/*
 *  All JavaScript and HTML on http://www.cutthroats.com is
 *  Copyright (C) 1996,1997 by Julius Cisek
 *   unless otherwise noted
 *
 *  author: Julius "Boa" Cisek
 *
 *  You are free to copy and use this code provided that this notice of
 *   copyright is included with EVERY copy
 */

///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
// OPERATIONS: name, date, result, urlRibbon, urlOp,
//  location, country, target, mission, awards, assistance,
//  description
//  present,
//  leave,
//  excused,
//  awol

//
// 1997
//

zz = 0;

// January
CMCops[z++] = CMCops97 [zz++] = oSunburn = new CMCop (
    "SUNBURN", "1/9/97", "success", "sunburn.gif", "ops97.html", "sunburn",
	"AOL RR PAC2", "B", "N64, N65, N66", "Capture", "", "LadyX, Swede, Buchi",
	"CMC's first op on AOL was a huge success. All neutrals at the atoll were captured and held. Opposition was numerous but extremely disorganized.",
    pWheel.tail + pMomo.tail + pIceman.tail + pSassy.tail + pBeluga.tail + pTrev.tail + pZcell.tail + pGrr.tail + pPak.tail + pRa.tail + pParadog.tail + pDatso.tail + pExile.tail + pDice.tail + pMar.tail + pShall.tail + pGoose.tail + pStinger.tail + pLadyx.tail,
    "",
    pMajic.tail + pSpaz.tail + pSonni.tail,
    pBoa.tail + pLemur.tail + pJgale.tail);

CMCops[z++] = CMCops97 [zz++] = oFullForce = new CMCop (
    "FULL FORCE", "1/16/97", "success", "fullforc.gif", "ops97.html", "fullforce",
	"CIS/Elink RR ETO", "B", "A83, A82, C83, C82", "Destroy", "", "none",
	"A most difficult night due to a major problem with the server which would not allow many Cutthroats to take off from key fields. Nevertheless we finally got going and pulverized the totally ineffective Az. Cz put up a good fight but both target fields were closed quickly. This reprise of Time Bomb was another great success for the squad.",
    pBoa.tail + pWheel.tail + pMomo.tail + pSassy.tail + pBeluga.tail + pTrev.tail + pZcell.tail + pGrr.tail + pMajic.tail + pJgale.tail + pDatso.tail + pExile.tail + pDice.tail + pMar.tail + pShall.tail + pSonni.tail,
    pPak.tail + pGoose.tail + pStinger.tail + pLadyx.tail,
    pIceman.tail,
    pLemur.tail + pRa.tail + pParadog.tail + pSpaz.tail);

CMCops[z++] = CMCops97 [zz++] = oWipeout = new CMCop (
    "WIPEOUT", "1/23/97", "success", "wipeout.gif", "ops97.html", "wipeout",
	"AOL RR PAC2", "B", "primary: A63, A68, secondary: N71, A69", "Destroy and Capture", pZcell.tail + ":AirMedal", "random Bz",
	"Virtually a cake walk as the Az were completely ineffective in stopping any of the CMC. N71 was already captured when op began, A63 was quickly trashed, followed promptly by the sinking of A68 and A69. The opposition was numberous but notably pathetic.",
    pBoa.tail + pWheel.tail + pMomo.tail + pIceman.tail + pSassy.tail + pBeluga.tail + pTrev.tail + pZcell.tail + pParadog.tail + pDatso.tail + pExile.tail + pDice.tail + pMar.tail + pShall.tail + pSonni.tail + pGoose.tail + pStinger.tail + pLadyx.tail + pKken.tail,
    pPak.tail + pLemur.tail,
    pSpaz.tail + pMajic.tail,
    pGrr.tail + pRa.tail + pJgale.tail);

CMCops[z++] = CMCops97 [zz++] = oHopscotch = new CMCop (
    "HOPSCOTCH", "1/30/97", "success", "hops.gif", "ops97.html", "hopscotch",
	"CIS/Elink RR ETO", "B", "primary: N88, A85, secondary: A83", "Capture and Destroy", "", "none",
	"Despite heavy opposition, N88 was captured and kept open long enough to launch a full strike on A85. The latter field was closed in record time and casualties were extremely low. N88 was eventually destroyed so the raid on A83 began at B84. A83 was closed within moments again and as a bonus we ended up closing A82 and finished the night off by fighting the Az at A81. The opposition was farily fearsome, but always one step behind and therefore mostly ineffective.",
    pBoa.tail + pWheel.tail + pMomo.tail + pIceman.tail + pSassy.tail + pBeluga.tail + pTrev.tail + pGrr.tail + pMajic.tail + pParadog.tail + pDatso.tail + pExile.tail + pDice.tail + pMar.tail + pShall.tail + pSonni.tail,
    pPak.tail + pGoose.tail + pStinger.tail + pLadyx.tail + pKken.tail + pLemur.tail,
    pZcell.tail,
    pRa.tail + pJgale.tail + pSpaz.tail);

// February
CMCops[z++] = CMCops97 [zz++] = oWateryGrave = new CMCop (
    "WATERY GRAVE", "2/6/97", "success", "wgrave.gif", "ops97.html", "wgrave",
	"AOL RR PAC2", "B", "N70, C68 and C67, C63", "Destroy", "", "none",
	"The Cz were completely unwilling to fight the CMC as we quickly wiped out all our targets from the face of the Earth. Opposition had never been more pathetic. We miss The Damned &lt;g>.",
    pBoa.tail + pWheel.tail + pMomo.tail + pIceman.tail + pSassy.tail + pBeluga.tail + pTrev.tail + pZcell.tail + pGrr.tail + pParadog.tail + pDatso.tail + pExile.tail + pDice.tail + pMar.tail + pShall.tail + pLadyx.tail + pKken.tail,
    pPak.tail + pLemur.tail,
    pMajic.tail + pSpaz.tail + pSonni.tail + pGoose.tail + pStinger.tail,
    pRa.tail + pJgale.tail);

CMCops[z++] = CMCops97 [zz++] = oHomerun = new CMCop (
    "HOMERUN", "2/13/97", "success", "homerun.gif", "ops97.html", "homerun",
	"CIS/Elink RR ETO", "B", "A82, A81", "Destroy", "", "none",
	"This was a truly historic moment for the CMC and Air Warrior in general. The CMC managed to close A81, the main Az base in an all out attack involving A26s and heavy fighters. As usual efficiency of execution made the mission a success. Everyone was sharp and on target. The opposition was determined but low in numbers and poorly organized.",
    pBoa.tail + pWheel.tail + pMomo.tail + pIceman.tail + pSassy.tail + pBeluga.tail + pTrev.tail + pZcell.tail + pGrr.tail + pMajic.tail + pJgale.tail + pDatso.tail + pExile.tail + pDice.tail + pMar.tail + pShall.tail + pBadboy.tail,
    pPak.tail + pGoose.tail + pStinger.tail + pLadyx.tail + pKken.tail + pLemur.tail,
    pParadog.tail,
    pSonni.tail + pSpaz.tail);

