Episode 3 recap: Yu Tao, Xie Zhenyu and others have joined the test flight team.
After Qin Dadi took office, he went to the camp of the test flight team to inspect the dormitories of the members and properly arranged various affairs. In terms of personnel arrangement, Qin Dadi temporarily appointed Wu Qiang as the logistics assistant and a role similar to a military staff, mainly responsible for managing the daily life system. Although Wu Qiang repeatedly emphasized that he was too busy, Qin Dadi did not give him a chance to complain, and directly arranged Zhao Wen to be his assistant, making him very distressed.
Tao Siyong comforted Wu Qiang with a smile, saying that it would be more difficult in the beginning, but the personnel would be fully arranged soon. Afterwards, Qin Dadi followed Tao Siyong to inspect the first test runway, and through Commander Zhang, met the chief engineer Zhou of the aircraft carrier renovation project.
Before that, Qin Dadi had a preliminary understanding of some equipment, and Zhou also stated that these equipment must pass the test flight to obtain the qualification certificate before they can be smoothly installed on the aircraft carrier, and only in this way can their work be considered truly completed. Seeing the uncleaned garbage near the runway, Qin Dadi pointed out this problem and believed that the adjacent vacant land would be suitable for building a flight control center to command the carrier-based aircraft test flights.
However, the construction personnel showed a worried expression, saying that the time was tight and they could not immediately build the flight control center. They suggested using a flight command vehicle as a temporary command platform first. As for the slag on both sides of the runway, it is currently impossible to remove it in time, and can only be temporarily left here. Facing this situation, Qin Dadi felt a lot of pressure and quickly reported to the higher authorities, believing that once the test flight starts, all relevant supporting units, especially the fire squad, medical squad and military industry experts, must be present to participate.
At this time, Yi Zhengbang suddenly appeared and asked Qin Dadi if there were any other needs. Qin Dadi proposed to transfer Tao Siyong to serve as the political commissar. Qin Dadi accompanied Yi Zhengbang for a stroll by the seaside, and Yi Zhengbang talked about his persistence in keeping Qin Dadi and also shared the heroic deeds of that battle in the past.
So in Yi Zhengbang's view, whether in the past or now, every soldier may sacrifice their life to defend the country. Moved by Yi Zhengbang's words, Qin Dadi knew that the task he was undertaking was still extremely arduous, and he expressed his determination firmly to Yi Zhengbang. That night, when he returned to the command post, Tao Siyong was waiting for Yi Zhengbang in the hall and volunteered to go to the test flight team as the political commissar.
Tao Si Yong was very familiar with Qin Da Di's stubborn and determined personality, and was worried that he might become the first casualty, so he needed to play the role of the brake, constantly tightening the reins to prevent Qin Da Di from recklessly rushing into danger. Yí Zhèngbāng also had hidden concerns, realizing that only with Qin Da Di as the captain could casualties be minimized, so he agreed to Tao Si Yong's request.
However, the notice for the test flight squadron had not been issued for a long time, and Xie Zhen Yu was filled with anxiety. In the middle of the night, he rode a mountain bike to take his mind off things, but was caught red-handed by the battalion commander. The battalion commander pretended to be angry and scolded him, then immediately informed him that he must report to the camp on time tomorrow, and Xie Zhen Yu was delighted to hear this.
In front of the Air Force office building, five pilots - Yu Tao, Geng Jianlin, Jiang Hai, Liu Bo, and Wang Xiaomao - had gathered, ready to set out for the test flight squadron. Among them, Yu Tao and Geng Jianlin held the titles of ace and first-class pilots, while the other three were awarded the prestigious "golden helmet" honor. Deputy Commander Ma personally saw them off and expressed high hopes, wishing for their safe return.
Before reporting, Yu Tao and his girlfriend Chen Ya Hong had obtained their marriage certificate and shared the good news with his grandfather Yu Zhaonian. Yu Zhaonian was very happy, and after learning that Yu Tao was about to join the test flight squadron, he earnestly advised Yu Tao that as a soldier, he must complete the mission at all costs, because this mission not only concerns the security of the country and the rejuvenation of the nation, but also the dignity of a soldier.
Years ago, Yu Zhaonian had personally seen his son off to the battlefield, and ultimately received the news of his heroic sacrifice. Now, he was about to send his only grandson to the test flight squadron, a place filled with unknown dangers and life-and-death situations that were beyond his control. Therefore, Yu Zhaonian solemnly warned Yu Tao that although soldiers cannot control life and death, they must uphold their dignity, and he hoped that Yu Tao would minimize casualties while ensuring the completion of the mission, as he did not wish to endure the pain of losing another loved one.
Listening to his grandfather's words, Yu Tao was saddened and held back his tears, stepping out of the house with firm steps as his grandfather's stirring military song echoed. As the departure was imminent, the battalion commander carefully inspected Xie Zhen Yu's luggage and repeatedly reminded him to abide by the three principles, feeling reluctant to let him go. However, the driver responsible for transporting Xie Zhen Yu and Kang Yancheng suddenly fell ill, and the two quickly sent him to the hospital, causing a delay in their departure.
In contrast, the Air Force's five-person team had arrived at the camp on time. After meeting their captain Qin Da Di and political commissar Tao Si Yong, they moved into the camp dormitory under the guidance of Wu Qiang.
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