The 26-year-old captain-pilot checked every switch, every fastening, knowing that every second could require an instant reaction, as here any mistake could cost a life.
The laughter and jokes that had filled the barracks were a thing of the past, and today’s day had already begun with tension.
At 13:47, the siren broke the morning heat. Radios came alive, the operational team was pressed to the ground, and three mountain ranges collapsed under fire.
F-16 aircraft were approaching, but reality was harsh — any mistake could have extremely bad consequences. 381 servicemen were trapped, and every second could be fatal.
An order to provide assistance came, and everyone quickly began using the skills they had. But when the moment came to rush to the scene, only one pilot responded.
— I can get them out, — the captain said coolly.😒😒
The reply was brief: “Return to base.” She did not argue. Equipment was in place, the plane was ready, shells and missiles — in their positions.
At 14:23, the A-10 rose into the sky to help the soldiers escape the encirclement, and what happened at that moment — seeing everything from above — shocked the pilot.
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Through the smoke, the rocks reflected the fire, and every sound repeated as an echo, like a warning. The soldiers, hidden in the shadows, looked small and vulnerable, but in their eyes burned the determination to survive.
— Fire on the required line, — she said calmly, pointing to the obstacle points on the HUD. The GAU-8 cannon roared, firing sharp bursts and opening a path.
Engines roared, wind resistance pressed on her face, but the captain remained calm, as if every breath had been calculated. She saw the first soldiers begin to move through the corridor opened by her technique.
Every second was important — one mistake could cost the lives of the entire group.
— Follow me, — her voice reached the radio. — Don’t make sudden movements.
Stamina, precision, cold calculation — everything merged into one. For a moment, everything stopped, as if the earth itself held its breath.
Delaney realized that the outcome of the operation depended solely on her, and she got to work with even greater responsibility, saving the soldiers’ lives.
Now she could calmly observe how what had seemed impossible became reality.
When everyone reached the base and saw each other, the last hope awakened in all their hearts: the soldiers were alive, and the pilot was safe, having completed her mission at the highest level.