CMCops[z++] = CMCops97 [zz++] = oWingmate = new CMCop (
    "WINGMATE", "2/20/97", "partial", "wingmate.gif", "ops97.html", "wingmate",
	"AOL RR PAC2", "B", "N65, N72", "Capture and hold", pIceman.tail + ":DFC," + pZcell.tail + ":AirMedal", "none",
	"Wingmate was the first time the the CMC faced real opposition from the enemy on an AOL arena. The Cz were determined and organized. Holding N72 after capture was very difficult. Both field were owned by B-land at the end of the op, but both were damaged or closed.",
    pBoa.tail + pWheel.tail + pMomo.tail + pIceman.tail + pSassy.tail + pTrev.tail + pZcell.tail + pGrr.tail + pParadog.tail + pDatso.tail + pExile.tail + pDice.tail + pMar.tail + pShall.tail + pGoose.tail + pStinger.tail + pLadyx.tail + pKken.tail + pBadboy.tail + pMig.tail,
    pBeluga.tail + pPak.tail + pLemur.tail,
    pMajic.tail,
    pJgale.tail + pSpaz.tail + pSonni.tail);

CMCops[z++] = CMCops97 [zz++] = oFinalCut = new CMCop (
    "FINAL CUT", "2/27/97", "success", "finalcut.gif", "ops97.html", "finalcut",
	"CIS/Elink RR ETO", "B", "C83, C82, A82, A83, Cz and Az Spit Factories", "Destroy", "", "Scat",
	"This was the CMC's farewell op on CompuServe/ELink. Terrible connectivity made it a difficult mission but eventually all goals were reached. Az opposition was very strong in the beginning but as the CMC started trashing A-land, it quickly weakened. Cz opposition was mostly non-existant.<BR><BR>Farewell CompuServe/Elink ETO Arena and all the great pilots who fly there! We of the CMC Salute you!",
    pBoa.tail + pIceman.tail + pExile.tail + pParadog.tail + pBadboy.tail + pBeluga.tail + pTrev.tail + pDice.tail + pWheel.tail + pLemur.tail + pShall.tail + pSassy.tail + pGrr.tail + pDatso.tail + pZcell.tail + pMar.tail,
    pMajic.tail + pMomo.tail + pKken.tail + pLadyx.tail + pStinger.tail + pSonni.tail + pMig.tail + pGoose.tail + pPak.tail,
    "",
    pJgale.tail);

// March
CMCops[z++] = CMCops97 [zz++] = oUmbrella = new CMCop (
    "UMBRELLA", "3/6/97", "success", "umbrel.gif", "ops97.html", "umbrella",
	"AOL RR PAC2", "B", "ATOLL (N64)", "Total Air Superiority", "", "none",
	"A fantastic night despite some key personel having connect troubles. Objective was to keep on base on ATOLL open and the other 2 neutralized while keeping squares around ATOLL in B control. These objectives were met although both the Az and Cz put up an excellent fight and bases changed hands at ATOLL several times. Nevertheless, N64 remained in B control and open throughtout the night.",
    pBoa.tail + pIceman.tail + pParadog.tail + pBadboy.tail + pDice.tail + pMig.tail + pGoose.tail + pWheel.tail + pStinger.tail + pSassy.tail + pGrr.tail + pDatso.tail + pLadyx.tail + pKken.tail + pMomo.tail + pMar.tail + pRatle.tail + pAwulf.tail,
    pMajic.tail + pSonni.tail + pShall.tail + pPak.tail + pTrev.tail,
    pExile.tail + pBeluga.tail + pLemur.tail + pZcell.tail,
    "");

CMCops[z++] = CMCops97 [zz++] = oWildone = new CMCop (
    "WILDONE", "3/13/97", "success", "wildone.gif", "ops97.html", "wildone",
	"AOL RR PAC2", "B", "A63, N71", "Destroy A63 after Capturing N71", "", "none",
	"This was the first night that the CMC flew against a real organized enemy, the Jokers Wild. It was a bloody battle but we came out victorious in the end closing down A63 and withstanding the onslaught onto B62. At B63, the story was different as Crimson got overrun by a large horde of C-landers. The fight was valiant and many many Cz fell, but they did manage to close B63 and sink one of our carriers.",
    pBoa.tail + pIceman.tail + pExile.tail + pParadog.tail + pBadboy.tail + pBeluga.tail + pTrev.tail + pDice.tail + pMig.tail + pWheel.tail + pShall.tail + pSonni.tail + pStinger.tail + pSassy.tail + pGrr.tail + pDatso.tail + pLadyx.tail + pKken.tail + pMomo.tail + pZcell.tail + pMar.tail + pRatle.tail + pAwulf.tail,
    pGoose.tail + pPak.tail + pLemur.tail + pMajic.tail,
    "", "");

CMCops[z++] = CMCops97 [zz++] = oBadger = new CMCop (
    "BADGER", "3/20/97", "success", "badger.gif", "ops97.html", "badger",
	"AOL RR PAC3", "C", "ATOLL", "Capture 1, destroy other 2 neutral bases", pExile.tail + ":AirMedal," + pMig.tail + ":AirMedal", "1stop, Xape, Ckb",
	"When CMC arrived in PAC RR#3 it was clear that Bz were outnumbering Az and Cz so we switched to C-land. Our capture of an N base at the ATOLL took over an hour with excellent defense from the Bz. Eventually, N64 was captured. Tanks were sent to N65 and N66 but were bombed before they imparted major damage. A26s finished the job by closing N65 and N66. The Az meanwhile fought a CMC defence team at C62 which eventually crumbled (but not until 1.5 hours went by). Before the end of the night, the CMC launched a major strike on A62 closing it in a record 5 minutes! Az and Bz opposition was very strong and effective all night.", 
    pBoa.tail + pIceman.tail + pExile.tail + pBeluga.tail + pTrev.tail + pDice.tail + pMig.tail + pGoose.tail + pWheel.tail + pPak.tail + pLemur.tail + pShall.tail + pStinger.tail + pSassy.tail + pGrr.tail + pDatso.tail + pLadyx.tail + pKken.tail + pMomo.tail + pMar.tail + pRatle.tail + pAwulf.tail,
    pMajic.tail + pParadog.tail,
    pZcell.tail,
    pBadboy.tail + pSonni.tail);

