Fighter Service Ribbon

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Contents 1 March 2010 2 February 2010 3 January 2010 4 December 2009 5 November 2009 6 September 2009 7 July 2009 8 June 2009 9 May 2009 10 March 2009 11 January 2009 12 November 2008 13 October 2008 14 August 2008 15 June 2008 16 May 2008 17 April 2008 18 March 2008 19 February 2008 20 January 2008 21 December 2007 22 November 2007 23 See Also

March 2010

The following players are awarded the Fighter Service ribbon with the following total Plane kills during the Bloody Peleliu event:

USMC_RS_30_CORE (54)

_Spotlight_^TO (49)

VF10__AV__^CO (44)

During the intense air battles over Bloody Peleliu, a handful of pilots distinguished themselves with over 40 kills each. These pilots are therefore nominated for the Fighter Service ribbon:

_Vandalizer_ (59)

VG_Chiggy (56)

KOSHIN_BENTEN^CO (48)

BGP_Ghost_^ACO (42)

VG_ZackVengeance (41)

KOSHIN_kuri^XO (40)

February 2010

Spotlight is awarded the Fighter Service ribbon for destroying 50 Axis planes during the Monte Camino event.

B_Truax is awarded the Fighter Service ribbon for achieving 46 enemy planes destroyed during the Monte Camino event.

For their contribution to the fight in the air during the Monte Camino event the following pilots are awarded for the Fighter Service ribbon: _SA_Wilddog_ (37 kills, 15 assists), Hells_Auger^ACO (35 kills, 20 assists), KOSHIN_kentarou (29 kills, 6 assists), and Blue_Max_JG26 (28 kills, 4 assists).

January 2010

The Fighter Service ribbon was earned during the Bobdubi Ridge battle by 47th_Takowasi with 34 kills and 14 assists, and by BGP_Ghost_^ACO with 32 kills and 23 assists.

For superior destruction of enemy planes during the Bobdubi Ridge battle, the following pilots are awarded the Fighter Service ribbon:

AH_WildCard^FL (46 planes downed)

LTD_Trupr^CO (37)

AH_Nightrider^BCO (34)

HMW_Wasurenagusa (33)

December 2009

The following pilots distinguished themselves in destroying enemy aircraft during the Donets Corridor event, earning the Fighter Service ribbon:

_BANZAI_KITKAT1^RO (24 kills)

LTD_Trupr^CO (21 kills)

_BANZAI_Lost (20 kills)

FG_RedBull_Dog (20 kills)

_Lando_Sackett^FCO (19 kills)

Many pilots took to the skies in fighter aircraft in attempt to aid the Allied objective and stave off the Axis advances during the Donets Corridor event, but two stood out from the crowd: _Incubus_^CO and _Jefe_^XO led all Allied pilots with 47 and 33 kills, respectively, and are thus awarded for the Fighter Service ribbon.

November 2009

The following pilots distinguished themselves by flying fighters during the Big Classic XI event for the Allied forces. HQ awards the Fighter Service ribbon to:

_Scotty_

3rd_SQD_Ghost__^CO

AH_Eddy^CO

AH_Whiskey_Pete

Grant24

Rarebreed

Woodstock

Pilots who flew successful defensive missions and downed many enemy planes for the Axis were:

__REZ__28__

56TH_D_Schilling^RO

761_Ahiru

ARS_Megumu_Ono_

SIR_Perior^CO

yokosuka_kohei

September 2009

For leading the Allied team with the most kills during the Lake Balaton event _Incubus_^CO (49) and _Jefe_(37) are awarded the Fighter Service ribbon.

July 2009

Leading all Allied pilots in kills during the Abbeville Boys event with 23, this pilot shall be presented with the Fighter Service ribbon. His actions bring great honor to himself and his squad:

USMC_RS_EMPIRE

Axis Command would like to nominate for the Fighter Service ribbon __REZ__28__ and cp_scotty_JG26 for the highest individual totals in destroyed planes during Kursk with 32.

