In late 1950 UN forces advanced far into North Korea. The North Korean army was routed and retreated into China attempting to regroup. The Rules of Engagement had forbidden UN forces from striking the North Koreas on Chinese soil. On November 18 1950, Corsair’s from the U.S.S. Leyte, stationed off the east coast of North Korea, were tasked with bombing two bridges joining China with North Korea near the city of Sinanju. The Yalu bridges had to be destroyed and no aircraft could cross into Chinese airspace or attack any targets on the Chinese side of the Yalu River even if they fired at the Corsairs.
Mission Objectives:
This mission is adapted from the Yalu bridge strike.Destroy the two southernmost bridges that cross the Yalu River to prevent the Korean army from crossing the river back into Korea.
Jackal: South Yalu Bridge (F-16)
Wildcat: Escort (f-16)
Hornet: North Yalu Bridge (F-18)
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