CMCops[z++] = CMCops97 [zz++] = oTidalWave = new CMCop (
    "TIDALWAVE", "3/27/97", "success", "tidal.gif", "ops97.html", "tidal",
	"AOL RR PAC3", "C", "Factory complex and docks near N72", "Destroy", "", "none",
	"The objective was to wipe out the factory on the island east of A62 as well as the ships docked nearby. All targets were destroyed. N72 was destroyed. A62 was heavily damaged. A memorable battle took place at C62. The Az came close to destroying the field but Redbeard managed to keep field open, resupplying it to 100% within minutes of the Az main strike. Opposition from Az and Bz was very strong.",
    pBoa.tail + pIceman.tail + pExile.tail + pParadog.tail + pBeluga.tail + pTrev.tail + pDice.tail + pMig.tail + pWheel.tail + pPak.tail + pLemur.tail + pSonni.tail + pStinger.tail + pGrr.tail + pDatso.tail + pLadyx.tail + pKken.tail + pMomo.tail + pZcell.tail + pMar.tail + pCkb.tail + pKlm.tail,
    pMajic.tail,
    pBadboy.tail + pShall.tail + pSassy.tail + pRatle.tail + pAwulf.tail,
    pGoose.tail);

// April
CMCops[z++] = CMCops97 [zz++] = oBulldozer = new CMCop (
    "BULLDOZER", "4/3/97", "success", "bulldoze.gif", "ops97.html", "bulldoze",
	"AOL Events FR Warnight Arena", "C", "Az Capital City", "Score more bomber points then opponent.", pLemur.tail + ":AirMedal," + pShall.tail + ":AirMedal," + pMar.tail + ":AirMedal," + pDatso.tail + ":AirMedal", "none",
	"This was an organized Full Realism private fight against the Jokers Wild. Due to a mixup in the JW staff the Az Capital City was not well defended. The CMC defense was outstanding. Only one P51 made it through the pickets. Outstanding discipline and skill on both sides of the border.",
	pBoa.tail + pIceman.tail + pExile.tail + pParadog.tail + pBeluga.tail + pTrev.tail + pMig.tail + pGoose.tail + pWheel.tail + pLemur.tail + pShall.tail + pSassy.tail + pGrr.tail + pDatso.tail + pMomo.tail + pZcell.tail + pMar.tail + pAwulf.tail + pCkb.tail + pKlm.tail,
    pBadboy.tail + pDice.tail + pSonni.tail + pKken.tail + pMajic.tail + pRatle.tail,
    pLadyx.tail,
    pPak.tail + pStinger.tail);

CMCops[z++] = CMCops97 [zz++] = oDumboDrop = new CMCop (
    "DUMBO DROP", "4/10/97", "success", "dumbo.gif", "ops97.html", "dumbo",
	"AOL ETO RR4", "C", "A82, B85", "Destroy", "", "none",
	"The area between A82 and B85 is sometimes referred to as Disneyland because this is where many pilots go to play. The CMC rained on the Disneyland parade by flying P38s and A26 to both bases and trashing them. Opposition was very strong from both Az and Bz.",
    pBoa.tail + pIceman.tail + pExile.tail + pParadog.tail + pBadboy.tail + pBeluga.tail + pTrev.tail + pDice.tail + pMig.tail + pGoose.tail + pWheel.tail + pPak.tail + pLemur.tail + pSonni.tail + pStinger.tail + pSassy.tail + pGrr.tail + pDatso.tail + pLadyx.tail + pKken.tail + pMomo.tail + pZcell.tail + pMar.tail + pAwulf.tail + pCkb.tail + pKlm.tail,
    pMajic.tail + pRatle.tail,
    pShall.tail,
    pGoose.tail);

CMCops[z++] = CMCops97 [zz++] = oRedCarpet = new CMCop (
    "RED CARPET", "4/17/97", "success", "redcrpt.gif", "ops97.html", "redcrpt",
	"AOL RR PAC3", "C", "A62, A68, A69", "Destroy", "", "none",
	"In Red Carpet, the CMC flew 19 A26s to A62, A69, and A68 simulteanously closing/sinking all three. For desert we captured N65 and N66. Opposition was strong, but ineffective in A-land. Bz were much better organized and put up a memorable fight at N66.",
    pBoa.tail + pIceman.tail + pParadog.tail + pBadboy.tail + pBeluga.tail + pTrev.tail + pDice.tail + pMig.tail + pWheel.tail + pPak.tail + pLemur.tail + pShall.tail + pSonni.tail + pStinger.tail + pSassy.tail + pGrr.tail + pDatso.tail + pKken.tail + pMomo.tail + pMar.tail + pAwulf.tail + pCkb.tail + pKlm.tail + pJag1.tail,
    pLadyx.tail + pMajic.tail + pRatle.tail,
    pExile.tail + pZcell.tail,
    pGoose.tail);

CMCops[z++] = CMCops97 [zz++] = oEyeInTheSky = new CMCop (
    "EYE IN THE SKY [unofficial]", "4/24/97", "success", null, "ops97.html", "eyeindasky",
	"AOL RR PAC3", "C", "A61, B61, (A62, B62,) A63, B63", "Photo Recon", "", "none",
	"Although the CMC was on leave, many Cutthroats showed nonetheless. Excellent recon of the bases was taken and many of the targets were later bombed in pre-emptive strikes.",
    pBoa.tail + pIceman.tail + pExile.tail + pParadog.tail + pTrev.tail + pDice.tail + pPak.tail + pShall.tail + pSassy.tail + pGrr.tail + pDatso.tail + pKken.tail + pMar.tail + pAwulf.tail + pCkb.tail + pJag1.tail,
    "",
    "",
    "");

// May
CMCops[z++] = CMCops97 [zz++] = oPhoenix = new CMCop (
    "PHOENIX", "5/15/97", "success", "phoenix.gif", "ops97.html", "phoenix",
	"AOL FR ETO", "C", "N86, N87, N88", "Capture", "", "none",
	"N87 and N88 were already captured but the Bz fought hard to hold on to N86.&nbsp; At the same time, the Az relentlessly tried to take back N88.&nbsp; The CMC never caved in and followed the planned operation with a deep strike against B81.&nbsp; The opposition was very skilled and organized.",
    pBoa.tail + pExile.tail + pParadog.tail + pBeluga.tail + pDice.tail + pMig.tail + pWheel.tail + pLemur.tail + pShall.tail + pStinger.tail + pSassy.tail + pGrr.tail + pKken.tail + pMomo.tail + pMar.tail + pAwulf.tail + pKlm.tail + pJag1.tail,
    pIceman.tail + pBadboy.tail + pTrev.tail + pGoose.tail + pPak.tail + pDatso.tail + pMajic.tail,
    pZcell.tail + pRatle.tail + pCkb.tail,
    pSonni.tail);

