Pengcheng base, airport runway area.

At the end of April, the sky is clear and the weather is hot.

The sun hanging in the blue sky is like a blazing furnace, releasing unbearable heat and scorching the whole world.

"Buzz!"

At ten o'clock in the morning, two different rhythmic roars of aero engines were heard in the distant sky of the base.

This is the most familiar sound of the S-10C omnidirectional vector engine.

The J-10D "Fire Dragon" with nose number 009 flew at the long plane position on the left, and the J-10D "Fire Dragon" with the number 012 flew at the wingman position on the right.

On the mountain wall of the base, inside the tower, the lights are bright, all the equipment is running, and the controller on duty holds the optical telescope and watches the two warhawks that are slowly landing.

decelerate

Landing.

The process is smooth and unobtrusive, revealing a trace of elegance that does not conform to the J-10D 'Fire Dragon'.

"Report to the tower, this is the Haiyan Squadron Leader Overlord, successfully landed, and the flight training mission is over." In the cockpit of 009, Su Peng controlled the fighter to slow down, and at the same time reported to the tower controller through the radio.

A calm and powerful response from the controller was heard over the radio: "The tower has received it, confirm the order." ”

"Zero, how is your physical condition, can you support a long-distance transfer flight?"

After reporting the situation to the tower according to the standard process, Su Peng glanced at the No. 012 J-10D that was closely following and asked seriously.

This flight patrol mission, which lasts about an hour, consumes physical strength and energy, as the captain and commander, Su Peng must ask the wingman's physical condition to see if he meets the next flight mission.

More than 20 days of waiting have passed, and Zhou Hai and Su Peng, who have undergone a comprehensive medical examination to get real tickets, ushered in a crucial day for their personal flying careers this year - April 24, the original date of going to Qingcheng Aircraft Carrier Base.

At half past eight o'clock this morning, the two people, who have a training quota for the modification of new carrier-based aircraft, have received a notice from Lin Jian, deputy leader of the group, to confirm the task and drive the J-10D fighter to the Qingcheng aircraft carrier base for a long distance.

"Everything is fine, no problems."

Zhou Hai smiled with a smile on his face, his voice was calm, and his mood seemed very good, his eyes were looking straight ahead, his right hand gently pressed the bar, stepped on the rudder, and adjusted the gliding state and his own position.

About an hour of comprehensive flight training was easy for him, and it wasn't even a warm-up.

It doesn't matter, though.

What is really important is that the more than 20 days of training in the modification of the new carrier-based aircraft have arrived.

To be honest, after waiting for so many days, Zhou Hai's heart has long been a little impatient and eager to witness the true face of the new carrier-based aircraft.

For more than 20 days, Zhou Hai's life was completely fixed - eating, training, studying, sleeping, and in a normal state of work and rest.

They conduct drills, sort out internal affairs, routinely conduct high-intensity comprehensive tactical training emphasizing actual combat, take on routine combat readiness duty tasks, and study and improve interception models.

Life is a bit boring, but after having the right to contact by phone, Zhou Hai's life has added an extra spice - calling other people's girls every three days to tell each other about their inner emotions and enhance their feelings.

"Alright, Zero, we'll go after refueling." Zhou Hai's answer was not unexpected, after such a long time of contact, Su Peng naturally knew that this guy's physical strength was amazing, he nodded, stepped on the rudder, and the war eagle, which was gradually slowing down, slid away from the main runway of the base.

An hour of comprehensive flight training consumes about 40% of the on-board fuel, and with the remaining 60% of the on-board fuel, it can not fly to Qingcheng.

The long-distance transfer mission of the two planes requires a direct flight to the Qingcheng base, and it will not land halfway.

"Yes, zero received." Zhou Hai responded.

No. 012 J-10D slid out of the main runway one after another, and soon, the two Warhawks returned to the No. 2 cave hangar that was in working condition.

Return, reception.

In the hangar of the No. 2 cave, the lights were bright, and there was no Colonel Yang and the rest of the base Lao Fei gathered to say goodbye, everything was normal, only Liu Honglin in uniform and a group of ground staff belonging to the second ground service squadron.

The task of modifying the new carrier-based aircraft in charge of HNA is highly confidential, and the classification level has reached the third level of secret, except for Colonel Yang, who knows some of the basic contents, Lao Fei of the rest of the bases has no right to know, and it is impossible that Zhou Hai and Su Peng are about to go to Qingcheng.

In the cave hangar, the two war eagles returned one after another and were parked steadily, Su Peng and Zhou Hai each got off the plane and waited, and Liu Honglin and other ground officers and soldiers were in a busy state of full load.

refueling,

Mount a high-capacity conformal drop fuel tank for long-haul flights,

pre-take-off basic link inspection,

Although it is an ordinary fuel replenishment, all basic links are indispensable, and the ground officers and men must ensure flight safety as much as possible.

"Zhou Hai, are your personal belongings ready?" When Liu Honglin and other ground staff were busy and busy, Su Peng was checking the flight backpack and counting the personal privacy items he carried.

The specific time of this modification training is uncertain, at least a few months, at most half a year, food and accommodation are all in the Qingcheng base, and it is necessary to carry tactical tablets, guns, and a full set of flight equipment.

In addition to these, pilots participating in modification training are allowed to carry some personal belongings.

Su Peng brought some miscellaneous personal things, such as an electric razor given by Tang Mengqiao, and a red Chinese knot made of folded pink paper.

When he first received the electric razor and the red Chinese knot that meant peace, Su Peng showed off in front of Zhou Hai and the old pilots in the base.

Zhou Hai smiled: "Ready." ”

He doesn't have any personal belongings, just a concept camera art book, and three intimate and intimate photos that he always carries with him.

"That's fine."

Hearing this, Su Peng nodded, continued to check the jetpack, counted his personal belongings, and confirmed that it was correct, as if he was relieved.

Time passed slowly, and a few minutes later, Liu Honglin walked over, his back straight, holding two copies of the aviation receipt log and a black signature pen, and raised his hand to salute Su Peng and Zhou Hai:

"Report to the two captains, the plane is ready, please accept it."

At this time, the ground crew had finished their preparations.

The two Warhawks were refueled and each with a high-capacity conformal fuel tank on the left and right wings to ensure a one-time flight to their destination.

It's as good as ever, and it's ready to go.

"Trouble!"

Su Peng and Zhou Hai both nodded, raised their hands to return the salute, and quickly circled the fighter plane in accordance with the regulations, carefully checked it carefully and carefully to confirm that it was correct, and then took the exclusive aviation receipt log, wrote down their names in their own handwriting, and accepted them.