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 DOGFIGHT. The code name used by U.S. Army Lieutenant James R. King, from Providence, Rhode Island. Dogfight piloted the Mudfighter attack plane. The plane was slower than most fighter jets, but was still a threat with Dogfight in the cockpit. In his first mission for the G.I. Joe team, he fought Cobra fighters over the tiny Central American nation of Punta del Mucosa. He later participated the the Joes' largest operation yet, the Battle of Benzheen in the Middle East. Dogfight was serving as co-pilot when Ace's Skystriker was badly damaged during a night raid into Benzheen. Dogfight's ejection seat was damaged, and though he told Ace to eject and save himself, Ace refused. He managed to crash land the plane on the deck of the U.S.S. Flagg aircraft carrier. Both pilots came through the landing with only minor injuries. Dogfight, like most former Joes, is currently a reserve member of the team. During the global conflict known as World War III, Dogfight took part in a number of missions launched from the U.S.S. Flagg, engaging Cobra fighters over the United Kingdom.
One of the many Joes listed on the World War III member assignment map first seen in AE #28.
(GI 111, 113, 115; SM 28; Figure: 1)
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