Notes from Author: Niall takes on a new (secret Mission).
Apologies about the delay! In repentance, this chapter is about as long as the entire four previous chapters combined, so I hope you can forgive me!
Trigger Warning: Mild description of previous racial violence so if it upsets you, please do not read. Message me and I can update you on what happened.
IMPORTANT!!!! As one of you lovely readers pointed out, Louis' rank as Lieutenant Commander would grant him the prefix LCDR instead of LT, and as such he would be addressed as Commander Tomlinson and not Lieutenant Tomlinson by his fellow service men. From here on out, I will use that title to be accurate, and I just wanted to comment on it here to clear up any confusion. I will of course go back to change it earlier in the story once the rest of this gets finished. I cringe to think about all the other mistakes I've made (and probably will make) in this story, because I would never ever intend to offend anyone in the services or who has family/friends in the services. What they do for our countries is an incredibly brave sacrifice, and they deserve all the respect they can get. Never forget to thank them for what they do.
So this one goes out to Sam (Thanks!!!!).
Thanks and enjoy!
Mood music:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABavfazPTjo
Playing with the Boys - Kenny Loggins
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyxLaHmOaYM
Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay - Otis Redding
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUis9yny_lI
Take My Breath Away - Berlin
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RealityBetterThanFiction's Crash-Course to Aviation:
Immelmann - An agressive maneuver that results in a 180 degree turn of direction to engage an oncoming lower altitude attacker by gaining a better attack position.
G-force - Force of gravity acting on an object, basically the force of acceleration (1g = object sitting at rest on Earth's surface). Most fighter pilots are trained to be able to tolerate 7-8g through extensive physical training and use of specialized equipment. Most of us normal folk can only tolerate about 5g (probably less...at least for wimps like me) without passing out. For reference, a roller coaster would probably be about 2-3 g.
G-suit - A specialized flight suit that helps pilots withstand high positive G-force by inflating and pumping blood from the lower body up to the torso and head to keep a pilot conscious during a dogfight. Yes, they are at risk for passing out in their plane...pretty scary.
Beretta - A type of firearm that is standard issue for many law enforcement and military personnel.
Story starts below...Enjoy!
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"Plane one performs an Immelmann and goes to immediate guns on the bogey at a range of...twelve meters? Have you lost your God-damned mind?" Commander Tomlinson asked, slapping the assignment down on Harry's desk.
"No, Sir. Not that I can recall," Harry replied, trying so desperately not to stand up and smack the sneer right off Commander Tomlinson's face. Just another day in Aerodynamics. Monday afternoons were always enjoyable. It was week three now, and Harry didn't know how much more of this he was going to be able to take before he had a full on mental breakdown.
"Well then you're certainly not using it to fly. Because this shit," he smacked his hand over the paper again in disgust, "is going to get you fucking killed up there."
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Take My Breath Away
Teen FictionThere is a prestigious school in the British Royal Navy classified as Premier Delta - or as it is known by its flyers, 1D. These select pilots are an elite set of Naval lieutenants who are trained in the skill of aggressive aerial combat. They are i...