CMCops[z++] = CMCops97 [zz++] = oBlindman = new CMCop (
    "BLINDMAN", "5/22/97", "success", "blindman.gif", "ops97.html", "blindman",
	"AOL RR PAC3", "C", "A61", "Destroy Tower (primary), Destroy other facilities (secondary)", pMomo.tail + ":AirMedal", "The Flying Frogs",
	"6 gunned B-17s and an escort of 4 F4s made the long journey to A61, killed tower, maint, some of the fuel, and RTB'ed.&nbsp; Only 2 bombers were lost despite a furious defense by the Az.&nbsp; Following the long distance strike heavy fighters pulverized A62.&nbsp; The enemy presence was very strong but lacking much effect.",
    pBoa.tail + pExile.tail + pParadog.tail + pBeluga.tail + pTrev.tail + pDice.tail + pWheel.tail + pShall.tail + pStinger.tail + pSassy.tail + pGrr.tail + pKken.tail + pMomo.tail + pZcell.tail + pMar.tail + pAwulf.tail + pCkb.tail + pJag1.tail,
    pIceman.tail + pBadboy.tail + pMig.tail + pGoose.tail + pLemur.tail + pMajic.tail,
    pDatso.tail + pRatle.tail,
    pPak.tail + pSonni.tail + pKlm.tail);

CMCops[z++] = CMCops97 [zz++] = oHellcut = new CMCop (
    "HELLCUT", "5/29/97", "success", "hellcut.gif", "ops97.html", "hellcut",
	"AOL RR PAC3", "C", "N64, N65, N66", "Destroy all acks and fuel over ATOLL and establish Air Superiority", "", "none",
	"Despite excellent opposition from the Az and Bz, the air superiority over the ATOLL was so successful that all fights moved to southern half of map.&nbsp; By the end of the night there was NO enemy activity North of N64.",
    pBoa.tail + pExile.tail + pParadog.tail + pBeluga.tail + pTrev.tail + pDice.tail + pMig.tail + pGoose.tail + pWheel.tail + pLemur.tail + pShall.tail + pSassy.tail + pGrr.tail + pDatso.tail + pMomo.tail + pZcell.tail + pMar.tail + pAwulf.tail + pCkb.tail + pJag1.tail,
    pIceman.tail + pBadboy.tail + pMajic.tail + pRatle.tail,
    pPak.tail + pStinger.tail + pKken.tail,
    pSonni.tail);

// June
CMCops[z++] = CMCops97 [zz++] = oBombastic = new CMCop (
    "BOMBASTIC", "6/5/97", "success", "bomba.gif", "ops97.html", "bomba",
	"AOL FR ETO", "A", "Bz spit factory", "destroy acks and chimneys using dive bombers", "", "none",
	"All CMC flew heavy P51s to spit factory.&nbsp; First attempt was aborted as CMC was jumped by Cz and Bz at rendevous point.&nbsp; Second attempt was successful, but success was not complete because very few CMC made it out of B-land alive after drop.&nbsp; Acks at factory were brutal and opposition was very skilled.",
    pBoa.tail + pExile.tail + pParadog.tail + pBeluga.tail + pTrev.tail + pDice.tail + pWheel.tail + pPak.tail + pLemur.tail + pSonni.tail + pStinger.tail + pSassy.tail + pGrr.tail + pDatso.tail + pLadyx.tail + pKken.tail + pMomo.tail + pZcell.tail + pMar.tail + pAwulf.tail + pCkb.tail + pJag1.tail,
    pIceman.tail + pBadboy.tail + pMig.tail + pGoose.tail + pRatle.tail,
    pShall.tail,
    "");

CMCops[z++] = CMCops97 [zz++] = oWingIt = new CMCop (
    "WING-IT", "6/12/97", "success", "wingit.gif", "ops97.html", "wingit",
	"AOL FR PAC", "C", "A67, A68, and A63", "Destroy and damage", "", "none",
	"The CMC was up against the 58th Sidewinders tonight.&nbsp; We were victorious (score 10-4).&nbsp; After the contest was over, the 10 pilots involved in the contest joined Wheel Chock and company in operation already underway.&nbsp; Due to confusion, incorrect targets were taken out (A69 instead of A67) but otherwise the op was a success.&nbsp; It was our first op in PAC FR and we found the opposition top notch.&nbsp; The Az and Bz held a temporary truce during the op and gave us a very memorable fight.",
    pBoa.tail + pExile.tail + pParadog.tail + pTrev.tail + pDice.tail + pMig.tail + pGoose.tail + pWheel.tail + pLemur.tail + pShall.tail + pStinger.tail + pSassy.tail + pGrr.tail + pDatso.tail + pKken.tail + pMomo.tail + pMar.tail + pAwulf.tail + pCkb.tail + pJag1.tail,
    pRatle.tail + pIceman.tail + pBadboy.tail + pSonni.tail,
    pBeluga.tail + pZcell.tail,
    pPak.tail);

CMCops[z++] = CMCops97 [zz++] = oBruteForce = new CMCop (
    "BRUTE FORCE", "6/19/97", "success", "brute.gif", "ops97.html", "brute",
	"AOL RR ETO3", "A", "N86, N87, N88", "Capture", pMig.tail + ":DFC," + pGrr.tail + ":AirMedal", "none",
	"Up to this point in time, this was the most difficult victory in Relaxed Realism for the CMC.&nbsp; The Cz were determined to stop us from grabbing N87 and N88 and the Bz were hard at work to defend N86 as well.&nbsp; It took 4 hours (!) before all 3 fields were finally captured and to the end our enemy fought well and stayed extremely determined.",
    pBoa.tail + pParadog.tail + pExile.tail + pAwulf.tail + pBeluga.tail + pTrev.tail + pMig.tail + pGoose.tail + pWheel.tail + pLemur.tail + pShall.tail + pStinger.tail + pSassy.tail + pGrr.tail + pDatso.tail + pKken.tail + pJag1.tail + pMomo.tail + pZcell.tail + pMar.tail,
    pIceman.tail + pDice.tail + pRatle.tail + pSonni.tail,
    "",
    pPak.tail + pCkb.tail);

CMCops[z++] = CMCops97 [zz++] = oRedTide = new CMCop (
    "RED TIDE", "6/26/97", "partial", "redtide.gif", "ops97.html", "redtide",
	"AOL RR PAC3", "C", "B87, B68, B69, A67, A68, and A69", "Destroy", "", "none",
	"The west team responsible for the A carriers did amazingly well despite resistance.&nbsp; All 3 carriers were sunk as planned.&nbsp; The east team, however, got mostly dumped, most of the time, only 5 pilots made it to the carriers.&nbsp; Only B69 was killed, and that after a second run.&nbsp; The Az were solid opposition but the Bz were barely present.",
    pBoa.tail + pParadog.tail + pAwulf.tail + pTrev.tail + pDice.tail + pMig.tail + pWheel.tail + pLemur.tail + pShall.tail + pSonni.tail + pStinger.tail + pSassy.tail + pGrr.tail + pDatso.tail + pKken.tail + pJag1.tail + pMomo.tail + pZcell.tail + pMar.tail + pCkb.tail + pTaz.tail,
    pIceman.tail + pBeluga.tail + pRatle.tail,
    pExile.tail + pGoose.tail,
    pPak.tail);

