Invisible Flare Enemy Within 15

[Puma]

I just completed enemy within 15 where we do a csar cover for a downed F-16 pilot. I cleared the area of hostiles, used uhf adf to locate the pilot, approx, I verflew low and radioed for him to launch a flare. Tac iew does confirm ge was launching them but I was never able actually see it. Teied three times. After tacview review I was looking in the right spot. I have a strong suspicion the flare didnt render at all. No big deal as the mission completed after I faked the radio call that i had visual.