Back in 1978, I was admitted to Northwestern Polytechnical University.

Chapter 343 The Single-Day Ace Born in Super 7
Two Lightning-10 missiles are still flying at high speed, ten kilometers, five kilometers, one kilometer...

Sachi pushed the control stick, trying to make a proper evasive maneuver, but he was still too fast for the missile.

boom!
As the explosion occurred, countless fragments flew in. Sachi watched the cockpit window shatter, watched countless fragments fly in, and then, everything turned blood red...

boom!
The bombs he was carrying were blown up, and the entire fighter jet exploded into a fireball in mid-air.

Almost simultaneously, his wingman was also hit by a second SH-10 missile. Seeing the fireball burning on the wing, the wingman pilot did not hesitate and quickly pulled the ejection pin.

I'm so lucky to have come out alive. Wait, where's my radar officer?

He abandoned the radar officer and escaped alone!
On the other side, a Super 7 fighter jet.

Watching the two targets disappear, Armando Majora felt no joy whatsoever. He knew the battle was far from over, and it was not time to be happy.

Keep launching missiles!

The Loongson computer was running at high speed. A few seconds later, it locked onto two targets again and completed the calculation of firing parameters. The electronic technology of this Eastern fighter jet was so powerful that it was outrageous!
As he watched the flames flickering under the wings and two more Lightning-10 missiles leave the racks, Armando Majora was filled with excitement. If these two missiles took down two more targets, he would have shot down four. Then, all he needed to do was shoot one down in close-range dogfights, and he would become a single-day air combat ace!

In the era of propeller planes, daily ace sprints would occasionally emerge, after all, there were just too many planes in the sky back then!

However... with the development of jet aircraft, airspace is becoming increasingly congested, and the number of fighter jets cannot be too large. Otherwise, let alone fighting, preventing collisions would be a headache. At this point, let alone a single-day ace, a war might not even produce a single ace.

However... Armando Majora is confident thanks to the Eastern fighter jets!

Two plumes of white smoke stretched out in front of him.

Across from them, the pilots of the F-4 fighter jets were cursing.

"Damn it, why didn't we make any arrangements before we left?"

The person in charge of arranging them was the commander of the carrier air wing. Unfortunately, the commander did not go ashore with them and remained on the aircraft carrier. His fate is now unknown. The mission was ordered by the commander of the Asunción base. He was an amateur and simply ordered them to bomb the aircraft carrier of the Crying Nation.

Therefore, the F-4 fighter jets were all equipped with anti-ship bombs, fully loaded with iron bombs. As for air combat? They only had Sidewinder missiles!
If they had medium-range skyflash missiles, they wouldn't be so clueless right now!
Logically, carrying out such a combat mission should involve meticulous planning, with dedicated personnel for air defense and others for attack. However, the situation is chaotic and disorganized.

The F-4 fighter jet was equipped with a radar produced in the East, giving it a strong air search capability. The Skyflash missile, produced in the UK, also had a strong medium-range interception capability. They were originally a perfect pair, but unfortunately... they never had the chance to embrace each other.

They could only perform various evasive maneuvers. The two locked-on fighter jets had already swiftly jettisoned their bombs. The prerequisite for carrying out the mission was that they themselves could survive!
Thump, thump! With the sound of bombs hitting the sea, the F-4 Phantom fighter jet, having jettisoned its bombs, felt relieved. The pilot skillfully performed a 90-degree turn, aligning the fuselage perpendicular to the enemy's radar beam. The next moment, the annoying radar warning receiver's sound disappeared.

