Talk:AIF/@comment-27820070-20141225072049/@comment-14850713-20141225191522

IC: An Oraborus-led squadron (1 of 2 cruising near AIF waters) receives a message from AFOH headquarters via very low frequency (VLF) transmission. Within minutes, 12 Cobra II attack bombers escorted by 6 Durandal fighter-bombers launch from the sub carriers and wing towards the RM fleet.

Flying at almost wave-top level, they catch the RM escorts preoccupied. Aerial mines from the Cobras slam into the carriers, sinking or putting some out of action. The Durandals then hit the escorts with torpedoes and Mk 45 AP rounds.

As they try to exit the battle area however they are caught by a swarm of RM fighters. The Durandals shoot down dozens but are overwhelmed (all go down), but this allows the Cobras to escape (with only 3 lost). The remaining will rendezvous with their sub carriers at a pre-arranged location.