Note:The chp 5 and 6 take place at the same time,that all,return of a character for this chapter,and good reading!
chp6:Highways of death
San Carlos air base,main building,briefing room 2, 20 October 2020 10H00
The day before, two members of the Gryphus Squadron had a good laugh with Wong during this fishing trip at the lake, Frederico could not resist laughing listening to their story, he could nicely find that despite the war, his men knew relax when the door of the room opened and a man entered, Frederico was agreeably surprised when he saw that it was Enrico aka 5 Gryphus smiling.
"Hi boss, I am back with you, I have not missed you too? "He said, smiling.
"Enrico! "Said Gryphus 1, rising to shake the hand of his friend" Glad to see you again, since when you are came out of the infirmary? "*
"This will do three days, but did you say anything, I wanted to surprise you, and I see we have a new member! "He said looking at the two other pilot.
"Hi, I'm tanjico Valisas, nice to meet you! "He said shaking his hand.
"I'm Uberta Mikos, head of the Athene squadron and we are temporary member of the Gryphus Squadron, I am honored to meet another original member of the Gryphus Squadron! "
"Enrico Gille! "He said, pressing the hand of the two pilots"Aka Gryphus 5 Glad to see other squadrons are present among us! "He said warmly.
Shortly after crux finally enter the room, he was also delighted to see Enrico and saluted it then, waiting for everybody took place, he should begin the briefing of their mission.
A map appears showing the green Kingshill, three unfinished highways started from the east to the port patterson, where there was also three tunnel passing zone requires to access the port.
"Leasath miller unit are leave the POW camp and is meeting up at kingshill,based on the sheer strength of the enemy force,an offensive aimed at retaking Port Patterson appears imminent."
"A partially completed highway runs directly from Kingshill straight into the heart of Port Patterson,their ground forces must be destroy if port patterson is to remain ours!"
"Bergman's troops are actually deployed at the tunnel entrance,they are ready to fight but the enemy is superior in number,and they risk to be outnumber and if the reach the tunnel the city will be lost again,so you are our best line of defense!"Said crux.
"Don't worry, we will not let pass a single tank! "Said Frederico.
"Finally the action, I was getting bored on my bed while you enjoy yourself! "Enrico said joking.
After the briefing the pilot took place in their planes, Enrico was delighted to take the control of its new aircraft, a gray F16C like its leader, the plane contrast oddly with his old F4 that he used to fly,for the mission the two Falcon were equipped with XMAA and standard four aircraft went to at the beginning of runway, waiting for the tiger squadron took off.
"Gryphus 1 to control tower, were ready for takeoff! "
"This is control tower, well received, remain on hold until the runway is free! "
"Copy! "Said Federico who profit by to contact his friend" Then Enrico, ready to kick Leasath asses again? "
"I expect that in a while, I look forward to it! "
"Control tower to Gyphus squadron, the runway is cleared, you are cleared for take off, good hunting to you all! "
One after the other fighter planes took off to join the squadron tiger in holding pattern above the base, then the two squadrons took the direction of the east,accompanied by their two AWACS.
Kingshill 13H00
Arrived above Kingshill, under a heavy rain the tiger squadron took the direction of prison camp, while the Gryphus Squadron took charge of the defense of the city, putting themselves in attack position, the voice of crux was heard on the radio.
"Crux to Gryphus Squadron! The Miller unit uses the highways under construction for cover their movements, the location is well concealed making it impossible to identify from the air,wait for the enemy vehicles to leave the rendezvous point,then strike! "Said crux.
"Bergman to Gryphus team, my men are in a defensive position at the entrance of tunnels, if you succeed like the last mission,we not have to worry about! "Said Bergman trusting from the turret of his T80 tank , the three entrances are each defended by two T80 tank and two M2 Bradley and several soldiers.
"First armored column approaching from the northeast road! "Said crux, the planes soon head to the armored formation, consisting of two Challenger II and two BMP3, the two Su 25 eliminates the column with their bombs the first pass.
"Nice pass guys! "Compliments Gryphus 5,however enemy aircraft appear from the north on their radar screens, a flight of four Mig 21-93 an improved version of mig 21, accompanied by four J35J.
"Looks like we got company! "Said Gryphus 1, observing his radar. "Let's deal with these intruder, Gryphus 2 and 3, we let you take charge of Miller unit made call if you are in trouble! "Adds Frederico.
