Mission 19
Ace Combat 8 Mission 19: Clearing the Lighthouse — Operation Silver String
Mission 19 — Clearing the Lighthouse (Operation Silver String). Lighthouse clear — wipe Su-47s for Aleator, then handle remaining structure/AA. Ace note: Aleator (F/A-18E).
Mission Play-sourced
Mission card
- Title: Clearing the Lighthouse
- Operation: Silver String
- Number: Mission 19 / 30
- Mission medal: none
Objectives & approach
Lighthouse clear — wipe Su-47s for Aleator, then handle remaining structure/AA. HPAA-style high-damage AAMs help clustered high-value air.
Hidden ace / Assault Record
Aleator (F/A-18E): destroy all Su-47s.
Named aces need Veteran+. Finish the mission after the kill. Full table: hidden aces.
S-rank tips
- Replay in Free Mission with a role-matched jet and dual SP weapons.
- Farm high-value TGTs early; don’t waste the clock on low-point leftovers until you’re near the threshold.
- On Ace, expect tighter enemy fire — use Cover and terrain, rearm if the map allows mid-mission landings.
People also ask
What is Mission 19 called?
Clearing the Lighthouse — Operation Silver String.
How do I get the mission medal?
This sortie has no unique mission medal — focus S-rank and Assault Records.
Can I replay it later?
Yes — Free Mission after the campaign.
Further reading
Related guides
Mission 18 · Mission 20 · Campaign · S-Rank · Hidden Aces
Primary: Ace Combat 8 Mission 19 Clearing the Lighthouse. Also: Operation Silver String, S-rank, walkthrough, Assault Record. Independent fan guide — verify in-game if patches change conditions.