Thunder Strikes Back

Chapter 42 Trident Squadron

"There's an AWACS to the east, and I see the pulse from it on the MPCD (electronic tactical threat display)," Rashid said, his heavy breathing just now calming down a bit.

"But I didn't see it?"

"I don't think it is a common HS748 early warning aircraft, it is probably an early warning aircraft imported from Israel."

Major General Islam turned his head and glanced at Sami, as if he wanted to say something, but he didn't say anything in the end.

"Indians are getting better at making use of their technical advantages." Sami said what an old friend said.

"In 20 minutes, we lost a quarter of the F16C. You know, the United States has frozen our deal. We can't support it for too long." The major general said with difficulty, and Sammy felt that the major general's voice suddenly became old. Many, today's ambush plan was drawn up by the major general himself. For this reason, he took the risk of dispatching the most precious F16C. He thought that there would always be some Indian planes falling into his trap, but he did not expect this to be the result.Islam used to be the squadron leader in the 5th Squadron. During his tenure, the squadron has always maintained zero casualties and has almost become synonymous with invincibility, but now this era has finally come to an end.

"Listen to me, old friend, our air force has never been fighting with a few advanced aircraft from the Falcon Squadron." Sammy said. The role of No. 5 Squadron was greatly belittled, but the major general realized that he could expect Sami to fight back.Sami has never missed a shot so far, and he has shot down many enemy planes. It seems that he has become his last trump card.

"We need to fight back. Today."

"Yes, fight back, today or tomorrow."

"Those Su-30s must be killed, even one."

"...Uh...I agree with this, but we can start with the MiG-29 or other aircraft first." Sammy said.

"Okay, you go back to Squadron 26 right away, I'm relying on you." The major general said, holding Sami's arm tightly with both hands, like holding a piece of wood that would never sink.

"No problem, but those J-10Bs must be returned to the 33rd Wing."

"Don't worry, they will deliver the remaining 22 soon, and I guarantee that the 33rd Wing will get some of them."

"How long does it mean soon?"

"1 to 2 months." The general said carefully, he knew that it would not be a problem to finally get these planes. The Chinese always keep their promises, but they may not be as fast as they made their wish.

"Old friend, you know the entire Air Force needs to adapt to new tactics, and medium-range ammunition is the basis of all new tactics."

"I know this, and I will try my best. The pilots who have flown the J-10 can form half a squadron now, and even more pilots have flown the simulator, so..."

"However, we don't have much time. It's almost calculated in hours. Even here, it's within the strike range of the Indian Air Force." The colonel interrupted the major general and said to himself.

"The Army has an anti-aircraft brigade guarding the place."

"Don't be too careless, our low-altitude defense has a lot of loopholes, remember how the Americans sneaked in? The Indians will definitely learn this, they will use their technical advantages in ultra-low altitude penetration, remember those Mirage 2000?" After the colonel finished speaking, the major general nodded, and what Sami said was true, the Pakistan Air Force does not have enough search radars and early warning aircraft, and it is difficult to completely control the airspace below 2000 meters.

"I think if they work hard on electronic jamming, for example, they can get a little equipment from Israel, which can completely limit the search range of our radar. I bet, they will definitely think about it." Sami finished, Seeing Islam's face turn back to ashes again, such a thing made him afraid even thinking about it.

"Okay, let's talk about fighting back," Sammy slapped the major general, pulling him back from his unnatural state. ,

"Yes, let's talk about your plan." Speaking of counterattack, the major general's nerves relaxed a little.He believes that it must be Sami who saves himself in the end.

"I have a way, maybe I can lure some of Adampur's MiG-29s out. Then we can kill some. That's what these Indians' plan inspired me."

"What if they dispatch Su-30?"

"Then we abandon the plan."

"Why?" The major general felt that Sami's plan was a little discouraged, and now he wanted to take revenge on India's Su-30MKI.

"Because there is an early warning aircraft hidden in their borders that we cannot see, and the MiG-29s of the Trident Squadron cannot use the data link to grasp all the battlefield situation. This is the reason."

"Are you sure?"

"Yes, but I need Griffin's F16As for a feint attack. For example, an air strike on the headquarters of the Indian 15th Infantry Division in Amritsar."

"Damn it, you're trying to lure the enemy with an F16 for your Thunderbolt? The pilots of Griffin Squadron won't take it."

"There is no need to tell them all the details. Their F16 is the most valuable bait, and the Indians will definitely not be able to resist the temptation."

"Such a mission is worthless. The command post on the border is just a false target for us to see."

"Of course I know that it is a barracks, but in this case, they will not dispatch the Su-30 of the Lion Squadron, but the planes of the Trident Squadron of Adam Bull."

"Why?" The admiral glanced at the map on the wall and found that the above two bases were almost equidistant from Amritsar.

"Because the Indian Air Force has a rigid command system, they are divided into different defense zones in case the commander will make trouble. We must take advantage of this loophole."

"Okay, Griffin will be dispatched. I rely on you." The general patted Samid on the shoulder and immediately agreed to the plan. Distraught by his failure in the morning, his mind is now full of How to retaliate against the Indian Air Force, so it is impossible for him to reject Sami's counterattack plan.

At 4 p.m., Sammy was back at Atak Airport and in the cabin of his Thunderbolt 101. A cruise missile strike by the Indian Air Force a day earlier did not destroy the runway, making the airport still usable.

Two F2As of the Griffin Squadron flew over the head of the Sami plane and headed east. You can see that their wings are full of bombs and anti-radiation missiles.This timing was carefully chosen by Sami. He expected that when it was his turn to attack, the sun should have already set.

"Griffin called, I saw that the four planes of the Black Spider are still parked on the runway, full of pipes, and it seems that they will not be able to take off within 4 minutes." He glanced down, too, as he flew through the airport.Uhak had no idea of ​​the overall mission, or that Sami, not Major General Islam, was currently in control.In his view, such an impetuous cross-border attack on targets in India has no value other than political significance.He knew that the MiG-10 of the Trident would be waiting for him not far away. A few days ago, his wingman was just killed by the R29 launched by the Indian fighter jets of that squadron.

(End of this chapter)