() Although Canglong’s words were vulgar, they were humorous coming from the mouth of a big shot. They also moderately adjusted the atmosphere on the rooftop. Reporters also discovered that this calm prophet was not just a demagogue. Just a magic stick.
In the base, Xiami looked at the bright spots on the radar screen. General Badr and Snow Leopard also came. Snow Leopard smiled and said: "The great prophet is now standing on the top of the provincial government building with all reporters and officials in Basra. The province must be a key bombing target for the US military, but you have to be patient, if you miss a plane coming in, you will end up being blamed."
"You really know how to cause trouble." Xiami's face became solemn, and then he picked up the radio and said, "Attention all missile sites, the life and death of the entire Basra is now in our hands. I just got the news that the great prophet has communicated with all officials and people We are gathering in Zhengfu, which will be a key bombing target for the US military. If we miss a plane entering Basra's airspace, the consequence will be that the entire Basra loses its prophet and falls into war again."
Saying that, Xiami repeated it again, and the fear in the hearts of the missile soldiers in the ten missile positions suddenly disappeared. The moment the air defense alarm was sounded, they were actually trembling with fear. After all, this was the first time to launch a mission. They are making such weapons, and American aircraft have caused a lot of psychological pressure on them.
"Defend the Prophet, defend Basra." The excited voices of the missile soldiers came from the other end of the radio.
Hearing these words, Xiami felt a little more relieved. Although there were Russian experts and Second Artillery technicians at each missile position, in this actual combat environment, everyone would be under psychological pressure. But at this time, Faith It is undoubtedly the best medicine to overcome fear.
"The Prophet is with us, God is with us." Xiami was rarely excited for a moment, and after saying this, his face turned cold again.
"You are becoming more and more awesome." Snow Leopard was on the side and patted his shoulder.
Xiami glared at him and ignored him, but stared at the radar screen. Everyone watched nervously as those red dots approached the airspace of Basra. Their heartbeat began to accelerate, their blood seemed to be boiling, and their breathing began to quicken. .
The technician suddenly said: "We have entered the optimal attack distance and can now launch missiles."
Xiami picked up the radio and said calmly: "Attention all missile positions, the enemy aircraft has entered the optimal attack distance. Turn on all radar locking systems. You only have twenty seconds to prepare."
A neat sound came from the missile site. Previously, in order to imitate the detection of the US military's radar system, almost all the radar trucks in the missile site turned off their signals to imitate detection.
When Xiami gave the order, they quickly activated the system according to their usual training, and a missile defense net was quickly rolled out over Basra.
"Position No. 1 is ready, please send her."
"Position No. 2 is ready, please send her."
"Position No. 3 is ready, please fire."
"Fa" Xiami was about to give the order to fire.
Suddenly, the technician looked at the radar screen with a surprised look on his face: "Wait a minute, look at this."
Xiami looked strange. He looked at the radar screen and found that one of the nine planes had actually returned, and it was the only F16C.
"What's going on?" Everyone looked strange.
The technicians couldn't figure it out, but soon they discovered that the F16C did not return, but circled behind the Predator drone. Then something even more surprising happened to them.
Ten kilometers away from the airspace of Basra, a fleet of F16C guided aircraft was approaching Basra. As the only fighter pilot of the Iraqi Air Force after the establishment of the new government, Aziz has experienced many wars. He was once a pilot of the Iraqi Air Force during the Saddam era.
It's just that during Saddam's period, the treatment of the Air Force did not seem to be very good. The suspicious Saddam was always worried that the Air Force would rebel, so Aziz and his fellow pilots almost did not dispatch when the US-British coalition invaded Iraq. Not even a single fighter jet confronted the US-British coalition air force, but the entire Iraqi Air Force had not been dispatched even once.
Some people say that it was the Air Force that abandoned Saddam, but Aziz and his colleagues knew very well that it was Saddam who abandoned the Air Force. From the Gulf War to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait to the Iran-Iraq War, the Iraqi Air Force at that time suffered After many purges, even in the Iran-Iraq War, the Iraqi Air Force made outstanding contributions, but it was not enough to make Saddam rest assured of them. As soon as the war was over, many senior generals in the Air Force who had made great contributions were dismissed, and even Even the ace pilot who shot down many Iranian planes was put on trial and eventually shot.
Recalling this past event, Aziz was very emotional. After the war in Iraq, Aziz surrendered to the US military and joined the newly formed Iraqi Air Force. They thought their nightmare was over, but they didn't expect that it had just begun. .
The Americans have no intention of supporting the recovery of the Iraqi Air Force. From the time they occupied it until now, the aircraft flown by Aziz and his companions are worse than the old-fashioned fighter jets of the Iraqi Air Force. They managed to get two F16Cs, but The US military has designated many no-fly zones.
