28 Chapter 26: Operation Rescue Eagle Nest

N.F.C. Herman Stanley

12th Atlantican Federation Carrier Group

Republic of Easting Area of Responsibility

150 miles from the Capital City of Metro Tondo

Aboard the Nuclear Powered Herman Stanley Aircraft Carrier are the the finest Pilots of the Atlantican Federation Air Arm of its Navy. They are carefully selected for the mission and that is to prevent the Rebel Aircraft from bombing allied positions. If the situation escalates further, Marines and other assets are on standby for support.

Reaching 150 miles from the country's capital, Five C.F.A.-26 Wasps started launching from the carrier as ordered by the Commanders in the Fleet. Operation: Rescue Eagle Nest has began, five aircraft from the Atlantican Federation was launched from the Carrier.

Due to the President's request to allow the Altanican Federation to their airspace, they allowed by the Republic of Easting Air Force who has jurisdiction in the air defense of the country.

"This is Foxtail, we are heading towards our objective. Confirming clearance to our objective!" The Squadron Leader of the first batch of CF/A - 26 C aircraft asked clearance to their counterparts in the Republic of Easting.

"Roger that that Foxtail, we confirm of your location. Please follow these coordinates, it is the location of the rebel controlled Airspace and Airbases." Air Defense Marshall from the Republic of Easting replied.

"Roger that, we are heading there now!" The Squadron leader followed the Marshall's instruction.

Several minutes later radar had detected two Rebel aircraft. They are returning from their sortie and are scrambling when they detected the five aircraft from the Atlantican Federation.

"I found bogeys on two o'clock permission to engage the targets!" The lead of the squadron asked permission from the commander.

"You are clear to engage rebel aircraft on the air. Do not allow any other bogeys to fly." The commander on the aircraft carrier replied through transmission.

"Roger that!" The Squadron leader replied and orders to scramble for combat.

Seeing Atlantican aircraft in their radar one of the rebel Easting Aircraft engaged the Atlanticans.

"I see one hostile in aggressive!" Second in command of the Atlanticans said to the Flight lead.

"Roger that, bag the bogey!" The flight lead replied and told his other wing men to maneuver at the two rebel aircraft.

"Talon Four!" The wing man said and fired one anti-aircraft missile at the Rebel aircraft immediately destroying it.

"That's a confirm hit, take care of the other one. If it bails out, follow it!" The flight lead recommended.

"Roger!" His wing men replied.

The second rebel aircraft thinking of the situation to his disadvantage bailed out of the fight as fast as it could. Only to be followed by the Atlantican aircraft. After minutes of hot pursuit, the rebel aircraft approached to its destination.

"This is The New Republican Guards Unit of the Provisional Government. You are violating the country's airspace. Turn away now or we will shoot you down!" A radio transmission suddenly sent by the Air Tower at the enemy held Air Force Base.

The Atlantican pilots ignored the call of the rebel forces and proceeded on their mission. The flight lead calls to his wing men to engage any enemy that are shooting at them. On the ground there are a lot of Anti-Aircraft Artillery, a few anti-air missiles and some Manpads.

"SAM Alert!" One of the wing men said to the flight lead.

"Shake it off, move to sector 5 and use flares!" The flight lead said and ordered his wing men to maneuver and use flares.

Two missiles was launched from the ground.

"We cannot proceed with the mission without taking out those triple A's and those pesky SAMs." A wing man said to the flight lead as they evaded the missiles with their flares.

The flight lead decided to turn back and contact base and said, "This is Foxtail, the enemy are armed to the teeth. They have SAMs and heavy triple A's..."

"This is the Nest, we recommend you deny the enemy of movement for now. Move away from the enemy SAM's range. Engage any enemy aircraft that are trying to get out from that base! Reinforcements are on their way." The commander ordered.

"Roger that, we will do as commanded!" Flight lead said and resumed on the mission.

Meanwhile, back to the 12th Atlantican Carrier Group the men of the Atlantican Marines are preparing their equipment. Along with them are Captain Lucas and his men, with him are Jill Hancock and Simon "Jackal" Robertson and more.

"Sir, I guess were here again. Probably you'll get the chance of seeing him again." Jill Hancock told her superior who was watching the Television monitor in the wall.

"Indeed, my protege could have improved by now." Lucas replied to Jill.

"I hope they don't get wiped out this time." Simon suddenly inserted himself to their discussion.

"You indeed got some issues." Lucas replied and crossed his arms chuckling.

"Fanboy!" Simon jeered.

"What's up by the way?" Jill asked Simon.

Simon looks at two and said, "All of us are called to the briefing room. An important task is to be given to us."

Lucas replied to him, "Very well Simon you to go ahead. I'll catch up later."

The two proceeded to the briefing room while Lucas still staring at the TV monitor had a serious look at his face. He soon looks away and went to catch up to the two. In the briefing room the commanders and those who will participate in the special mission are waiting for Lucas.

"My apologies for being late!" Lucas scratches his head.

"Take your seat!" The officer who is in charge of the mission briefing said.

Lucas takes his seat and listens to the officer.

"It has been an hour since Operation: Rescue Eagle Nest has began. Two hours from now, Operation: Rescue Citadel will commence!"