The Black Aces
The American ships returned the next day to their air screen. Two tomcats, dubbed “Black Aces” by the VF-41, were included. These aircraft rocked off the Nimitz deck. Due to the F14s’ rhythm and power sported the “Fast Eagle 102, Fast Eagle 107” placards.
The Black Aces
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The Uneventful Patrol
In the beginning, their patrol was uneventful. But it’d alter shortly. The guys on the aircraft would be tested to their maximum exercise. The flyers were Henry “Hank” Kleemann – supported by radar specialist Dave Venelet – the Fast Eagle 102 mission commander and Muczynski’s Larry “Music” on the radar with James Anderson.
The Uneventful Patrol