The good times did not last long, and the other one was indeed divided into Basra. Aziz, who had no wingman, knew very well that it was impossible for an F16C to form a real combat effectiveness and could not pose any threat to the US military. Although the Americans said that this was to let them It is used for training, so no wingman is needed.
But if these bullshit can deal with the government, it cannot deal with pilots like them. The Americans, under the guise of supporting the Iraqi security forces, are checking and balancing them, fearing that they will have the strength to fight against the US military.
After receiving the order to attack Basra, Aziz completely gave up on the US military. This obviously allowed him to test the waters. An F16C without a wingman carried seven or eight drones to Basra. This obviously allowed him to Use it as bait. After all, Basra has two J-7Ms and has created the miracle of shooting down an F16C.
So Aziz planned that after entering Basra's airspace this time, he would throw away the bomb and run away. He would not engage in any fight with Basra's two J-7Ms until he was killed.
"Base, this is Osprey. I have arrived at the predetermined location and will launch an attack." Aziz opened the US military's communication code and started talking to the base.
"The base has received it. The Osprey can launch an attack on your own. Your mission has been changed. Destroy the two J-7Ms in the Basra airspace. Do you understand? Destroy the two J-7Ms to create favorable conditions for subsequent bombings." A message from the base came. Come the commander's voice.
At that time, Aziz's face was ashen, and all his plans were shattered. The Americans really did not want him to go back.
"Osprey understands." Aziz said solemnly, and then turned off the radio. This time he was about to have a life-and-death fight. "Since you asked me to die, I won't make it easy for you either."
Aziz pulled the lever, and then began to turn, fly away from the planned channel, and climb into the best attack posture. However, the target he wanted to attack was not Basra's target, but the Predator drones aiming their weapon systems at the drones behind them.
After the man-machine and the aerial cannon locked onto a drone, Aziz pressed the red button on the lever and conducted the first round of speed.
Through the positioning system, Natasha and the others saw a scene that surprised them in the Baghdad Air Force Base. On the radar screen, Aziz deviated from the scheduled route and launched an attack on the Predator drone. The reason for this determination was that
It was because a drone suddenly broke away from its flight and fell.
At the same time, two other planes were also shot down. Natasha and her air force staff had a bad omen. Aziz had rebelled.
"Change the tactical target of the UAV and destroy the Osprey." Without Natasha's need to say anything, the air force staff officer immediately issued the order.
The Iraqi Air Force commander standing aside also had a livid face. Natasha looked at him coldly and said sarcastically: "This is your Iraqi Air Force. Let the first, second and third detachments attack to take over the drone mission.
This traitor must be eliminated no matter what."
The commander wanted to explain something, but said nothing. Apparently the situation was clear and he also knew the reason why Aziz rebelled.
At the same time, Xiami and the others in the Basra base also saw this scene, and they were all shocked. Two Predator drones were shot down first, and then the third one was also hit after a few seconds of fighting.
come down.
On the radar screen, the F16C began to attack the fourth Predator drone, but the Predators from another unit reacted and headed towards the F16C. It seemed that they felt threatened. The F16C stopped fighting and headed towards Basra.
Flying in the airspace.
"What's going on? One's own people are beating one's own people." Snow Leopard looked confused.
"This should be a mutiny." At this moment, Bai Wuchang suddenly came over, "The US military knows very well how many aircraft we have, so they let this Iraqi pilot fly an F16C to fight against us. In fact, he came to die.
It’s not surprising to rebel.”
Although Bai Wuchang's explanation made sense, they didn't dare to believe it. After all, this was a war. If there was any conspiracy, they couldn't afford to lose.
But at this moment, the radar reacted again, letting them understand something. Three detachments of F16 fighters took off from the Baghdad Air Force Base, obviously coming this way.
"The movement of the US military is already very clear. This Iraqi pilot has rebelled." Bai Wuchang said, "If you cannot make a decision as soon as possible, please contact the commander quickly."
Xiami nodded and contacted Canglong. Standing on the provincial government building, Canglong was wondering why he received the news before the air raid started.
"Rebellion." Canglong asked softly.
"Yes, it's just possible."
Canglong had a puzzled look on his face. Basra did not show enough armed force. The defection of this Iraqi pilot was indeed a bit bizarre. However, after Xiami explained, Canglong understood and then issued the order: "Let Bai Wuchang take off for aerial identification."
"Yes." After receiving Canglong's order, Xiami was about to convey it, but Bai Wuchang had disappeared.
Snow Leopard said: "He has already gone to the hangar. How were these Iraqi pilots forced to rebel?"
Xiami nodded and asked the technician to try to contact the Iraqi pilot, and then ordered the missile unit to be on standby.