Chapter 6: The Warrior

The expressions of several nearby Chinese soldiers seemed somewhat surprised; the colonel thought: they probably have never seen an old man with a gray beard still flying a plane, indeed, Chinese soldiers do not keep beards

"Mr. Colonel, we have heard about today's battle, the Indian Air Force deployed Su-30 aircraft," the Chinese lieutenant colonel asked in English, the question appearing very direct

Indeed, it is indeed too small. Lin Huaisheng nodded in agreement; he actually did not understand military aircraft, but he felt that this plane was not much larger than the domestically common J-6 or Qiang-5 aircraft

Colonel Mosin rolled his eyes and waved his hand, signaling for the two young men to leave

This is indeed intelligence worth studying, have you confirmed that there was no hit

Oh, the Ministry of Defense

"So, does that mean we won't be punished?" Goya continued to ask, oblivious to the situation.

Indeed, Captain, that is exactly the case. That was my thought at the time

"My friend, the envoy always has useful words; what need do we have for you and me?" the colonel jested

"Remember, long-range attacks," Goya replied

Yes

"At that time, I truly did not think of it, but now I understand," Goya replied, while Jafar remained silent beside him

Alright, let's talk about the enemy

"Report, Captain, I cannot confirm; when the radar lost the target, 2 R27 missiles were still in pursuit, but I did not see him being shot down." Goya deliberately played a trick in his expression, making it sound as if he had shot down 1.5 enemy aircraft, as he did not want to be criticized unilaterally.

Have you been to China

Which flight is escaping?

"What? The Minister of Defense wants to see them? What is going on?" Mosin replied in surprise

"Are you saying that this type of small aircraft is more suitable for aerial combat?" Lin Huaisheng asked

The phone on the desk rang, and the lieutenant colonel answered it: "Squadron leader, it's an outside line."

Who is it

So you took it upon yourself to cross the border and engage in low-altitude combat

"I go every year. Chengdu, Zhuhai, and... Shenyang," the colonel said with a smile

I think you can see more clearly with satellites that the Indians are repairing the roads in the valley; generally speaking, they are not this diligent, especially in April. Don't you find it strange

"Hello," the colonel greeted as he jumped down from the metal ladder. When he removed his combat load-bearing vest, which had an oxygen tube attached, those nearby noticed his rank of colonel, which seemed less impressive given his age. The colonel shook hands with several onlookers and observed that the highest-ranking individual among them was a Chinese army lieutenant colonel. Being so close to the actual control line, it was likely that the purpose of their visit was to investigate the Indian army. Now, this army lieutenant colonel appeared to have something to say.

Uh... Colonel, did you just say that the Indian army is preparing to attack at the border?" Lin Huaisheng said as he hurriedly kept pace with Colonel Sami, steering the conversation back to the Indian army.

They deploy Su-30s every day, which is nothing new; it's just that today they played a trick. Hehe, the worst-case scenario is not this; the Indian 16th Corps to the southeast of the Machha River Valley could charge over at any moment. Their engineers are constructing roads and bridges, and there are numerous shallow depth strongholds. I have never seen them so efficient. Well, my friend, I cannot say too much; I can only report to my superiors. The colonel deliberately mentioned the Indian ground forces, and indeed it had an effect, as the Chinese lieutenant colonel immediately turned around and whispered a few words to others.

"By the way, my friend, do you know Major Song Ning?" Colonel Sami asked immediately afterward

Terrain issue, squad leader. The ridge is blocking radio communications

Listen, you two rascals, go back and iron your military uniforms

The squad leader Mosin slowly placed the telephone receiver down, and then stared blankly at the national flag on the table for a while

"Lieutenant, why have you ceased communication?" the Colonel asked as he threw his military cap onto the table

"Go to New Delhi, go to the Ministry of Defense, you two rascals are in for a treat, the Minister of Defense is going to award you the Warrior's Circular Medal, and you might even meet the Prime Minister. Although I find it hard to understand, I must say, it is certainly a good thing for our squad."

"Colonel, we have an army of millions of people," Lin Huaisheng said, and everyone burst into laughter before getting into different vehicles and heading off in various directions

It is a very good aircraft, but it is a mistake for the Air Force General Staff to want to treat it as an attack aircraft

What is going on

Although Lieutenant Goya could not hear what the person on the phone was saying, he still stole a glance at his partner, a hint of a malicious smile on his face. A few seconds earlier, he had begun to realize that things might be changing for the better

The Ministry of Defense? Clearly, Mosin has never heard of this name, and the Ministry of Defense has never called him.

The two shook hands once again, and as they walked side by side past the aircraft, Colonel Sami patted the "Lightning" fighter jet, its skin still warm to the touch

I believe this matter must be met with severe punishment, but it will have to wait until the regiment commander returns from the induction ceremony of the "Tejas" fighter jet in Bangalore. The military's priority is strict discipline rather than achievements, especially in our 13th regiment. As the lieutenant colonel spoke with his head down, Goya secretly curled his lip, showing a hint of disdain for these remarks

Oh, I see, Lin Huaisheng saw some Pakistani ground crew members preparing to dismantle the missile on the wingtip

Colonel, how is the situation regarding ground attacks?