// July
CMCops[z++] = CMCops97 [zz++] = oAutoClaved = new CMCop (
    "AUTO-CLAVED [unofficial]", "7/3/97", "success", null, "ops97.html", "claved",
	"AOL RR PAC3", "C", "N70 and B63", "Capture and Destroy", "", "none",
	"This op was unofficial due to the 4th of July weekend, but nevertheless many CMC showed to complete the objectives.",
    pBoa.tail + pAwulf.tail + pBeluga.tail + pTrev.tail + pDice.tail + pWheel.tail + pShall.tail + pStinger.tail + pSassy.tail + pGrr.tail + pKken.tail + pJag1.tail + pMar.tail + pAccrr.tail + pTaz.tail + pSwep.tail,
    "",
    "",
    "");
CMCops[z++] = CMCops97 [zz++] = oSsnifle = new CMCop (
    "SSNIFLE", "7/10/97", "success", "ssnifle.gif", "ops97.html", "ssnifle",
	"AOL AW Events, FR Warnight Arena", "B", "Ssnif in a jeep", "Kill while protecting Boa", pLemur.tail + ":AirMedal," + pShall.tail + ":AirMedal", "none",
	"This was a specially arranged private engagement between the 69th Shepherds and the CMC.&nbsp; The object was to kill your opponent's CO who was in a Jeep and confined to one sector (B33 and A33).&nbsp; Best out of 3 would take the event.&nbsp; The Shepherds were outnumbered nevertheless put up a great fight.&nbsp; The CMC dominated the airspace early on and got a quick kill.&nbsp; Only 20 minutes later, a lone 69th managed to squeek his way into CMC territory in a Ki and got a kill on Boa.&nbsp; Then both teams got real serious and fought hard for 70 minutes before CMC got their second kill on Ssnif.",
	pBoa.tail + pParadog.tail + pExile.tail + pAwulf.tail + pBeluga.tail + pTrev.tail + pDice.tail + pMig.tail + pGoose.tail + pLemur.tail + pShall.tail + pStinger.tail + pSassy.tail + pGrr.tail + pDatso.tail + pKken.tail + pJag1.tail + pMomo.tail + pMar.tail + pCkb.tail,
    pIceman.tail + pRatle.tail,
    pWheel.tail + pZcell.tail,
    pPak.tail + pSonni.tail);

CMCops[z++] = CMCops97 [zz++] = oYak_n_Jug = new CMCop (
    "YAK-n-JUG", "7/17/97", "partial", "yaknjug.gif", "ops97.html", "yaknjug",
	"AOL RR ETO3", "C", "A82, B85", "Destroy", "", "none",
	"This was a fun op as we went to spoil the Disney land area by destroying ack, tower, and fuels at B85 and A82.&nbsp; All in one shot.&nbsp; B85 mission was successful, unfortunately due to a tactical error, Redbeard arrived at A82 without escort and were decimated.&nbsp; Opposition was numerous and effective, especially in A-land.",
    pBoa.tail + pExile.tail + pAwulf.tail + pBeluga.tail + pTrev.tail + pDice.tail + pMig.tail + pGoose.tail + pWheel.tail + pLemur.tail + pStinger.tail + pSassy.tail + pGrr.tail + pDatso.tail + pKken.tail + pJag1.tail + pMomo.tail + pZcell.tail + pMar.tail + pAccrr.tail,
    pIceman.tail + pShall.tail + pRatle.tail,
    pParadog.tail + pSonni.tail + pCkb.tail + pTaz.tail + pSwep.tail,
    "");

CMCops[z++] = CMCops97 [zz++] = oHellbinder = new CMCop (
    "HELLBINDER", "7/24/97", "success", "hellbind.gif", "ops97.html", "hellbinder",
	"AOL RR ETO4", "B", "C and A spit factories", "Destroy", "", "none",
	"We haven't done a pure bomber strike in a long time so this time we went after Both C-land and A-land spit factories.&nbsp; Cz Spit factory went down quickly, but the Az put up a terrifying fight.&nbsp; Boa's ungunned bomber was the only one to make it to the factory.&nbsp; As a last ditch effort the bomber dove down to the factory and dropped eggs dive bomb style onto the buildings closing the factory.&nbsp; A landers did some great intercepts this night and never gave up the fight despite heavy casualties.<br><br>Note that for the first half of the mission, the CMC were shorthanded as 10 pilots were involved in the Squad vs. Squad challenge Semi-Finals.&nbsp; The team was defeated by the Armageddon Squadron who went on to win the tournament by beating the Nomads!&nbsp; WTG ARM!",
	pBoa.tail + pParadog.tail + pExile.tail + pAwulf.tail + pBeluga.tail + pTrev.tail + pDice.tail + pMig.tail + pWheel.tail + pLemur.tail + pShall.tail + pStinger.tail + pSassy.tail + pGrr.tail + pDatso.tail + pKken.tail + pJag1.tail + pMomo.tail + pZcell.tail + pMar.tail + pAccrr.tail + pRjdrv.tail,
    pIceman.tail + pRatle.tail,
    pCkb.tail + pTaz.tail + pSwep.tail,
    pGoose.tail + pSonni.tail);

CMCops[z++] = CMCops97 [zz++] = oBigBang = new CMCop (
    "BIG BANG", "7/31/97", "success", "bigbang.gif", "ops97.html", "bigbang",
	"AOL ETO FR", "B", "All C-land bases", "Destroy", "", "69th Shepherds",
	"This was the CMC's farewell op on AOL and it was also a join op with the 69th Shepherds.&nbsp; The Cz were heavily outnumbered but put up an amazing fight but were eventually defeated at C82 by pure number superiority.&nbsp; The 69th flew as Az and took out 4 bases out north, CMC took out the southern bases and C84.&nbsp; For the finale, C81 was closed by the combination of the 2 squads.<br><br>At the end of the op, ALL C-Land fields were closed!<br><br>This operation caused serious distress to a few pilots who are regulars in the arena.&nbsp; To those pilots, our apologies for not letting you know about the op earlier, however, two words of wisdom as well: \"Lighten up\".",
    pBoa.tail + pAwulf.tail + pBeluga.tail + pTrev.tail + pDice.tail + pGoose.tail + pWheel.tail + pLemur.tail + pShall.tail + pSassy.tail + pGrr.tail + pDatso.tail + pKken.tail + pJag1.tail + pMomo.tail + pZcell.tail + pMar.tail + pAccrr.tail + pGk.tail + pRjdrv.tail,
    pIceman.tail + pExile.tail + pMig.tail + pStinger.tail + pRatle.tail,
    pCkb.tail,
    pParadog.tail + pSonni.tail + pTaz.tail + pSwep.tail);

