(SF novel) East of Nakba (72)

 

(Japanese Version)

 

Part I. Israel bombs a nuclear plant in Iran (69)

 

Chapter 26 US Military embarks on (4) Pentagon Directive (2/2)


 

After a brief discussion, the Pentagon immediately ordered an emergency operation to the forward headquarter. Forward headquarter of the U.S. Central Command in Qatar ordered three pilots to scramble Israeli jets in the Persian Gulf. Prior to takeoff, three pilots were given no details except only to join the Israeli jets. They were told that the further instruction would be given later. They were also given no general guidance regarding their duty or the reason of the scramble. They had to obey absolutely the order of their superiors. But it also meant that soldiers would not be burdened any responsibility as long as they faithfully achieved the order. The pilots felt easy without knowing the facts. Ignorance was bliss.

 

Shortly after taking off from Al Udeid airbase, three US pilots were given new instructions. One pilot was instructed to guide a Israeli fighter in the vanguard of the formation to the aircraft carrier "Harry S. Truman". Other two pilots were instructed to escort the remaining No. 2 and No. 3 jets and guide them to the inland area of the Arabian Peninsula.

 

 

(To be continued ----)

 

Areha Kazuya

(From an ordinary citizen in the cloud)

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