“One pass, two. Hose it with your rockets and I’ll drop the bombs. In and out, fast and smart.”
I acknowledge the call and steady my wings. Coming into range I let fly with rockets, measuring them carefully. My speed is about 400 knots and the target comes up fast, I release about half my load and swoop down through the dust cloud kicked up by the explosions.
“Two, off to the northeast!”
“You’re short!” Raskov snaps. “Pull your nose higher on your next pass! Remember, B-8 rockets have a very short range and you must be right on top of the target before you shoot!” Raskov is lining up for the bomb run. “One’s in hot. Once I pass, two, give me a damage assessment, then set up for a final run with any remaining rockets.”