"Song Ning? Who is that?" Lin Huaisheng looked around at his companions, all of whom were shaking their heads, clearly indicating that they had never heard of this name.

"It is the Chinese Air Force major who is currently visiting our 33rd Brigade base, and he has also brought 2 J-10 fighter jets for test flights. I just thought you might know him in China," said the colonel

We are the squadron leader of the 26th squadron, Mohammed Sami

You have even more ideal multi-role fighter jets, such as the J-10 fighter jet with a larger payload capacity

It is like this. Colonel Moxin nodded repeatedly while answering.

"Yes, sir, the supervisor, the pilots reported that when they disengaged, two R27 missiles were still in pursuit... Yes... just as you said, the range of these missiles is quite far... However, this is a semi-active..."

"No, I believe it is the Phantom V, as it appears to be larger," Lieutenant Goya denied.

Why is it not being executed

A part of the French equipment has always been very effective, but today these magic missiles encountered problems, possibly due to issues with the guidance head's cooling system, rendering them unable to lock onto targets. The Indian pilot was fortunate. These missiles were purchased a few years ago from Libya along with the Mirage V, and Gaddafi had removed the original factory batch numbers, so we can only trust what they say about the shelf life. I have also been to Libya, and their weapon maintenance is quite problematic. By the way, the missile fuses have been disarmed, so it is better for us to keep our distance.

To be honest, it is not very good. Currently, we can only use 500-pound general-purpose bombs; there are no laser targeting pods, making it impossible to strike very small or moving targets. The payload capacity is also too small, and the operational efficiency is certainly not as good as that of the Mirage V.

Yes, sir, they are right in front of me, and I am considering the method of punishment

Where to, Captain

Very cunning, when they were discovered, they were utilizing the terrain for low-altitude flight

"Indeed, this requires more funding, such as for optical radar, which is very effective in mountainous combat; also, refueling equipment. The staff have spent too much money on the F-16s of the Falcon Squadron, which will let the Americans know our every move," said the colonel, who appeared overly amiable as he criticized the staff in front of foreigners, seemingly intentionally making these remarks in front of Lin Huaisheng.

Tomorrow morning, a Dornier 228 aircraft will come to take you to New Delhi

"Squad 24, please speak." Moxin picked up the phone while continuously wiping his sweat; it has been exceedingly hot this April.

Terrain issues? A very good interface. Let me ask you again, do you still remember the rules of engagement? Colonel Mosin continued to question, this inquiry was like an obvious trap, yet one had to jump into it.

In northern India, at the Bareilly Air Force Base, Colonel Mosin sat behind his desk, appearing furious, while Lieutenant Goya and Lieutenant Jafar stood rigidly in front of him, clearly being reprimanded

Hello, I am a staff officer of the Chinese Army, my name is Lin Huaisheng. Lieutenant Colonel Zheng solemnly introduced himself

"Report, Captain. This is because long-range attacks will not be effective, just like the Lion Squadron, which always returns empty-handed. Therefore..." Goya immediately used the 31st Squadron as a shield

I confirm that it is a new type of fighter aircraft, very similar to the 'Lightning' fighter jets they obtained from China

Is the first aircraft shot down a Mirage III?

The squadron leader's words were interrupted by the person on the other end of the phone, who was clearly uninterested in the explanation regarding the missile's performance

In the eyes of Colonel Henna Rimosin, such absurdity could only suggest one thing: the restless Ministry of Defense had decided to embark on a major operation. The mere thought of this possibility suddenly made the colonel feel a scar on his forehead begin to throb. This reminded him of many years ago, when he was about the same age as Goya, being pursued by two F-16s from Pakistan's 11th Squadron in the Kargil region. He clearly remembered how his aircraft was relentlessly tracked by the enemy's radar, unable to shake them off, and amidst the piercing screams of the "Selina" warning system, he desperately pulled up the nose of the aircraft. He recalled making a nearly frantic evasive turn, which caused a trailing Sidewinder missile to be unable to keep up with the maneuver of the MiG-23. However, the proximity fuse detonated the missile's warhead just 10 meters away, shattering the cockpit canopy and leaving him with the scar on his forehead. To this day, he still wakes up in dreams haunted by such scenes.

"Of course, there are some strange things. I have only heard that the United Nations envoy will arrive the day after tomorrow, and it is possible that a new reconciliation between your two countries will be achieved." Lin Huaisheng deliberately brought up the United Nations, making it seem as though he was not so enthusiastic about the situation. In reality, he did not believe at all that the United Nations envoy could manage this new Prime Minister of the Bharatiya Janata Party.

He is the head of the Ministry of Defense, named Lu Jiadena Han

Alright, I understand, I will proceed as you suggested

Yes, Captain.

"You almost got the 3 billion rupee aircraft shot down by anti-aircraft fire, not to mention the lives of the two of you," the squadron leader said as he wiped the sweat from his forehead with a handkerchief. If a Su-30 were truly lost, it would be difficult for him to bear the responsibility, and just thinking about it made him anxious

It is as follows, the second achievement cannot be confirmed... I think... it is indeed very difficult to verify, including the wreckage of the first aircraft which also fell to the west of the actual control line