June 2009

NATO_KILO is awarded the Fighter Service ribbon for having the most individual kills for the GE team during the Abbeville Boys event with 16.

May 2009

S_1st_Eagle, flying for the Allies in the Big Classic IX event, destroyed 59 buildings, achieving 6 triggers and 3 captures. In recognition of his service, he is awarded the Fighter Service ribbon.

For his actions during the Milne Bay operation, which was a display of skill and morale that would be the envy of any wing, JG54_Nowotny^FCO is awarded the Fighter Service ribbon.

For achieving very high numbers of enemy aircraft destroyed and damaged during the Milne Bay event, the following pilots are deemed eligible and ATAC is proud to present to them the Fighter Service ribbon. In no particular order:

FC_Chippa (25 kills, 22 assists)

TnT_Test_Flyer^WXO (36 kills, 19 assists)

USMC_TC_BigGun (27 kills, 19 assists)

Phantomworks (21 kills, 22 assists)

Yapoul_Alien (28 kills, 15 assists)

FlyingToaster (20 kills, 12 assists)

GRR_Xtreme^CO (22 kills, 13 assists)

March 2009

For achieving very high numbers of enemy aircraft destroyed and damaged during Operation Battleaxe, the following pilots are deemed eligible and ATAC is proud to present to them the Fighter Service ribbon:

USMC_TC_Yama (38 kills, 14 assists)

FG_BulletDog (34 kills, 18 assists)

AH_WildCard (31 kills, 16 assists)

USMC_TC_Bataan (29 kills, 19 assists)

LTD_Mitchell^JXO (28 kills, 29 assists)

LTD_Trupr^CO (27 kills, 33 assists)

FG_RoadDog (27 kills, 19 assists)

FG_WretchedDog (27 kills, 15 assists)

January 2009

GIXXER1000rider led the field with 21 enemy planes shot down during the Red Tide event and earned the Fighter Service ribbon.

BGP_Stumanchu shot down 19 enemy planes and got 8 assists during the Red Tide event and earned the Fighter Service ribbon.

FC_HACKSTER_6 destroyed 14 enemy planes during the Red Tide event and earned the Fighter Service ribbon.

AH_Fast_Eddy_CO eliminated 11 enemy planes and got 5 assists during the Red Tide event and earned the Fighter Service ribbon.

KOSHIN_kuri shot down 10 enemy planes during the Red Tide event and earned the Fighter Service ribbon.

November 2008

Leading all Allied pilots during the Tetsu No Ame event with 38 kills, _Spotlight_ has again proven himself to be a deadly adversary to enemy pilots as well as an incredible asset to the Allied war machine. FG_RedBull_Dog, also managed to distinguish himself in the Tetsu No Ame event and bring great honor to himself and his squad by downing 34 enemy aircraft. Allied Command appreciates their hard work and we wish to bestow upon them the Fighter Service ribbon.

October 2008

Leading all Allied pilots with 57 kills while suffering only 2 lost planes and pilots during the Falaise Pocket battle, FG_RedBull_Dog, managed to distinguish himself and bring great honor to himself and his squad. Allied Command appreciates his hard work and we wish to bestow upon him the Fighter Service ribbon.

Another Allied pilot who managed a high degree of success at aerial combat during the Falaise Pocket battle was _Spotlight_ with 40 kills, 26 assists and only 2 lost planes. He also is deserving of the Fighter Service award, having been consistently excellent in his abilities throughout the campaign.

August 2008

Destroying enemy planes contributed significantly to the outcome of the Big Classic VI battle. For their efforts in seeking out and destroy enemies, the following pilots are awarded the Fighter Service ribbon.

67hoosier67 (22)

_Blackout_ (14)

_Crusher _ (19)

VF10__AV__FCO (30)

VF10_Wdstock_XO (20)

Defensive fighting was essential in protecting tanks on the move as well as preventing the enemy from taking scenes. In recognition of their efforts, HQ presents the following pilots the Fighter Service ribbon in recognition of their contribution to the battle during the Big Classic VI.