// August
CMCops[z++] = CMCops97 [zz++] = oScrewdriver = new CMCop (
    "SCREWDRIVER [unofficial]", "8/7/97", "success", "screwdriver.gif", "ops97.html", "screwdriver",
	"Gamestorm AW2 RR ETO", "B", "Assassin", "Close", pWheel.tail + ":DFC," + pParadog.tail + ":DFC," + pGrr.tail + ":DFC," + pDatso.tail + ":DFC", "none",
	"Our first op on Gamestorm was <i>almost</i> a big disappointment because no one was able to get on via the Gamestorm front end.  However, 4 Cuts WERE able to make it via their CompuServe accounts and these four pilots managed to achieve all the goals of this mission ALONE!  Opposition was thin but very persistent.",
    pParadog.tail + pDatso.tail + pGrr.tail + pWheel.tail,
    "",
    "",
    "");

CMCops[z++] = CMCops97 [zz++] = oHotSummerNights = new CMCop (
    "HOT SUMMER NIGHTS", "8/14/97", "success", "hotsummer.gif", "ops97.html", "hotsummer",
	"Gamestorm AW2 RR ETO", "B", "Az spit factory", "Destroy", pShall.tail + ":AirMedal", "Speck",
	"To date this was one of the best ops the CMC flew.  It ran almost like a movie script.  Gunned B-17s went to the Az factory where precise hits from 2 bombers completely shut down the factory.  On the trip back the bomber formation was jumped by a ton of Az fighters.  Bomber after bomber went down except for Lemur's ship gunned by sHall.  sHall shot down enemy after enemy.  Finally only 3 bombers made it back to friendly territory when again they were jumped by Az.  2 were shot down but Lemur's was again defended successfully by sHall's excellent gunning.  The bomber smoking terribly and running low on oil landed escorted by a lovely formation given by cheering B-landers.  sHall had 5 kills on this flight.  Opposition was fierce.<br><br>Note that this op was postponed from 8/7/97 due to Gamestorm server problems.",
    pBoa.tail + pParadog.tail + pExile.tail + pAwulf.tail + pTrev.tail + pDice.tail + pMig.tail + pLemur.tail + pShall.tail + pSassy.tail + pGrr.tail + pDatso.tail + pKken.tail + pJag1.tail + pMomo.tail + pMar.tail,
    pIceman.tail + pCkb.tail + pWheel.tail,
    pBeluga.tail + pStinger.tail,
    pGoose.tail);

CMCops[z++] = CMCops97 [zz++] = oParade = new CMCop (
    "PARADE", "8/28/97", "success", "parade.gif", "ops97.html", "parade",
	"Gamestorm AW2 RR ETO", "B", "White Cat and many other targets", "Damage", "", "SR, Speck",
	"This was the CMC's 50th pre-planned operation and to celebrate we decided to send a huge force of B-17s to targets in both A-land and C-land in one long flight (circle).  The CMC managed to hit Grok, White Cat, Baron, Solo, and Jenny during this memorable parade like flight.  Opposition was fairly strong and eventually did manage to down all the bombers.",
    pBoa.tail + pExile.tail + pParadog.tail + pAwulf.tail + pBeluga.tail + pTrev.tail + pDice.tail + pMig.tail + pLemur.tail + pWheel.tail + pShall.tail + pStinger.tail + pGrr.tail + pDatso.tail + pKken.tail + pJag1.tail + pSassy.tail + pMar.tail + pMomo.tail + pOrion.tail,
    pIceman.tail + pCkb.tail,
    "",
    pGoose.tail);

// September
CMCops[z++] = CMCops97 [zz++] = oNosejob = new CMCop (
    "NOSE JOB", "9/4/97", "success", "nosejob.gif", "ops97.html", "nosejob",
	"Gamestorm AW2 RR ETO", "B", "Gray Eagle and facilities", "Destroy", "", "none",
	"Plan called for kill of GE and surrounding facitilities and was completed quickly.",
    pBoa.tail + pExile.tail + pAwulf.tail + pOrion.tail + pBeluga.tail + pTrev.tail + pDice.tail + pLemur.tail + pWheel.tail + pShall.tail + pStinger.tail + pGrr.tail + pDatso.tail + pKken.tail + pJag1.tail + pSassy.tail + pMar.tail,
    pIceman.tail + pParadog.tail + pCkb.tail + pMig.tail + pMomo.tail,
    "",
    pGoose.tail);

CMCops[z++] = CMCops97 [zz++] = oScraggit = new CMCop (
    "SCRAGGIT", "9/11/97", "success", "scraggit.gif", "ops97.html", "scraggit",
    "Gamestorm AW2 RR ETO", "B", "Scragg/Grok", "Capture", "", "none",
    "Both Scragg and Grok were already in B hands.  CMC defended these fields for 2 hours and managed to destroy Assassin as well.",
    pExile.tail + pAwulf.tail + pBeluga.tail + pTrev.tail + pDice.tail + pMig.tail + pWheel.tail + pStinger.tail + pGrr.tail + pDatso.tail + pKken.tail + pJag1.tail + pSassy.tail + pMar.tail + pOrion.tail,
    pIceman.tail + pBoa.tail + pLemur.tail + pMomo.tail,
    pParadog.tail + pShall.tail,
    "");

CMCops[z++] = CMCops97 [zz++] = oScramble = new CMCop (
    "SCRAMBLE", "9/18/97", "success", "scramble.gif", "ops97.html", "scramble",
    "Gamestorm AW2 RR ETO", "B", "Enemy attackers", "Kill", "", "none",
    "A relatively simple op, the plan was to take off, and kill anyone threatening Holmes, Shakey, Winchester, or Scragg.  This was done, none of these fields were closed and damage was quickly repaired.",
    pExile.tail + pAwulf.tail + pBeluga.tail + pTrev.tail + pWheel.tail + pShall.tail + pStinger.tail + pSassy.tail + pGrr.tail + pKken.tail + pJag1.tail + pMomo.tail + pMar.tail + pOrion.tail,
    pBoa.tail + pIceman.tail + pParadog.tail + pMig.tail + pLemur.tail,
    pDice.tail,
    pDatso.tail);