He has successfully broken free of the lock!
Pilot Dominic felt a sense of relief. Although he had dropped the bombs, he couldn't leave yet. Even though he only had two Sidewinder bombs, he could still rush up and fight the enemy's fighter jets!

boom!
Nearby, a fireball erupted, and his companion couldn't dodge it, resulting in another plane being shot down!
Dominic clenched his fist, continued to luxuriously engage afterburner, and flew towards the Super 7 fighter jet more than ten kilometers away!
On the other side, Armando Majora was also a little disappointed. The second time he fought two opponents, the effect was not as good as the first time. He only took down one target. However... it was still pretty good. There were still two Lightning 9 missiles on the outside of his wings!
Previously, the Super-7 carrier-based aircraft, in order to save money, were equipped with Sidewinder short-range missiles. Only this batch of naval carrier-based aircraft had the extravagant import of the Lightning-9 missile from the East, whose performance...

Absolutely not bad!

Seeing the Phantom fighter jet flying towards him, Armando Majora did not hesitate for a moment. He switched the weapon switch, looked up, stared at the opponent, and heard the lock-on sound in his headset. Then he pressed the fire button.

Flames rose again beneath the wings as the Lightning-9 missile detached from its pylon and shot away.

On the other side, Dominic was stunned.

What's going on? What's going on?

The air force of the crying nation opposite actually has missiles capable of head-on attacks? Could they be medium-range radar missiles?

Impossible. The Super-7's strongest air combat payload is four medium-range and two short-range missiles. Those four medium-range air-to-air missiles have already been used up. There is only one aircraft in the airspace ahead. Therefore, the four missiles just now were all fired by the other side.

Therefore, the opponent should only have close-range air-to-air missiles left!

Wait a minute, can Super-7 fighters be deployed on their small aircraft carrier? Shouldn't it be A-4 attack aircraft?

The Sidewinder missiles used by the crying country are early models, namely the AIM-9J. Theoretically, this missile has all-aspect attack capability, but this is only theoretical. In practice, its head-on lock-on capability is very poor, and it is easily interfered with by flares!
Just fire a few flares and you can deflect this missile, so there's no need to worry!

Thinking of this, he glanced at his missile, the AIM-9P, which was a modified version of the AIM-9J, further improving its performance and reliability. Theoretically, it had a stronger all-aspect attack capability.

However, he didn't dare use it. His plan was to stick to the most primitive dogfighting method: bite the opponent's tail before firing, which was the safest option.

The missile that truly possesses all-aspect attack capability is the AIM-9L. However, this missile only appeared in 1978. Before the Falklands War, the British Navy tightened its belt and purchased two hundred of them from the United States, but they all sank to the bottom of the sea.

For this sortie, the British Navy looked at its reserves and decided not to buy any more new ones. Instead, they had to pull their existing AIM-9Ps out of the warehouse and put them on the aircraft.

So they could only watch as the other side attacked head-on, while they bravely went to meet it.

Get closer, closer still, fire an infrared decoy, roll away...

Dominic performed these actions with practiced ease, and then he heard the radar officer behind him cry out in alarm.

"Oh, damn it, that missile wasn't shaken off by the decoy flares, it's still flying towards me, I need to..."

Bang!
Before he could finish speaking, the canopy was jettisoned, and flames were boiling beneath him. Even before he was hit, the radar officer had already pulled the ejection pin. He was terrified!

Ahead, Dominic felt a sudden gust of cold wind blow over his head, his mind went blank for a moment, and he hadn't yet figured out how to react.

boom!
The missile had already exploded, and countless fragments flew in, hitting his fighter jet with a crackling sound.

So he could only pull the ejection pin, and a thought popped into his mind: It's not an AIM-9J, it's definitely not this outdated missile, the other side has more advanced missiles!

What exactly?
A name flashed through Dominic's mind: Lightning 9! It must be an Eastern missile!

Back when the F-4 Phantoms were undergoing modifications in the East, the East also tried to sell them missiles, specifically the Lightning 9. This missile was developed by the East based on their domestically produced PL-5, but with an advanced seeker installed.

Compared to the Davidian Python-3, its engine thrust is not as strong, so it won't flip the aircraft during launch. At the same time, it has all-aspect attack capability and a maximum overload of 35G. It can be said that its performance is very advanced.

but……

They were short of funds and did not want to rely on Eastern missiles, so they did not make any purchases.