ALL41_Arillus

ARS_Haraguchi

ARS_SAITO

dilanas

GRR_LastinLine

PIPELINE

Rapticles

Several pilots scored big against the Axis by leading the Allies in downed enemy aircraft during the Tango In Tunisia event. These pilots are _Spotlight_ (45 kills), USMC_TC_Simon (44 kills), FG_BulletDog (41 kills), _Blackout_ ( 40 kills), LTD_Sharky (37 kills), 3rd_SQD_HAWK (36 kills), LTD_cunuk (35 kills), NNS_Chiggy (34 kills) and 3rd_SQD_Duran (32 kills). With over 340 enemy aircraft destroyed between them yet losing only 51, they truly were instrumental in clearing the skies of German aircraft. For these actions we would like to honor them with the Fighter Service ribbon. Their skills reflect admirably upon themselves and their squads.

Many instances of bravery and skill in the air were witnessed on both sides of the battle. Allied Command wishes to award the appropriate Service Ribbon to several individual battle participants not already recognized with a group award. Allied players whose skills were on display as evidenced by their aerial victories are: _Spotlight_.

June 2008

Excellence was also accomplished on many individual levels. Among the pilots achieving success in the skies around Henderson during the Guadalcanal Landings battle were representatives of the USMC, DW, Savage, TBH and GRR squads as well as several unaffiliated individuals. Allied Command would like to recognize the following pilots for their aerial prowess in the form of the Fighter Service ribbon:

USMC_TC_Simon (26 kills, 9 assists) found the P40 variants to be an adequate mount to knock the enemy from the sky. In a span of 1 minute he downed 2 KI61s and an A6M2.

DW_Sleepy001 (23 kills, 3 assists) had most of his kills in the nimble F4F Wildcat and downed one of the new KI61 Tonys and a Kate in rapid succession in one of his actions.

As the sole Savage squad representative, S_ME_4809_CO (18 kills, 10 assists) exclusively flew the Wildcat and found good success with it. One eyewitness reports him deftly maneuvering his plane against 2 Japanese Zeroes and downing both. His totals at the end of the event would result in a 9:1 kill rate.

Sword_Cutlass (17 kills,12 assists) primarily flew the P39 and P40 as an independent pilot. All of his kills came within a period of a little over 1 hour and he was seen downing multiple enemies on at least two different occasions.

GRR_SixPak_TO (17 kills, 3 assists) and GRR_morr62_XO (15 kills, 4 assists) fought valiantly and flew both bombers and fighters during the event. GRR_morr62_XO even managed to shoot down a Betty bomber with his Avenger.

FG_MackDog (16 kills, 6 assists) was the sole Demon Dog to take to the air and he represented the squad well. One eyewitness report has him downing a Zero and outmaneuvering another before also shooting down a twin engine bomber (presumably a G4M2). His pursuer soon found himself at the disadvantage and also fell to the FG's guns.

Rfdiii(15 kills, 6 assists) primarily flying the Wildcat as an independent pilot managed to repeatedly dive on two G4M2 Betty bombers. Braving withering return fire, he quickly sent both spiraling down in flames.

USMC_RS_DutchICE (15 kills, 5 assists) was another leatherneck who found success in the skies around Henderson. He flew the Wildcat and the Kittyhawk and it was in the latter that he downed 3 enemy fighters in rapid succession.

Buzzard_Yoda_ACO (14 kills, 12 assists) flew a variety of Allied fighters including the newly arrived twin-engine P38 Lightning. He achieved victories in all of them and led his group in doing so.

Kellymouse obtained 4 aces in aerial kills during the Guadalcanal Landings battle, proving he has the right to wear the Fighter Service ribbon.

May 2008

__REZ__13__ was able to kill 14 GB/SU fighters and 1 SBD bomber during the Convoy To Murmansk event and has earned the Fighter Service ribbon. His tenacity also aided in 5 assists while only losing 5 planes and 2 pilots! All of this was done in a 109E with the exception of one mission in a 110C.

