Galactic Empire in New World

Part 8 Chapter 34C Air Battle of Paganda

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20 km from Mu Empire air base.
Mu Empire's Greyhound Squadron

8 F-4 fighters quickly climbed to an altitude of 15 kilometers using afterburners. Configured as interceptors, the F-4s carried only 4 AA missiles and a 20mm canon. They carried only 2 small 600-liter drop tanks made of paper and protected by a layer of fuel corrosion-resistant plastic. The fuel stored in the drop tanks is quickly depleted, as it will only be used in takeoff until it reaches cruising altitude.

"We will directly attack the enemy bomber without the need to acknowledge with control." Greyhound leader said.

"Ok, boss. We'll go with you," said Greyhound 6.

"We climbed to an altitude of 15,000 meters, which means we are above them. If they don't have radar, this is a piece of cake. We can go home and have time to take an afternoon nap before we have to make a report." Greyhound 2 said.

Everyone in the squadron laughed at the comment.

"Drop tank depleted. Ejecting drop tank! Switch off afterburners," said Greyhound leader, which was followed in the next few seconds by all the aircraft in the squadron.

All the F-4s were now just coasting from 12,000 meters to 15,000 meters.

"It's a good thing we won the lottery this morning, otherwise, we'd have to escort the B-2 to Gra Valkas. I'm too lazy to fly all day and have to refuel in the air. The maneuver is really difficult." said Greyhound 4.

"Hay, that's a basic maneuver. You have to keep practicing that. Otherwise you could make the whole mission fail." said Greyhound 3.

"Yeah, right, but it's still annoying." said Greyhound 4.

"Stop the chatter! The radar has picked up the enemy! They are 35 km ahead of us. We are still at an altitude of 13700 meters. Climb to 15,000 meters immediately!" said Greyhound leader.

"Yes, sir." Said all the pilots of the Greyhound squadron.

They immediately increased their climb speed to get on top of the enemy aircraft as quickly as possible.

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35 km from the location of Greyhound Squadron.
Gra Valkas Guti Maun Attack Force, part of 3rd Air Corps.

Fight leader Arley Tolliger is one of the leaders of the Special Extermination Operations Division of Gra Valkas. He deliberately led this attack force himself to test the enemy's strength.

"We live 40 km from the bombing area. Check and recheck all equipment, make sure the bombsight is functioning properly." Arley said.

"Yes, sir." All the pilots said.