In 2014, the militant group Islamic State made vast territorial gains in Iraq and Syria following several offensives. It is claimed its territory was captured by a caliphate, within which it enforced a strict interpretation of Sharia. The group, which was designated a terrorist organisation by the United Nations, received universal condemnation for its human rights abuses and crimes against humanity. The Iraqi government formally requested of the United States and wider international community, they begin airstrikes against ISIL in support of their fight on the ground. During the 2014 NATO summit in Wales, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry pressed Ministers of Australia, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Turkey, and the United Kingdom to support a coalition to combat ISIL militarily and financially. The United States launched the Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve (CJTF-OIR) on 17 October with the stated aim of degrading and destroying ISIL.
664 Army Air Corps (AAC) Sqn have been deployed in support of Operation Shader, under the Coalition banner of Operation Inherent Resolve, fighting ISIL in Syria.
The Four Horsemen Campaign follows the adventures of UGLY Flight and their exploits as part of 664Sqn AAC on Operation SHADER. Capt Whitt and WO Leghorn crew UGLY 5-1, braving the harsh Syrian heat and landscape.
STORMFRONT is a story-driven campaign that follows the story of SPRING 2025. As in the first part of the WORLDS APART series, you find yourself in the role of a German Bell UH-1 helicopter pilot serving in the squadron "WOLF PACK," a German Army unit (Heeres Flieger).
Toward the middle of the year, the security situation in the world continued to deteriorate. The three superpowers continue to negotiate with each other but remain on an aggressive course.
Although you and your colleagues achieved great success at the beginning of the year, and the situation has calmed down, especially in the south of Georgia around Batumi, the overall condition remains tense.
The overall situation remains very complex and complicated. The rebels within the Georgian army, who are fighting the moderate central government and seeking a violent reunification with the former Georgian regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, are weakened but not defeated.
YOUR ROLE
You and your crew have returned to Batumi after your experiences in the spring.
The situation is calm, and patrol flights are the central part of your program.
Surveillance and presence.
Your task is to support Georgian and German ground forces in securing the Batumi region before being deployed to Kutaisi in the north. Within your unit, callsign "WOLF PACK," you have the supporting part. You fly lightly armed patrols and transport troops and material. Until further notice, your squadron will remain stationed in the Batumi region and the local airfield.
The Gamblers campaign was jointly developed by Baltic Dragon and John 'Rain' Waters, a former Viper Demo Team pilot, member of the 77th Fighter Squadron and host of the Afterburn Podcast.
Throughout the 13 missions of the campaign, the player will have an opportunity to relive some of the sorties that Rain and his squadron mates flew during their deployment to Syria as part of Operation Inherent Resolve. Furthermore, the campaign recreates the most iconic moments of the allied involvement within the theater, including the Battle of Raqqa in 2017, the US TLAM strike against the Shayrat Airbase in retaliation for the regime's chemical attack on Aleppo and the standoff between US forces and the notorious Russian Wagner group, which is now known as the "Battle of Khasham".
This campaign also introduces a new, more immersive way for the player to interact with the environment using their HOTAS, this practically completely eliminates the use of space bar or F-10 menu.
The campaign also includes features that account for the player's performance and possible errors. This means that his wingmen or other assets in the mission can take over tasks the player is struggling with, which can lead to multiple ways in which each mission can progress.
In the fall of 2015, the battles of the Syrian Civil War between the rebels and the Syrian government forces continue intensely. The involvement of several foreign powers, ISIS, and Hezbollah in the conflicts further escalates tensions. The tension among major superpowers is also on the rise. However, civilians suffer the most. Millions have been forced to leave their destroyed homes. Civilian targets are constantly under bombardment. The USS Theodore Roosevelt, with its Strike Group, is on its way to the region with the aim of establishing a no-fly zone over the western parts of Syria to prevent attacks on civilians.
In this immersive story-driven campaign, you get to show your skills as a Hornet pilot in diverse missions. Dogfights, close air support, SEAD, and strike missions will put your skills to the test. This is your first cruise, and the Skipper has high expectations for you. Hopefully, you can meet them.
This campaign is based on fictitious events and follows on from "Ford" and "Matrix's" exploits in the Straits of Hormuz on board the USS Abraham Lincoln in the "Rise of the Persian Lion II" Campaign. Although operations commence in Cyprus, much to "Fords" surprise, events will soon reach out to Turkey, Syria, Israel, and Jordan, testing both your flying accuracy and strike capabilities in the F/A-18C Hornet.
Even though the story line continues from the last campaign, "Operation Green Line" can be fully enjoyed as a standalone.
The campaign ethos, as before, is not necessarily to capture full reality but create an imaginative, immersive, and engaging set of missions linked together with a developing narrative.
