On the first night of the war Military_operation a USAF EF-111A Raven `` Spark Vark '' , flown by pilot Captain James Denton and Electronic Warfare Officer ( EWO ) Captain Brent Brandon , was on an electronic warfare Hostile_encounter mission ahead of a group of jets on a bombing Attack run .

Denton executed a tight turn while Brandon launched chaff to avoid missiles fired Use_firearm by the Mirage .

Denton decided Deciding to head for the deck to try to evade Escaping his pursuer .

Nearly 22 hours later , the shooting Use_firearm of traffic police officer Rathband , parked Placing in East Denton , was linked Connect to Moat .