I think you're right LT but I did find this...
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In 1981, before becoming a pilot, Venlet was a radar intercept officer aboard one of two F-14s involved in what has become known as the Gulf of Sidra Incident. The two F-14s were deployed aboard USS Nimitz (CVN 6 and were on a combat air patrol covering a nearby missile exercise when they were engaged and fired upon by two Libyan Su-22 aircraft. The F-14s evaded the missile and were cleared to return fire, subsequently shooting down the two Su-22s with AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles, the first combat kills for the F-14 aircraft. Venlet received the Distinguished Flying Cross for his role in the incident.
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http://www.nps.edu/PAO/ArchiveDetail...pao&area=media Quote:
AIM-9J/N
14,000 conversions of B/E versions to include part solid-state electronics and double-delta foreplanes. 7,000 N versions were further upgrades.
Weight: 172 lb (78 kg)
Length: 10 ft 0.9 in (3.07m),
Range: 9 mi (14.5 km).
Entered service in 1977.
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http://www.novia.net/~tomcat/AIM-9.html
Hence the kills took place at a distance of less than 9 miles, i.e. visual range.