledged....flares active

close flyover and release. Be prepared for a quick pullup. Don't want to crash again.

on it wedge.. on your mark

flyover is complete

Launch flares, on my mark

Flares launched

Flares away!

flares away

ha i think we scared them..

Well done people, that's one way to do it! How show dradis? Thought I had a chirp for just a moment

spinning as they go

Clear here....we've given that crowd something to talk about for awhile!

well done everyone!

im clear

Wedge, CIC relays Seekers return to the barn, Flying Tigers to resume normal CAP

Affirmative, Returning home

okay

Swinging around for landing pattern

holding for landing pattern

Approach port landing bay, hands-on, speed one zero five, checkers red, call the ball.

Copy that Raven. approaching the port landing bay... I have the ball.

copy that

You're next, Vampire

down in 3.. 2.. 1.. skids down

calling the ball and skids down

252 to LSO, requesting clearance

252, LSO you're clear

You have clearance, call the ball

mags secure need medic to 218 my eco is sick.

....Skids down, maglocks secure

OK coming alongside for landing

the cheif is not going to be happy

you soil it you muck it out

Seekers, we have just performed the Raven's first Raptor combat launch....let's hear it!!!!

Speed five zero, checkers red, I have the ball

Oorah!

Skids down, maglock secure. Welcome home all!

oorah

Alright, let's safe our vehicles and get some well deserved rack time, you deserve it!

Thanks Mik Mo

Cya on later boss, I'm nitting the rack too

Ladies and gentlemen, a job well done! I am off to take care of some house work...I will copy and paste this to our page. Goodnight all!

Good Night!

good night