[BAF] &quot;The Winds of Futuro&quot;

THE WINDS OF FUTURO
ACZ - Futuro Canal Aerial Patrol Group

Background:
The Winds of Futuro was an experienced aerial patrol group that guarded the Futuro Canal, a vital Belkan position. The Winds of Futuro consisted of three two-man teams; The Gabel, Schakal, and Postler Squadrons. Each squadron was assigned to a different area of the canal.

Gabel Squadron patrolled the Northern entrance of the canal, where portions of the Belkan fleet was stationed. Schakal Squadron patrolled the Southern entrance of the canal, protecting the refinery and port facilities. Postler Squadron patrolled the entire length of Futuro Canal, defending against any enemy forces moving through the canal.

During the Allied Nations counter-offensive, Campaign #4101, The Winds of Futuro were deployed in their operational sectors to defend against Allied air strikes and the Osean 3rd Fleet, which was attempting to transit through the canal. While defending the canal, The Winds of Futuro were all shot down by the Ustian 6th Air Division 66th Air Force Unit Galm Team, which helped the Allies successfully take control of the canal. Three of the six pilots were killed during these engagments.

SCHAKAL SQUADRON

Schakal Squadron Mirage 2000D:

Formation:
2 x Mirage 2000D

Operation Involvement:
Gelnikos (Campaign #4101)

Pilot Information:
Schakal One:
Name: Marco Metzelder
Rank: ?
Callsign: Schakal 1
Nationality: Belkan
Age: 29
Sex: Male
Status: Shot Down
Aircraft: Mirage 2000D

After the war, he retired from the Belkan Air Force and returned home, where services for returning veterans provided him with the means to attend the University of Dinsmark as an economic major. He now works at a private firm in the city of Sudentor.

Schakal Two:
Name: Jorg Lenhmann
Rank: ?
Call Sign: Schakal 2
Nationality: Belkan
Age: 31
Sex: Male
Status: Killed In Action
Aircraft: Mirage 2000D

Retiring from the Belkan Air Force in 1988, he became a mercenary pilot. He fought in various fronts around the world, but returned to the Belkan Air Force at the war's outbreak. He was hit by enemy fire in a battle over the Futuro Canal and was killed.

GABEL SQUADRON

Gabel Squadron F-5E:

Formation:
2 x F-5E Tiger II

Operation Involvement:
Round Hammer (Campaign #4101)

Pilot Information:
Gabel One:
Name: Heiko Reck
Rank:?
Call Sign: Gabel 1
Nationality: Belkan
Age: 29
Sex: Male
Status: Killed In Action
Aircraft: F-5E Tiger II

Flying as Gabel Squadron's number one, his duty was to control air superiority over the Futuro Canal. Together with Schakal and Postler Squadrons, they where known as The Winds of Futuro, and formed the backbone of Belkan air superiority throughout the front. He was killed in battle during Operation Round Hammer.

Gabel Two:
Name: Fredi Starke
Rank: ?
Call Sign: Gabel 2
Nationality: Belkan
Age: 30
Sex: Male
Status: Killed In Action
Aircraft: F-5E Tiger II

Fredi Starke was the grandson of the top Belkan ace of the 1940's, Jonas Starke. Graduating from the Air Force Academy with honors, he protected the fleet on the Futuro Canal as Gabel's number two. He was shot down and killed during Operation Round Hammer.

POSTLER SQUADRON

Postler Squadron Su-27:

Formation:
2 x SU-27 Flanker

Operation Involvement:
Costner (Campaign #4101)

Pilot Information:
Postler One:
Name: Karl Eckmann
Rank: ?
Call Sign: Postler 1
Nationality: Belkan
Age: 34
Sex: Male
Status: Shot Down
Aircraft: Su-27 Flanker

The leader of Postler Squadron; a squadron known by Allied forces as the whirlwind. Postler Squadron's synchronous attacks became a major threat to allied forces on various fronts throughout the war. He now runs a shipping company in the Principality of Belka along with his twin brother, Klaus.

Postler Two:
Name: Klaus Eckmann
Rank: ?
Call Sign: Postler 2
Nationality: Belkan
Age: 34
Sex: Male
Status: Shot Down
Aircraft: Su-27 Flanker

The #2 position in the Postler Squadron; a squadron known by Allied forces as the whirlwind. After the war, he started a shipping company with his twin brother, Karl. It has since grown into the largest in North Belka.

SOURCE:
Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War (Assault Records)
Official Ace Combat Zero Website
Namco CH Ace Combat Zero Website

ACCREDITATION:
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