"Gryphus 5,i leave the draken to you,i take the mig,ready for action?"Said Frederico.
"Ready for Action,finally come to the scene,missiles ready!"Said an enthusiast Enrico.
The two F 16 approaching enemy and opened fire, sending a volley of XMAA, enemy planes do not have time to fight back and try to avoid the missile, however their pilots are not fast enough and Frederico XMAA destroy three mig and those of Enrico two J35J.
"Rhaaa! damn Southern Cross! "Yells the pilot of surviving mig, he managed to get behind the F16C Frederico attempting to target F16C.
"Gryphus 1, he is on you turn right! "Said Enrico, at the time the F16 clears, Enrico shooting a Sidewinder, destroying the Mig.
"Thank Gryphus 5! You have not lost your combat capabilities! "Declares Frederico recognizing,"Anytime boss,and sorry i steal your mig,you can take my draken in return!" Gryphus 1 immediately shot the two surviving Draken with more enemy plane come,engaging the two F16.
Meanwhile, two other armored columns of the Miller unit , one south and one in the center head to the tunnel entrances at full speed, the two columns each include a Sam and an AA gun.
"Miller unit 3rd artillery division,Commencing with the advance!"Shout the commander of the miller unit.
"Gryphus 3, you take care the southern column, I will undertake to this one, and attention to their anti-aircraft guns and SAM! "
"Roger that, I'll take care and be careful too! "Answers Tanjico.
The two Su 25 each to attack the enemy troops, Mikos happens in the axle of the Leasath column has low altitude SAM does not have time to lock it but receives the shooting by the anti air cannon, however that does not stop and opened fire with his gun Gsh 30, the powerful shells pierce the armor of the old enemy M60 patton , leaving only the smoking carcass, to the pleasure of Bergman.
"Crush anyone in your way!All troops head for the tunnel!"Said another leasath soldier.
"You'll have to kill me first!"Said Tanjico which starts attacking the enemy on its flank under the fire of AA guns, dropping a bomb on the head of the convoy, destroying several vehicles, but one of the MSA who escaped the first pass of Frogfoot, fired a missile , the pilot deploys its thermal decoys, though the missile explodes near the Su 25 damaging its left wing.
"Aircraft damaged."Said the Aids defensive system of his plane.
"seriously? I had not remarked!" he says on a sarcastic tone.
"Gryphus 3,are you alright?"Ask crux a bit worried.
"Light damage,I'm fine crux thanks."He replied,repeating a pass, he eliminates the remaining enemy troops with his gun pod.
"Damn it!Our third column has been destroyed!Where is our air cover?"Said a angry commander.
"Crux to Gryphus squadron,new enemy plane are coming from the east,enemy A10 escorted by a flight of mirage G, and three enemy column just aperead,the will be try to destroy our defensive position,don't let them approaching the tunnels!"Advise Crux.
An enemy squadron from the east, consisting of four A10 Yellow and red with fire balls painted on the wings are escorted by three mirage g, the mirage G is a multi-role aircraft,a variable-sweep wing,and equipped of air to air missiles, planes are painted pink with a red heart painted on the nose, it is composed entirely of women.
"This is rose 2 Looks like these four planes cause many problems! "Said one of the pilot of the squadron.
"The Southern Cross is dangerous, be careful girls! "Warns their leader" The enemy, however, has two fighters, so we're going to attack them all together, firestorm squadron,we let you have the joy of destroying the enemy troops guarding the tunnel! "Said the female leader.
"Roger ma'am." Answers a male voice. "Firestorm squadron we will destroy some enemy armored tank! "The four A10 split into two groups to multiply their chances of a breakthrough for Miller unit, while the three Mirage attacking two F16C.
"Hem,this is Gryphus 2 i can handle without problems Miller unit, however the A10 will cause us many worries! »Request a slightly worried Mikos.
"Gryphus 5, go help our friends, prevent these Thunderbolt causing damage to our friend Bergman, I take care of ones! "Orders Frederico.
"Roger leader, be careful! "The F 16 Enrico thus chases the Firestorm squadron.
"Well well well, looks like one to the Southern Cross just for us! "Declares the Rose squadron leader.
"A woman? I told me that there has only girl to have a such color to their planes ..."Said Frederico laughing.