CMCops[z++] = CMCops97 [zz++] = oCon97 = new CMCop (
    "AWCON'97 [unofficial]", "9/25/97", "success", null, "ops97.html", "awcon97",
    "Houston, TX", "B", "Anyone left standing", "Cause mayhem", "", "all sorts of morons <g>",
    "Boa, Sassy, Lemur, MiG, and Kken attended the Air Warrior convention (see CMC Unplugged for all the dirt) while several other CMCs flew an ad-hoc mission.",
    pBoa.tail + pSassy.tail + pMig.tail + pLemur.tail + pKken.tail + pTrev.tail + pOrion.tail + pStinger.tail + pMomo.tail + pWheel.tail,
    "",
    "",
    "",
    "");

// October
CMCops[z++] = CMCops97 [zz++] = oPainInThePlane = new CMCop (
    "PAIN IN THE PLANE", "10/2/97", "failure", "painplane.gif", "ops97.html", "painplane",
    "Gamestorm AW2 RR ETO", "B", "Az \"Big Planes\" factory", "Capture", "", "Speck",
    "A very ambitious plan that almost worked.  The idea was to close AND CAPTURE the plane factory through a series of bomber strikes followed by a multiple gooney raid.  Unfortunately the one gooney that made it to target got dumped and our timing wasn't perfect the bombers had to wait at target and fell easy prey to a very impressive Az defense.",
    pBoa.tail + pExile.tail + pAwulf.tail + pMig.tail + pWheel.tail + pLemur.tail + pShall.tail + pStinger.tail + pSassy.tail + pGrr.tail + pDatso.tail + pKken.tail + pJag1.tail + pOrion.tail + pMomo.tail + pMar.tail,
    pIceman.tail + pParadog.tail + pTrev.tail,
    pBeluga.tail + pDice.tail,
    "");

CMCops[z++] = CMCops97 [zz++] = oTackle = new CMCop (
    "TACKLE", "10/9/97", "success", "tackle.gif", "ops97.html", "tackle",
    "Gamestorm AW2 RR ETO", "B", "Az", "Drive them back!", "", "all Bz",
    "We came up this night ready to run \"Strategic Strike\" (see 10/16 mission) but there was an overwhelming number of Az up (50+) hitting B-land hard so we went into a defense mode.  A brutal fight developed over Win and despite being heavily outnumbered we not only drove the enemy out of Win quickly recapturing and bringing Win to 100%, we also grabbed Grok by the end of the night. Opposition was intense.<br><br>Boa gave bounties for each 69th pilot killed at 5 doubloons a head.  Some pilots collected as much as 30 doubloons this night <g>",
    pBoa.tail + pExile.tail + pBeluga.tail + pTrev.tail + pDice.tail + pMig.tail + pWheel.tail + pLemur.tail + pShall.tail + pStinger.tail + pSassy.tail + pDatso.tail + pKken.tail + pJag1.tail + pMomo.tail + pMar.tail + pOrion.tail,
    pIceman.tail + pParadog.tail + pAwulf.tail,
    pGrr.tail,
    "");

CMCops[z++] = CMCops97 [zz++] = oStrategicStrike = new CMCop (
    "STRATEGIC STRIKE", "10/16/97", "success", "sstrike.gif", "ops97.html", "sstrike",
    "Gamestorm AW2 RR ETO", "B", "Various C-land facilities", "Damage", "", "none",
    "This was a very complicated mission requiring careful co-ordination between fighter wings and bomber wings. Rather then having pure escorts, we set up 3 separate cap areas that cleared out all enemy craft and allowed the bombers to hit Grey Eagle, Jenny, and some of their external facilities.<br><br>The Cz did a fine job of defending, most notably the ex-CMC Scat but all targets were hit as planned and a couple of bombers even returned to base unharmed.",
    pBoa.tail + pExile.tail + pAwulf.tail + pBeluga.tail + pTrev.tail + pMig.tail + pDice.tail + pWheel.tail + pLemur.tail + pStinger.tail + pSassy.tail + pDatso.tail + pKken.tail + pGrr.tail + pMomo.tail + pMar.tail + pOrion.tail,
    pParadog.tail,
    pShall.tail + pJag1.tail,
    "");

CMCops[z++] = CMCops97 [zz++] = oStonewall = new CMCop (
    "STONEWALL", "10/23/97", "success", "stonewall.gif", "ops97.html", "stonewall",
    "Gamestorm AW2 Special Arena", "C", "Bullgator", "Defend", "", "none",
    "Once again we flew a private engagement against our good friends the 69th Shepherds. This time our task was to defend Bullgator while the 69th attempted to close it.  The CMC flew American PAC planes, while the 69th flew Japanese PAC planes. 69th were outnumbered 2 to 3 but put up a great effort.  Bullgator was hit once, immediately repaired and remained 100% for most of the night.<br><br>Final score was <b>CMC: 392</b>, <b>69th: 82</b>",
    pBoa.tail + pExile.tail + pAwulf.tail + pBeluga.tail + pTrev.tail + pDice.tail + pWheel.tail + pLemur.tail + pShall.tail + pSassy.tail + pGrr.tail + pKken.tail + pJag1.tail + pMomo.tail + pMar.tail + pOrion.tail,
    pParadog.tail + pMig.tail + pDatso.tail,
    "",
    pStinger.tail);

CMCops[z++] = CMCops97 [zz++] = oBlunderbus = new CMCop (
	"BLUNDERBUS", "10/30/97", "failure", "blunderb.gif", "ops97.html", "blunderb",
	"Gamestorm AW2 RR ETO", "B", "Front line C land fields", "Destroy", "", "none",
	"A massive A-26 strike on the front bases in C land failed when a small number of C-landers completely cut apart the formation.  Unknown to the CMC the lethality and armor of the A-26 is very different then AW1 resulting in horrible casualties.  Meanwhile the Az took over Scragg and were hitting Monk hard so the CMC switched to the east front where we recaptured Scragg and destroyed Grok before the night was out.",
	pBoa.tail + pExile.tail + pTrev.tail + pDice.tail + pMig.tail + pLemur.tail + pWheel.tail + pShall.tail + pStinger.tail + pSassy.tail + pGrr.tail + pKken.tail + pJag1.tail + pMomo.tail + pMar.tail + pOrion. tail,
	pParadog.tail + pBeluga.tail + pDatso.tail,
	pAwulf.tail,
	""
);

// November
CMCops[z++] = CMCops97 [zz++] = oPlaygroundBully = new CMCop (
	"PLAYGROUND BULLY", "11/6/97", "partial", "bully.gif", "ops97.html", "bully",
	"Gamestorm AW2 RR ETO", "B", "C/B border", "Air Superiority", "", "none",
	"Grey Eagle was damaged but Air Superiority was not established for a long period of time because once again the Az attacked on the east front and so CMC had to move operations there.  By the end of the night the Az were pushed back so far they were defending White Cat. Opposition on both sides was very skilled.",
	pBoa.tail + pExile.tail + pTrev.tail + pDice.tail + pMig.tail + pLemur.tail + pWheel.tail + pShall.tail + pStinger.tail + pSassy.tail + pDatso.tail + pKken.tail + pJag1.tail + pMomo.tail + pMar.tail,
	pParadog.tail + pAwulf.tail + pOrion.tail,
	pGrr.tail,
	pBeluga.tail
);

