The Gabel Tactical Fighter Squadron is an squadron of the Belkan Air Force. Formed only by Heiko Reck & Fredi Starke, the TFS Gabel collaborated with the Schakal & Postler air units in the defense of Futuro Canal during the Belkan War, thus forming the "Winds of Futuro", which became the backbone of Belkan air forces throughout the front.
Gabel, like Schakal & Postler, were defeated in April 24th 1995, in Offensive Campaign No. 4101.
History
Belkan War
Gabel Team's only known action in the Belkan War was their involvement in Offensive Campaign No. 4101. Encountered in Operation Round Hammer, Gabel Team arrived to the combat zone in order to assist the Belkan ground forces at the northern end of Futuro Canal. Gabel was engaged by elements of the Osean/Ustian Air Forces, and were shot down. Both pilots were killed.
Members
Heiko Reck
More information: List of aces in Ace Combat Zero#027
Heiko Reck, flight leader of the Gabel Squadron. Attempted to defend friendly forces during Offensive Campaign 4101 in April 24th 1995, but was killed in action.
Fredi Starke
More information: List of aces in Ace Combat Zero#028
Grandson of Jonas Starke, elite Belkan ace of the 1940s. Graduated from the Air Force Academy with honors. Defended the northern Belkan forces as Gabel's number two. Killed in action alongside his leader.
Sources
- Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War Assault Records - Pilot Data #027/28