Played your mission through tonight Birdy. Hope you want some feedback...lol
First I understand about not damaging the structure, but with an AI wingman that's almost impossible to accomplish. So I guess I have to consider "partial success" as success.
2nd I think there's way too many units in this one. I mean I'm all for atmosphere, but so many of the units are never seen or interacted with by the player. Major system drain for little impact IMHO. The F-4's swooping overhead while doing startup was awesome though!!!
3rd the target was not defended well enough. I mean from roll in until RTB was probably 45 secs total and I still had 5 mavs, rockets, and cannon rounds left. Had to go suicidal on the MANPAD city you set up. Got about 10 before they shot me down... :) If you're gonna send two A-10's loaded for bear into something at least give them enough targets to expend their ammo, deploy them with less armament, or give them targets of opportunity to hit on the egress.
Not trying to slag your work. I know from experience how much time is involved in getting things just right. As a mission builder myself it seems I never get any feedback on my missions good or bad, and I think it's important to get a fresh perspective. Now I'm gonna go back in there and kill all those MANPADS!!!! :)