Chapter 268: Wind, Sand and Stars (2)
Kvagurölsh on the shores of Lake Bala after Tanya completed her mission.
"Attention all aircraft units, you have obtained permission to start - now conduct a communications check, and after confirming that everything is correct, begin the cold start procedures and prepare to load personnel." The dispatcher on the tower said on the radio.
"Communication check in progress - confirming that there are no abnormalities in the current communication, starting the self-check procedure and inertial navigation calibration, and it is expected to be ready to receive the 'cargo' in one minute." said the leading aircraft "Griffin".
In the command tent next to the apron, Alexandra also reminded Captain Steele, the commander-in-chief in charge of this operation.
"I remind you again, Captain, this operation will be an air force-led cover operation, so I need your commandos to capture the key facilities of the enemy air base intact."
Steele also said that as long as the Air Force can successfully suppress the Su Army's Foxtrot fighters, they will be able to do a perfect job of moving.
"However, Your Excellency Marshal, how much time do we have before the Su army blocks the airspace?"
“Tanya and the others have successfully destroyed the Su army’s long-range early warning radar and caused some damage to the air defense network.
But this can only delay the operation for half an hour at most. Once the transport aircraft formation misses this window of opportunity, we will have to give up the operation.
As for air supremacy, as long as you are outside the Su Army's air defense network, we can let the newly developed Typhoon fighters protect your sky.
But you are in the rear of the Su army after all, so you must fight quickly and decisively. "
Next to the two men, two other main division commanders were also listening.
“Marshal, although I don’t want to do this, I still want to ask you why you insist on taking such a risky action?
After all, since we occupied Daysville, we can always raid the Su Army's air base along the highway. As long as we use our skilled blitzkrieg, the Su Army will definitely be caught off guard by us."
"That's true, but the main force of the army has more important tasks." Alexandra said and placed a red military flag on the map - Jair.
"Sterling, your mission is to assist Berge's armored forces in the raid on Gyor. The Su army not only has heavy troops guarding the place, but has also turned it into a super fortress like Sevastopol.
Obviously, the Su army is currently focusing their attention on their "Atomic Grater" - Jer.
Therefore we need to launch a surprise attack to capture their air base and have Mako use thermobaric bombs to create a highway of death and completely destroy the Soviet army's defense along the Lake Balaton line."
While the few of them were chatting, Steele's commandos also arrived at the airfield in their M113s. They had everything, from urban management officers to basic Meng army soldiers and heavy infantry.
At the same time, a large group of Maximas passed in the sky, escorted by Warhawk helicopters and Rafale interceptors.
"Marshal, even so, your action is still too risky. If the captain's commando team makes a mistake, will the cute army commander think that we..."
Before Sterling could finish his words, Alexandra interrupted him with a serious face.
"Remember this, Sterling, we all have our own mission in this operation.
I arranged for the captain's commando team to conduct the most dangerous ground operations not because I regarded him and his men as cannon fodder, but because I trusted his ability. "
Steele also refuted Sterling's words.
"Sir, I am aware of the risks of leading the charge, but you have to know that we have come here with great difficulty across half the world not to hide behind our cute friends and live in disgrace."
"Now you understand, Captain. Get your men ready. Remember, as soon as you land safely, contact the command center immediately. I will take over the command at that time.
I know that just last year, you, your men, and Tanya defeated the Su Army's garrison at Mayport Naval Base despite being severely outnumbered.
Now is the time to let the sticky people feel your abilities again."
"As you wish, Marshal, this operation will be a glory for all of us.
As long as you can provide us with the necessary support, we will be able to take over the air base intact." Steele also saluted Alexandra.
After saying that, Steele got on the exclusive Hummer next to him and left. The Maxima and Warhawk helicopters not far away also began to rotate propellers and prepared to take off.
"Commander, let's put it this way. As long as we successfully annihilate the main force of the Su Army, the city of Jier will naturally be ours. Why do you have to listen to your superiors..."
"Sterling... I don't want to say it again, Jell is an important nuclear research base of the Su army, especially after Sakhalin Island was destroyed by Tanya and others.
If they rely on armored forces, even if the Su army's defenders cannot stop them, they will be able to take away important materials and information, which may include the formula for re-producing MIDAS warheads.
Think about Chicago. I don't want this to happen on our soil. You and Berger must seize that facility and cut off their retreat. As for the air force base... leave it to me."
"...Commander, I understand. I have reserved an airborne reserve for you in case of any emergency. You will have to rely on yourself from now on. I wish you the best of luck in your next operation."
After Sterling finished speaking, he got into the special car and left.
As she watched Sterling leave, Alexandra laughed at herself in her heart.
"The operation went smoothly? Hmm, maybe. I always believe in one sentence - plans can never keep up with changes."
After Sterling left, Steele's air commandos also took off in an orderly manner under the guidance of the dispatcher.
"Adjutant, how are Tanya and Pierce progressing?"
"Commander, everything went well. The Morning Star artillery has entered the new firing array, and the spy is also about to infiltrate the Su army's early warning radar station."
"Sterling is right. There are too many uncertainties in this operation. Although we have made the best possible plans, who knows if we will encounter a situation like Lahm."
"I wouldn't be surprised, Commander, after all our previous use of Rangers was little more than flying line-filling troops.
However, considering the current situation, we have to take a risky approach if we want to win."
At the same time, the two of them came to a parking spot in the rear. Before leaving, Bergé left a batch of Paladin tanks and Cofiling howitzers for Alexandra. It was obvious that he also understood that the next operation would not be smooth.
"According to Tanya and the others, the radar station they raided is on the shore of Lake Balaton, so we can also provide assistance to the captain's troops by water."
During the communication, the Morning Star Cannon had already arrived here through super-time and space transmission.
"It looks like Morning Star's first battle went very smoothly. Relying on hyperspace teleportation, it is much safer than the suicide attack of VDV.
As for now, we should get to work and show the sticky people that these helicopters have other functions besides seizing the technological buildings in the ravines. "
"Understood, Commander."