"If Alicia heard that ..." Said internally Crux, smiling.
"I see macho are out, so I will have no remorse to send you to the mat! "Said one of her teammate.
"I'm a pilot and gentleman, ladies you have the honor to open the party! "Said Frederico politely.
"Very kind of you! "Answers the young woman, who immediately fired two missiles at Gryphus 1, narrowly avoiding missiles. The aurelian reacted immediately and fired two missiles in turn destroying a Mirage G which ends up crashing in a field.
"Rose 3 was shot down, you will pay for that bastard! "Said Rose 2, which attack of Gryphus 1 on his own, opening fire with two double-barrel installed in the nose of the plane, Federico avoided without much difficulty, in return he sent one of his remaining XMAA on the attacking mirage G, less maneuverable than the F16 she can't escape the missile, which exploded the plane, turning it into fireball.
Having seen his teammate down within five minutes she can help but have both scared and at the same time to be impressed. "You killed my teammate in less than five minutes ... your reputation is been proven! "She said. "Now it's between you and me! "
"Enemy in sight,open fire!"Said Bergman,the tanks fire on the enemy destroying several vehicles.
Meanwhile at the same time Gryphus two and three come somehow to deal with enemy troops on the north an south,however a ground fighting took place between the defense force and the enemy unit, Bergman leave his tank before exploding when it has been hit by a shell, Major sheltered behind sandbag continues to shoot the approaching soldier with his M16,killing several leasaths soldiers.
"Dammit they just keep coming,give me a break!"Said a aurelian Bradley.
"If they make it through here,we will lose Port-Patterson,you've got to hold out!"Said Bergman,reloading his rifle."We need air support here,Gryphus squadron,what are you doing?"
"Hold on major,allied support incoming!"Said crux.
"Look!That ours helicopter!"Said an aurelian soldier.
Suddenly a barrage of rocket destroy the enemy tanks,the rocket has been fired from a aurelian Mil-mi 28 attack helicopter,three of them pass over the Bergman head"This is the third helicopter battalion,commencing to eliminate the enemy forces!"
"Good to see you guys,you come just in time!"Said Bergman,the three chopper attacking the surviving forces destroying all their vehicles.
"Fourth enemy group destroyed,that good!"Said a happily crux.
"Firestorm 3 and 4 we come to the south tunnel, we will launch the attack, do not worry about the SU25! "However, the two A10 had not seen that one member of the Gryphus Squadron pursued them when their missile warning alarm activates."Damn a missile!"said one of the A10 pilot,the two plane tried to evade,unfortunately they are both shoot down by Gryphus 5.
"Thanks Gryphus 5!I finish them,go help gryphus 2"He said,dropping his bomb,destroying entirely the column.
"Fifht enemy group destroyed,one last group remaining"Advise Crux.
"Two of ours went down!"Said firestorm 2,the two surviving member of firestorm squadron tried to attack the enemy troop"What the..."the plane of firestorm 2 was destroyed when bullet from the Mikos su 25 pierce the cockpit of the thunderbolt,killing his pilot and destroy the plane,the flight lead followed soon after when two air to air missile damage his plane,out of controls,the A10 crashing on the enemy surviving tanks,destroying all the remaining tanks.
"That's a lucky shoot!"He said.
"All enemy ground forces eliminates,good job everyone!"Said Crux.
"This A10 had helping me, how its ironic!"Add Tanjicos.
In the cloudy sky the young women of the rose squadron attacking Gryphus 1,trying to shoot him with her last missiles,but the aurelian pilot his better than her avoiding all her attack,doing a immelman he placed his plane just behind her,he shoot her with his gun,hitting the engine,the plane trailing smoke,however unlike what she was thinking,she is not shot down,then her radio come to life."Piloto Leasath, ¿me oyes?"(leasath pilot,can you hear me?)Called Gryphus 1.
"Te escucho,why you don't finish me?"Asked the woman.
"I can see that you do not have missiles ,and bullets I think!"He replied."And I do not have a habit of slaughtering defenseless people, even if the opponent."
"So...what should we do?"She asked.
"You have two choice,follow us to our base,or you can tried to return to you base!"
"Hum,I'm running low of fuel,and your base is nearer than mine and my ejection seat don't work,so i have no choice,so i follow you!"She said.
"Good,crux this is Gryphus 1,i have a leasath pilot with me,tell the base do not shoot her when we coming!"
