It's all caused by cost reduction.
When the United States fell into the quagmire of the Vietnam War, many people reacted. Why did it cost a lot of taxpayers' money and finally invest in a war that has nothing to do with it
The Americans’ anti-war sentiment is serious. They don’t want to invest taxes that should improve the living standards of the people into the bottomless pit of war. At the same time, Congress has also begun to lock its pockets and not allocate funds for various military projects. The military even maintains equipment. It's all strenuous, not to mention that the army wants to make a movie on its own.
Does the army want to become Hollywood
This project was stuck by Congress, and the navy executives were embarrassed. It costs money to invite big stars and directors. Now, the Navy doesn't have that much money.
In later generations, this movie was only shot in the 1980s. At that time, the United States had slowed down, but now it is the poorest time, and the pension from the war dead is enough for the government’s Treasury secretary to frown every day. Who will also fund the navy for filmmaking
As the person in charge of this project, Jenny used her brain to come up with an alternative method. She chose someone who had never made a blockbuster to be the director. It's free!
Jenny is the number one female, and Nathan, who writes the script herself, is the number one male. In this way, the most expensive part of the entire project has been solved, and the remaining costs are very simple.
As for the number of aircraft needed for shooting, it is entirely possible to use the Navy’s own training accounts, and there is no need to list them separately. This is definitely the lowest cost.
It’s just that Nathan suffers and doesn’t want to act in a movie, so he just became the male number one. If he doesn’t act, then get out. If he plays well, he can be transferred from the U.S. Naval Fighter Weapons School after the filming is over. Return to service on the aircraft carrier.
Faced with all kinds of coercion and temptation, Nathan had no choice.
With the third-ranked medal in the military, Nathan and his old partner Steve came to the U.S. Naval Fighter Weapons School.
Because the base of this school is also set up at Miramar Air Station. Therefore, they don't even need to change the pilot dormitory. After all, there is only one pilot dormitory here, and the pilots of the entire base live here.
At the same time, the school’s facilities are also very primitive. It is hard to imagine that this weapons school, which has trained countless flying elites, was originally set up on a movable trailer. The most luxurious equipment is a coffee machine.
And now, as the school becomes famous, there are already special office buildings for them to use. However, the main backbone of the school still stays in this trailer to work, which is considered a tradition.
"Lieutenant Commander Nathan, report to the school." Nathan said loudly.
At his side, Steve reported in the same loud voice.
In front of them is the principal of this school and the former founder Oort.
Looking at the two of them, Oort stood up: "I have heard about you. This is the place where the best pilots of the entire navy gather. Only the most elite pilots can assume the role of instructors. Simply put Come, we are imaginary enemies. We compete with our students in the air to find out their shortcomings and improve their level. I am very glad that you can join our team."
Because of the effectiveness in training pilots, many naval pilots hope to enter this school for further studies. If Nathan is still Nathan, surely so.
But now it's different. In later generations, he has undergone various trainings. Although it cannot be said that the level is the highest, the huge reserves of knowledge from later generations are enough to make up for Nathan's shortcomings. He is the most advantageous here.
As a training partner, Nathan didn't have much interest in confronting those students. What's more, getting him here, and more importantly, letting him shoot movies.
"We use A-4 and T-38 to simulate MiG-17 and MiG-21, but the Soviets' weapons are also updated very quickly. They already have MiG-23 and MiG-25. Especially It is the MiG-25, which brings us a lot of pressure, so we also need fresh blood to join, Nathan, I hope that your arrival will make our school more radiant." Ault continued: "We can use Tomcat fighters to simulate these two fighters."
Most of the instructors here fly A-4 and T-38. Although they have also changed to fly Tomcat fighters, absolutely no one is as familiar with Nathan. Although they have only flown for dozens of hours, The control of the aircraft is already a combination of man and machine. He can actually drive back a half-wing aircraft. No one technically doubts his level.
As a imaginary enemy squadron, they need to continue to simulate other Soviet aircraft.
The MiG-23, like the Tomcat fighter, has a variable swept-wing structure. According to American intelligence, this aircraft seems to be very powerful. Although it has been equipped for several years, it has not appeared on the battlefield. In addition to appearing once in the Fourth Middle East War, that time also spanked an Israeli fighter jet.
As for the MiG-25, it is a terrifying aircraft that can fly to three times the speed of sound. This aircraft is mysterious in the eyes of the entire West. It is the crystallization of Soviet aviation technology and is full of science fiction.
Hearing what Oort said, Nathan almost blurted out. These two fighters are really inferior to the MiG-21!
The MiG-23 is quite heavy, and it's just taking the road of F-4. Although the swept wings are variable, it is manually adjusted by humans. The operation is complicated and inconvenient. As for the MiG-25, Western technicians were deceived. Think that people use titanium alloys, but they actually use stainless steel.
When it came to his lips, Nathan hurriedly stopped. These things are still top secret in this era. You can't talk nonsense. Otherwise, how did you know? It will definitely attract suspicion again.
This kind of thing can't be done over and over again.
"In order to be more proficient in the simulation, we specially invited an intelligence officer from the CIA. She has the authority to mobilize top-secret intelligence. All the data we need can be obtained through her. Guards, please come over from the CIA." Orr Special said.
People from the CIA? Could it be Emily
At this moment, there was a sound of footsteps behind him. When Oort turned his head, he saw the familiar face. Why did he guess so accurately every time? (End of this chapter)