"Merry Christmas!" On the deck of the Kitty Hawk aircraft carrier, the sailors lined up in a row, dressed in Santa Claus clothes, shouted to the others.
For American sailors, don't forget to have fun at any time, and now, Christmas is even more of a time of celebration.
There will be more than 5,000 people on the entire aircraft carrier, which is almost like a small city, and now, most of the people are on the upper deck.
Fortunately, the area of the deck is large enough. At the same time, many crew members don't have the opportunity to go on the deck at all. They work in the dark lower deck. This is a rare opportunity to relax.
On the bridge, Captain Steve Blanche said: "The weather today is really good."
The sun shines on the sea, the wave height is less than half a meter, and the 80,000-ton Kitty Hawk is as stable as Mount Tai on the sea.
"Yes, there is better news today." Colonel Ted Petrobori, the commander of the Flying Wing, said: "The Lone Ranger is coming."
The Lone Ranger, this name has been spread throughout the navy. It is the radio call code of Medellin, the hero of Top Aspiration. When Top Aspiration became popular all over the world, Nathan’s original nickname was changed. Now, he is a lone ranger that everyone knows.
When I heard that the Lone Ranger was going to be transferred from the Naval Fighter Weapons School, almost all the carrier-based aircraft wing were robbing him. In the end, the 15th carrier-based aircraft wing took the lead and asked him to come over. He became the squadron leader of one of his own Tomcat fighter squadrons, and he is also the first Tomcat fighter squadron that has just entered service.
The other one has not yet completed the replacement, and is still operating the F-4 fighter.
In this way, they need to bring more accessories for a cruise. This is no way. After the Pacific Rim military exercise is over, the 51st carrier-based aircraft squadron should be replaced with Tomcat fighters.
As he was talking, the radar reported that a helicopter was approaching its aircraft carrier.
How many times, Nathan drove a fighter plane to land on an aircraft carrier, but this time, Nathan took off from a nearby port on a navy helicopter and rushed to the aircraft carrier.
For the helicopter, landing is not difficult. Nathan looked at the growing aircraft carrier, and his heart was full of joy. His new life began again.
Nothing can stop him from advancing, he is a naval pilot, and the stage of his life is on the aircraft carrier.
The rotating propeller made a whirring sound, and when the helicopter landed on the deck, the nearby sailors gathered around.
"Look, our star is coming up." A ground attendant shouted: "Medellin, the hero of the lofty ambition, how about it? Let us cheer for him together!"
When Nathan opened the cabin door and got down, the surrounding sailors rushed up and lifted Nathan up.
"Oh, no, you guys." Nathan couldn't help but yelled.
This is a shot in the movie, but it is also a dangerous action. What if you don't catch it when you fall
Nathan didn't want to be accidentally injured for this reason. The pilot was a gold medalist. Once there was any physical injury, he might say goodbye to the blue sky.
However, Nathan's words were useless, he was still thrown into the sky, and there was even a tendency to throw higher and higher. At this moment, he also felt the sailors' welcome to him.
No one can get this kind of courtesy, even if a new captain comes up, the sailors will not welcome it this way. This is completely the way to welcome heroes.
Nathan is a hero, even if Nathan's other heroic deeds will not be spread, at least for now, Nathan's movies are enough for him to write a glorious one in the navy.
He won honor for the navy and made the navy a favorite service of the people. He has credit.
"Okay, okay, let's line up to welcome our new friends to join."
At this moment, Colonel Petropaoli walked down and shouted to everyone.
Blanche, right behind him, can let a captain come to welcome a new pilot, Nathan is definitely the first ever.
The people around calmed down. They spontaneously stood in a few rows, following the space left in the middle, Blanche and Petropaoli walked over.
"Report, Major Nathan Scott is here to report, preparing to join the 111th Fighter Squadron."
"Welcome, Major Nathan, your joining will make our aircraft carrier formation more powerful." Blanche said.
"Major Nathan, tell you about your new radar operator." Colonel Petrobori said, "Lieutenant Gus."
Hearing the name, Nathan was shocked.
Gus, Nathan’s partner in the film, is also his radar officer. According to Nathan’s script, Gus died in an accident.
During the filming, Gus was just an ordinary actor and encountered no accidents, but Nathan's real radar officer Steve died in an accident.
Now, the Gus of the same name was standing in front of Nathan, which reminded Nathan of his old man, and suddenly Nathan felt a little moist in front of his eyes.
The two worked together for several years. After Nathan graduated from aviation school and got on the aircraft carrier, he partnered with Steve.
And now, it's a newcomer.
Gus is a young guy. He looks very energetic. At this time, he is looking at Nathan with big eyes: "Major Nathan, I am very happy to be your partner. By the way, I am in Boston. The university you attended is the city where you grew up."
Gus also admires Nathan, and he also knows more of Nathan's identity, such as his birthplace.
"Young man, follow me, be mentally prepared." Nathan smiled and patted Guth on the shoulder.
The radar officer does not need to learn to fly, but he has to withstand the same overload as the previous pilot. The more outstanding the pilot, the more he needs a radar officer with sufficient physical fitness.
The young man was very excited: "Don't worry, I can bear it."
"Major Nathan, take a day off today, and tomorrow, we will discuss the details of the Pacific Rim exercise." Petrobori said: "Gus, take Major Nathan to your cabin."
"Let's go, come with me." Gus said, helping Nathan take down the luggage in the helicopter and head towards the island. (End of this chapter)