Mission #16:  
April 18. Protect the U.S. fleet from the attacking Iranian frigate 
Sabalan.

Background:  At 1818 hours, the USS Jack Williams and Navy aircraft were 
under attack from the Sabalan. The Iranian frigate launched two missiles 
that missed each of their targets. The first missile was fired at the Jack
Williams, and the second was delivered to the Navy jets. Navy A-6s were 
quick to return fire, and set upon the Sabalan with laser-guided bombs. 
The Iranian frigate suffered considerable damage. U.S. forces allowed her 
to be towed away by tugs.