Airborne radar can be installed, and at most a few sets can be bought as spares. But once missiles are used to, there will be continuous procurement, which is not a small amount of money. They do not want to rely entirely on the East in this regard.

Even with long-range Lightning-20 missiles, they didn't buy many. They wanted to pick up secondhand goods from the US Navy. As for medium- and short-range missiles, they already had them, so there was even less need to buy more.

Who would have thought that they didn't buy them, but the Crying Nation did? On the battlefield, without advanced air-to-air missiles, you'll get beaten! Whoosh! Above him, a parachute unfolded. Dominic opened his eyes, looking at the azure sea and the sky above. Was this place going to become Crying Nation's territory in the future?

Amidst the roar, the Super-7 fighter jet flew by, with its double delta wings and air intakes on both sides. Its unique shape made Dominic's expression even more complicated. It really was the Super-7; this fighter jet was already capable of operating from carriers.

During the Vietnam War, the small and agile MiG-21 often outmaneuvered the F-4 Phantom. Now, if their Phantom fighters were to face the Super-7, even in close-range dogfights, they probably wouldn't stand much of a chance!

As if in response to something, the Super 7 fighter jet swiftly pounced on the next Phantom formation. Even though he only had one and the other side had four, he was not afraid. Even though he only had one missile left under his wing, he was not afraid!
He has already shot down four fighter jets. If he can shoot down one more, he will become the first single-day ace in the Crying Nation's navy!
At this moment, Armando Majora was filled with nothing but fighting spirit! He had run out of missiles, but he still had his machine guns!
In close-range dogfights, he is not afraid of the enemy aircraft. After all, the F-4 Phantom fighter jet is notoriously bulky and simply cannot compete with the maneuverable MiG-21 series aircraft!
Moreover, the aircraft carrier is still launching carrier-based aircraft from behind, and more people will follow!
Ahead, there was another four-plane formation, and Armando Majora charged forward without fear.

"Oh, damn it, he's here, he's here!"

Across from them, a pilot exclaimed in surprise.

The previous formations had all been wiped out, and now their fighting spirit had been replaced by fear! As they watched the plane fly over like a god of death, it felt as if the bells of death were ringing deep within their hearts.

Run, run quickly!
This four-plane formation hastily dropped the bombs they were carrying into the sea, and then... turned around and ran away!
In the chaos, one of the planes actually made a turn in front of Armando Majora, exposing its tail to him.

Armando Majora certainly wouldn't let this opportunity pass by. He glanced at it, and then a familiar voice came through his headphones.

Target locked! Target locked!
He pressed the red button on the control stick, and flames flickered under the wing as another missile flew past. A few seconds later, another fireball burst into the sky.

Five consecutive hits, the ace of the day!

Behind, on the aircraft carrier May 25.

"Fantastic! Fantastic! Flat-hatted Shooter shot down five enemy planes in a single takeoff!" Garcia shouted excitedly. "Our Crying Nation's naval carrier-based aviation has finally produced a single-day ace!"

"That's right, this is the pride of our nation's navy!" Guillermo was also extremely excited: "Our navy is fully capable of confronting the British navy head-on!"

No matter how many fighter jets the other side brings, we are not afraid. One of our Super-7s is worth five of yours!

At this moment, steam filled the deck as the Super 7 continued to launch into the air. Soon, all eight Super 7s were in the sky.

These eight aircraft can take on the enemy's forty fighter jets!

Unfortunately, there are only eight of them at the moment. The rest will have to be made up with A-4 attack aircraft. In such a short time, the East has done its best to deliver eight carrier-based fighters. They cannot ask for too much!

"Captain, our triumphant return will surely be warmly welcomed by the people of the whole country," Garcia said excitedly.

“No.” Guillermo shook his head: “The battle is not over yet! These damned British, since they’re going to take off from Asunción to bomb our fleet, don’t blame us for being impolite.”