"Copy, sir...i mean gryphus 1,all enemy forces has been eliminate or...retreating,the mission is a success,all planes RTB"
The mirage and the falcon go to regroup with the other aircraft.
"One last thing...what is your name?"Ask Frederico.
"Larrazabal,Angela Salas Larrazabal!"
"That a cute,and long name!,my name is Rodriguez,Frederico Rodriguez!"He said,the gryphus squadron leave the area,leaving only the miller destroyed vehicles,and crashed planes,when come the first sun rays.
San Carlos air base 14H12
The aurelian planes,accompanied by the leasath Mirage G go to port patterson,soon after they landing on the runaway,the Tanjicos damaged Su 25 landed first followed by the leasath woman,and the other followed behind,the Mirage is parked in a empty hangar,rejoined by several aurelian Humvee and a police van,Angela exited of the cockpit,she has brown hair and a ponytail and blue eyes,she is escorted to the van,and transported to a detention cell in the base,the commander Varga come to the encounter of the Gryphus squadron in their hangar.
"Good job gentlemen!Thanks to you the city is safe,the leasath will not try to attack the city before a long time!"Said the commander.
"Gracias comandante,and have you information about the mission of the tiger team?"Ask Frederico.
"Their mission is accomplished,all the aurelian POW have been released,however Wong has been shot down but they were be able to recovering him and just like you they bring an enemy pilot when they recovering Wong!"The commander say.
On half an hour later,the tiger squadron returned from his successful Mission,however unlike them,their are causalities in their squadron,Wong has been shot down and rescued and Kyle has been hit,his F15 with a missing right wing landed,the firefight an paramedics of the base come to the plane,the firemen spray the F15 with compressed air foam,while kyle is transported to the infirmary base,a helicopter unload his passenger,wong is sent to the infirmary too,accompanied by the member of gryphus and tiger squadron.
At the infirmary the wounded are treated,kyle exit,unlike his plane he is in perfect condition,however Wong has a plaster cast for his leg.
"Holly shit kyle,you are really a artist!Return to the base,a wing with less it is not given to everyone!"Said Frederico.
"Thanks!myself I do not believe it!"He said it still amazed,and they enter in the infirmary room.
"Wong,how's you?"Ask John.
"I've been better but OK, the doctor told me that I had for a week!"He said lying on his bed,slapping on his plaster."Sorry,i can't go with you for the next mission for a short time!"He said disappointed.
"do not worry, recovers well, we will do well to get by with three!"Said John to his friend.
"Thanks sir,but before there is a man who i want to see..."Wong request.
San Carlos air base,detention area.
From his cell where she is imprisoned,the young blond woman look through the small window the exterior of the base,the big activity of the staff personnel,she lies down on his bunk,when two aurelian soldier with a third person,a leasath pilot enter,they put the pilot in a cell front of her,she approaching to see his comrades,she recognize him.
"Bernardo,is that you?"She ask to him.
"Angela?What are you doing here?"He said astonished.
"I had to help to retake the city,but my squadron has been shot down by the southern cross!He damage my plane and he give me the choice to return to my base,or to follow him to this base,with no ammo or missile and my plane was in running of fuel,just enough to come here,but I'm not a traitor!"She said to avoid misunderstanding.
Bernardo smiling and seat on his bed"Don't worry,you haven't no choice,between life an death,you choice life,like any person supposed would have done!"He said.
"Yeah...and you,what happened for you?"
"Our squadron had received a mission to prevent the release of a prisoner camp, when we arrived they were already release their soldiers, so we engaged in combat with their squadron, I managed to shoot down one of them but I got down in my turn, I managed to eject me before my plane explodes against a mountain!"
"You had lucky,and then? "She curiously request.
"I landed in the forest, and I could see the pilot I had shot myself was pulled out too, so I took my gun and headed towards him once at his meeting, I told him to put his hands up, then I pointed my gun in his direction and I shot."
"Wait, you just told me you killed him? "She said angrily.
"I never said that I had killed him! It was a snake approached him, and the venom of this snake is more deadly than a bullet, you really believe that if I had killed him I would be surrender to them? "
"You got a point,he had to be afraid ..."She said with a sigh.
The other person entered the room, it was this time three pilots and the aurelian commander, one of which was on crutches,the pilots and the commander advanced towards the detention cell at the request of the commander the two prisoners are released from their cells.