__REZ__8__ accomplished 12 kills and 6 assists, while flying the 110C during the Convoy To Murmansk event. ALL of his kills were fighters, which shows the kind of marksman he is, and so he has earned the Fighter Service ribbon in recognition of his efforts.

April 2008

Protecting assets for their country was an important component of the Big Classic V battle. Destroying enemy planes contributed significantly to the outcome. For their efforts in seeking out and destroy enemies, the following pilots are awarded the Fighter Service ribbon for the Allied side:

_TBH_DuTcHIcE_BC (8)

56_Boomer_AX1XO (9)

AC2E_XO_Hawk (15)

AH_Whiskey_Pete (13)

HighnMighty (6)

DG_NekoNabe (6)

Defending the bases for the Axis side during the Big Classic V event, the following pilots made a valiant attempt to overcome the invasion of the Allied forces by destroying numerous enemy planes. The following pilots are awarded the Fighter Service ribbon in recognition of their efforts:

__BUCKWHEAT_ (11)

AngeL0 (9)

FC_HACKSTER_6 (10)

FC_Pogue (6)

JG54_Emil_Lang (7)

KOSHIN_BENTEN (7)

quax1939 (6)

Tim1976_JG26 (11)

TWC_SPIN_ (6)

March 2008

JG7_Hammertime In air-to-air action against the onslaught of Russian aircraft and tanks during the Battle For Berlin, JG7_Hammertime stood out from his peers and distinguished himself and his team with 16 confirmed aircraft kills and 7 tanks destroyed and is hereby awarded the Fighter Service ribbon.

_BANZAI_Bama The following pilots, by their actions over the skies during the Battle For Berlin, are entitled to wear the Fighter Service ribbon. Spotlight downed 27 German aircraft in his Soviet built fighter, while _BANZAI_Bama destroyed a further 22. Their efforts were crucial in keeping the Axis at bay while the Allied bombers reached their targets.

February 2008

GRR_Xtreme_XO found himself in a Mustang of all things during the Oil Offensive and, after a few trips to the front lines, established himself as the leading Allied Ace durring the battle. For his ability he is awarded the Fighter Service ribbon.

Gunner_JG26 achieved the highest kill to lost plane ratio of any pilot in the Oil Offensive, allowing this potent fighter pilot to be awarded the Fighter Service Ribbon. (Awarded in March 2008 newsletter).

January 2008

For his part in air superiority during the Battle of Novgorod, scoring 45 kills, 16 assists, and 8 tank kills, Outcast_Paradox is awarded the Fighter Service ribbon.

For his part in curtailing the Axis forces during the Storming Novogorod battle, in which he scored 35 kills and 13 assists, CRUEL_KITKAT is awarded the Fighter Service ribbon.

December 2007

During the Big Classic IV event, OutCast_Empire, OutCast_Nova, and OutCast_Paradox downed 46 enemy planes. For their outstanding defensive action, these members of the squadron are eligible to wear the Fighter Service Ribbon.

WILD_pr_Eagle and WILD_pr_Spiff are awarded the Fighter Service ribbon for outstanding cover of GE tanks against overwhelming odds for a sustained period of time, during the Storming Novgorod battle.

November 2007

terry2000 - is awarded the Fighter Service ribbon for scoring 28 kills during the Battle of Ortona, which ranked fourth among Allied Pilots and first among independent pilots.

rfdiii - is awarded the Fighter Service ribbon for entering the Cape Gloucester event as a solo pilot and working with very little briefing, his performance in a fighter was exceptional in attacking, defending and providing close support.

AH_Whiskey_Pete - is awarded the Fighter Service ribbon for his actions during the Cape Gloucester event, thwarting multip[le attacks from the JP team. His contribution was instrumental in stopping the JP advance in his sector.

FG_RoadDog - is awarded the Fighter Service ribbon for destroying 28 enemy aircraft, which were sent to the ground in flames during the Cape Gloucester event.

GRR_crabster_TO = is awarded the Fighter Service ribbon having achieved 23 kills and 9 assists while keeping his teammates safe during the Cape Gloucester event.

See Also

Fighter Ace Event Awards

Fighter Ace Medals