CMCops[z++] = CMCops97 [zz++] = oTornado = new CMCop (
	"TORNADO", "11/13/97", "failure", "tornado.gif", "ops97.html", "tornado",
	"Gamestorm AW2 RR ETO", "B", "A neutral base", "Capture", "", "none",
	"The plan called for a capture of any neutral base not already owned by A-land but as the evening progressed it turned out the Az and Cz signed a temporary truce and both countries fought full force against the Bz.  The CMC had to go to a defensive mode.  Outnumbered more then 2 to 1 the Bz struggled valiantly but eventually only 3 B fields remained, Naughton, Drum, and Fencer.  Opposition was not only overwhelming (there were 30+ Az, 30+ Cz, against the 25 or so Bz on the average) but very well organized.",
	pBoa.tail + pExile.tail + pAwulf.tail + pBeluga.tail + pTrev.tail + pDice.tail + pMig.tail + pLemur.tail + pWheel.tail + pShall.tail + pStinger.tail + pSassy.tail + pDatso.tail + pKken.tail + pJag1.tail + pMomo.tail + pMar.tail + pOrion.tail,
	pParadog.tail + pGrr.tail,
	"",
	""
);

CMCops[z++] = CMCops97 [zz++] = oWingit2 = new CMCop (
	"WING-IT 2", "11/20/97", "success", "wingit2.gif", "ops97.html", "wingit2",
        "Gamestorm AW2 RR ETO", "B", "B-land", "Defend B-land and take back any captured fields", "", "none",
	"Upon arrival Az once AGAIN were hitting Monk after having captured Scragg.  Winchester was also under attack.  A bloody battle ensued over Scragg, eventually CMC took the field.  What followed at Grok was a textbook closing and capture of the base within 15 minutes of the order to attack.  Opposition was extremely strong and outnumbered the Bz but discipline and determination were on our side.",
	pBoa.tail + pAwulf.tail + pBeluga.tail + pTrev.tail + pDice.tail + pMig.tail + pLemur.tail + pWheel.tail + pShall.tail + pStinger.tail + pSassy.tail + pDatso.tail + pKken.tail + pMomo.tail + pMar.tail + pOrion.tail,
	pParadog.tail + pExile.tail + pJag1.tail,
	pGrr.tail,
	""
);

CMCops[z++] = CMCops97 [zz++] = oTdayMassacre = new CMCop (
	"TURKEY DAY MASSACRE [unofficial]", "11/27/97", "success", null, "ops97.html", "tdaym",
	"Gamestorm AW2 RR ETO", "B", "B-land", "Defend B-land bases", "", "various Bz",
	"The squad had this squad night off due to the Thanksgiving Holiday but several cuts flew nevertheless.  Over the course of two hours, the combined forces of Cuts and other Bz successfully pushed back a dominating Cz presence in B land.  Front line and rear area Cz bases fell under continuous attacks and the recaptured fields in B land remained protected from all but the most minor attacks and damage.",
	pSassy.tail + pMig.tail + pBeluga.tail + pTrev.tail + pDice.tail + pJag1.tail + pKken.tail,
	"", "", "");

// December
CMCops[z++] = CMCops97 [zz++] = oRetribution = new CMCop (
	"RETRIBUTION", "12/4/97", "success", "retribution.gif", "ops97.html", "retribution",
	"Gamestorm AW2 RR ETO", "B", "Green Heart and Grey Eagle", "Damage", pOrion.tail + ":AirMedal", "none",
	"A large formation of B-17s flew to GH were each dropped half a load, then continuing to GE were the remaining eggs were dropped.  Although damage caused was minimal, being able to get the bombers to target was a success.  In the past, a single fighter was able to cause major damage to a bomber formation.  There were no bomber casualties (except 2 to dumps).",
	pBoa.tail + pAwulf.tail + pBeluga.tail + pTrev.tail + pDice.tail + pMig.tail + pLemur.tail + pWheel.tail + pShall.tail + pSassy.tail + pGrr.tail + pKken.tail + pJag1.tail + pMomo.tail + pMar.tail + pOrion.tail,
	pParadog.tail + pExile.tail + pDatso.tail,
	"",
	pStinger.tail);

CMCops[z++] = CMCops97 [zz++] = oBludgeon = new CMCop (
	"BLUDGEON", "12/11/97", "success", "bludgeon.gif", "ops97.html", "bludgeon", 
	"Gamestorm AW2 RR ETO", "B", "Moggy", "Close with ground vehicles", "", "none",
	"Our second tank op (first was " + oRollingThunder.link() + ").  Phase 1 was the capture of Wolverine Limo which almost ended in disaster when the paratroopers were taken by a surprise ack attack.  " + pMar.link() + " and " + pOrion.link() + " successfully dropped the troops nevertheless and as soon as Wolverine Limo was in B hands a group of vehicles comprising of tanks and flak pantzers moved to Moggy.  A fantastic ground battle ensued, Moggy fell shortly afterward despite an excellent ground defence effort by the Az.",
	pBoa.tail + pAwulf.tail + pBeluga.tail + pDice.tail + pLemur.tail + pWheel.tail + pShall.tail + pStinger.tail + pSassy.tail + pGrr.tail + pDatso.tail + pKken.tail + pMomo.tail + pMar.tail + pOrion.tail,
	pParadog.tail + pExile.tail + pTrev.tail,
	pMig.tail + pJag1.tail,
	"");

CMCops[z++] = CMCops97 [zz++] = oBigBlock = new CMCop (
	"BIG BLOCK", "12/18/97", "success", "bigblock.gif", "ops97.html", "bigblock",
	"Gamestorm AW2 RR ETO", "B", "Cz Aircraft Factory", "Destroy", "", "none",
	"Gunned buffs went to the Cz Aircraft factory and shut it down.  It was a great way to finish the year, the CMC was very organized, and accomplished the task despite determined resistance.  This was the last op of '97.",
	pBoa.tail + pCobra.tail + pBeluga.tail + pTrev.tail + pDice.tail + pMig.tail + pLemur.tail + pWheel.tail + pShall.tail + pStinger.tail + pSassy.tail + pDatso.tail + pKken.tail + pJag1.tail + pMar.tail + pOrion.tail + pModas.tail,
	pExile.tail + pAwulf.tail + pMomo.tail,
	pGrr.tail,
	"");