Garcia's expression changed: "What are you trying to do?"

"Order the A-4 attack aircraft to load bombs and bomb Asunción!"

"No, no, we can't do that!" Garcia objected. "We're attacking the British naval fleet and intercepting their planes because they're the ones who will militarily intervene in our Falklands. Asunción, on the other hand, won't move and is British territory. If we attack there..."

"Asunción is the British's springboard. Using their base here, they can easily advance and bomb our Falklands. Therefore, we must respond in kind. Only by destroying the base on Asunción will the British stop and carry out their orders!"

On an aircraft carrier, who has the most power depends on the situation. Generally speaking, the carrier captain and the air wing commander are of equal rank, one responsible for sailing the ship and the other for flying the aircraft. If you compare an aircraft carrier to an airport, then the captain is the airport manager.

Normally, listen to the aircraft carrier captain; but in the event of a combat mission, listen to the air wing commander. If the two have a disagreement…

In regular combat, a fleet commander is usually on the scene to take command of the entire fleet; he is the most powerful officer present.

However, now that there is no higher-ranking commander, Guillermo has taken on the role of fleet commander. Now, he has been blinded by his recent victories and wants to pull off a big heist!

"This is extremely serious, just like... the island nation's attack on Pearl Harbor back then."

"That's only because the island nation lost. If they had won, the world situation wouldn't be what it is now. Execute orders!"

"Report, we have received orders from higher command to pay attention to the underwater situation..."

The expressions on everyone's faces changed.

So far, their battle has been going so well that they have forgotten that their fleet has a huge weakness: its underwater capabilities are very weak!

If it's a US carrier strike group, there will always be one or two nuclear submarines underwater to protect its underwater security. The British Navy also has nuclear submarines, and they must have come with the carrier strike group this time!
According to normal deployment, nuclear submarines are usually located tens of kilometers ahead of the carrier strike group. After the carrier strike group is attacked, they will definitely be very angry. Should they surface to rescue people or go to find the enemy to attack?

At a distance of four or five hundred kilometers, if a nuclear submarine travels at its maximum speed, it will catch up in about ten hours!
just now……

"Attention, all warships! After the air defense interception ends, accelerate back to port!"

The enemy's nuclear submarine should arrive in a few more hours. Now that the air battle is over, we should immediately begin our return journey. It won't be easy for the enemy to pursue us!
After all, the higher the speed, the louder the noise. Unless the other party is risking exposure by speeding all the way, they simply cannot catch up.

If we go back and hide in the port, we'll be safe!
Garcia breathed a sigh of relief. If they were to launch an attack on Asunción now, it would take another four or five hours, which would give the enemy submarines a chance to catch up.

This tip couldn't have come at the right time!

It seems there are still some clever people at Rose Palace.

The Weeping Kingdom, its capital, the Rose Palace.

"General, a great victory! A great victory!" Anaya exclaimed excitedly, "We have completely destroyed the British naval fleet! Their warships, including aircraft carriers and Kidd-class destroyers, are all now scrap metal!"

Castelli's face lit up with the joy of victory: "Good, good, excellent! We've won again!"

This was a risky move; they had committed all their forces. If they lost this war, they would have nothing left! They would face a terrible fate. Fortunately, they won!
How is our fleet?

"The fleet is currently safe. Although it was attacked by F-4 Phantoms, the Super-7 fighters launched from the carrier successfully intercepted all the Phantoms." Anaya was extremely excited: "Choosing the Super-7 was the right decision!"

"Yes, thank you to the East for helping us win this war." Castelli's face was filled with deep emotion. "Without the East's help, we wouldn't have even survived the first battle. The East is our true friend!"

"Yes, we should thank Dongfang, but... in order not to cause trouble for Dongfang, we still need to do a good job of publicity."

"That's for sure. According to the plan, those crew members... after they return, we'll take them to the most remote ranch and they won't be allowed to come out for ten years!"

(End of this chapter)