Prepare for an immersive series of campaigns OUTPOST, that places you at the forefront of real combat operations within the Syrian Arab Republic.In the intricate geopolitical landscape, Syria stands as a pivotal outpost for both Russia and the United States. Beyond being a battleground against terrorism, it has become a theater where these global powers engage in a nuanced struggle for their strategic interests and shapes the course of international relations.
The inaugural segment focuses on the Mi-24, guiding participants through pivotal events in Syria's liberation from terrorist forces between 2012 and 2018 as part of the Red Coalition. Encounter a meticulously crafted experience comprising 15 missions, each meticulously designed based on real occurrences.
Embark on the MI-24 OUTPOST campaign, where you'll explore prominent landmarks across the Syrian map, including Beirut, Damascus, Aleppo, and Palmyra. Immerse yourself in the genuine historical events that unfolded in these iconic locations.Take a journey to significant airbases such as Khmeimim, Marj Ruhail, Abu ad Duhur, Mezze, Kuwaires, and Tiyas.
Engage actively as you contribute to pivotal battles, including the Battle of Aleppo, the historic Battle of Damascus, and the critical Battle of Palmyra. Stone Sky's attention to detail and meticulous approach to development are poised to surpass your expectations.
Some of the first American airmen to join the air war over Europe were the volunteers of the RAF’s Eagle Squadrons. In 1942 they were transferred to the Mighty Eighth Air Force under the 4th Fighter Group, based in Debden, Essex. The 4th was the first fighter group to penetrate German airspace, the first to escort bombers over Berlin, and led the first shuttle mission from England to Russia. Under the indomitable leadership of Colonel Don Blakeslee, they became the highest scoring unit of the USAAF, destroying 1,016 enemy aircraft in the air and on the ground.
In this campaign you will join the 4th Fighter Group during the first week following the D-day landings, and relive every mission they flew exactly the way they happened 80 years ago. These were meticulously recreated based on original documents and personal accounts with a keen focus on the finest details, allowing you to firsthand experience what it was truly like to take part in ‘The Mighty Endeavor’, one of the greatest military operations in history.
Strap on the mighty F-16C Viper and enter the world of the Wild Weasels! First In - Weasels Over Syria will immerse you in this legendary mission as you fly head on into the enemies air defenses.
Set during the events of Operation Cerberus North, FIWOS will place you in the cockpit of Captain Dan ‘Forrest’ Wilson, a Wild Weasel pilot with the 79th Fighter Squadron. During this incredibly detailed, exciting and immersive campaign you will engage in a wide range of Weasel missions as the Joint Syrian Task Force fights for dominance over the highly contested Syrian skies. YGBSM!
The principle of deterrence was founded on the notion that a nuclear attack by one superpower would be met with an overwhelming nuclear retaliation such that both the attacker and the defender would be annihilated.
This would create such losses in both population and industrial capacity that society would cease to exist. You will take part in a series of interesting campaigns; MAD - Mutual Assured Destruction.
On the eve of World War III, Naval Aviation Pilot Captain Korneev arrives in the Persian Gulf as part of the Military Group of Peacekeepers to protect the interests of a friendly country. The suppression of the civil war and the settlement of the operational situation in the Strait of Hormuz leads to an escalation. The blue coalition initiates the beginning of the operation - Preemptive Blow. Active fighting on both sides is further feeding conflict in the Middle East.
In the summer of 2015, the Russian Aerospace Forces achieved significant results in the fight against terrorist groups on the territory of the Syrian Arab Republic (SAR). Our sources embedded in the ranks of terrorists say that a series of terrorist attacks are being prepared in the North Caucasian republics of the Russian Federation in order to reduce the military activity of the Russian Federation in Syria by blackmail. According to the information, the penetration of small sabotage detachments into the territory of the Russian Federation is planned from the territory of Georgia through the unrecognized Republic of South Ossetia. The authorities of South Ossetia, together with their Russian colleagues, carried out a number of measures to strengthen control over the border of the republic. Additional border posts were deployed, and patrol squads were reinforced in the most vulnerable places. Roadblocks have been set up on the main roads adjacent to the border with Georgia.
Taking into account mountainous forested areas and difficult terrain in some areas, the Russian side handed over two Mi-24P helicopters to the border service of South Ossetia for air patrol and rapid response to incidents. The infrastructure for the deployment and maintenance of helicopters was created in the shortest possible time. Two helipads are equipped with the necessary equipment and specialists. The Otkrytka FARP is located in the northeast of the republic, and the Podkova FARP is located in the southwest direction.
The plot intersects with the "The border" campaign for the Mi-8MTV2 helicopter.