"Hey, look, the guy with the crutches, it's him that I shot down! "Pointing the finger on Wong.
"You out of hurting him to make it in this condition! "She said, seeing his cast.
"No, he did it himself after a bad fall from a tree that had caught his parachute ..."
"Ah ... it is rather paradoxical given the situation! "She said, smiling, the four men approach the two pilots, who salute immediately the Aurelians and the oseans,they return the salute and Wong spoke.
"Ah, so here is our two prisoner, John, Frederico and you Commander, I wanted to present the Lieutenant Alvarez, the man who shot me ... and treated afterwards my wound! "Said Wong.
John approaches Alvarez and says, "So it was you who managed to take out my friend, I can only congratulate you despite the fact that we are enemies! "
"I had to accomplish my mission defeating you, and how are your leg Wong ? "
"Thanks to you I will not be able to fly again before some time, but thank you! "Said Wong, smiling.
The commander spoke to his attention "Well I can tell you almost succeeded, at least your country can be proud to have a fighter pilot like you! "
"Thank you, If I could do more, I would have done! And good recovery Wong for you! "Said Alvarez to finish.
"Commander, this is the captain Larrazabal, captured during the defense of the city! "Said Federico to the other.
"I can finally put a face to you, southern cross, and be captured is a big word ... let's say I do not really have a choice, at Southern Cross case, if one day one of my fellow shooting you, that would mean there best to you ... or he has had an incredible opportunity!"She say smiling.
"Hey hey, thank you for telling me, and you had to be at port patterson, you can say you've managed to do this! "He said laughing, which clears the smile of the young woman.
"Now we have to go! "Said the commander." Corporal, make sure that both our guests are treated well until their transfer to a prison camp! "The soldier acquiesce the four officers saluted both Leasath and preparing to leave when Alvarez made a final speech.
"Hey, if one day this damn war ends, I'd fly with you, peacefully this time! "He said sincerely.
"I like too!" Angela adds, smiling.
"It will be with great pleasure! "Said Frederico.
"For me, too, I do recall remember elsewhere! "Said John nostalgic.
"The same, what a pity that we have to go to war for that ..." Said Wong on a desolate air.
After this meeting, the group heads to the runway as an air transport from osea brings new material to strengthen the group for the osean and aurelian material,soon after two C5 galaxy escorted by F2A viper fighter and a Jas39Gripen painted in dark yellow, with a rabbit painted on the tail landing, the pilot of the gripen out of the aircraft, it is a young 24 year old girl,she has long red hair, and blue eyes(and big breast) and presents herself to the commander.
"Lieutenant Charlotte Yeager I received my assignment to the tiger squadron,at your order sir! "She said, bowing in a serious voice.
"At ease Lieutenant, I'm the commander Varga in charge for the base, Colonel Rodriguez here are the Gryphus Squadron leader and colonel Eilis are the tiger squadron leader, and the Captain Wong of the squadron tiger too!"He say,presenting the pilots.
"I had been advise of the arrival of a new member to the squadron, welcome in our squadron Lieutenant Yeager! "He said, displaying a smile.
"Thank you sir, it is an honor for me to fight you for this country! "She said relaxed.
"Follow us, we will introduce you to the rest of the drivers! "Said the commander, a Humvee stops and embarks everyone, while the luggage of the lieutenant are loaded into the back of the vehicle, which immediately leads to the main building of the base.
Meanwhile the C5 are emptied of their cargo, in addition to weapons and ammunition, four Mirage 2000-5 are discharged, these aircraft are modernized versions of the Mirage 2000, combining aerial combat capabilities and the ground attack and benefiting from a better handling and a greater ability to targeting, both C5 and their escort retake the road to Osea, while the mechanics are already busy assembling the mirages that will be needed for future operations.
Dassault Mirage G:The Mirage G was an experimental fighter/multi-role two seat twin engine with variable geometry for the wing capable of both interception and nuclear mission ,build by dassault aviation in 1967,the aircraft share similarity with the Tornado and the F14 in some case,the plane can be use from aircraft carrier,he can reach Mach 2.2 and had a range of 3 850km(2392 miles for the English guys!)only three plane was built,one crash in test evaluation,unfortunately the program ended in 1970 without the aircraft entering production.
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