Episode 30 recap: The test flight team successfully completed their first full-scale flight.
As the first search and rescue flight commenced, the fog over the sea grew thicker and thicker. The commander felt that it would be very difficult for Qin Da Di and his team to locate the aircraft carrier. The test pilots then explored methods to find the carrier in the complex weather conditions without the radar turned on. Qin Da Di and Jiang Hai's planes, as well as Xie Zhen Yu and Kang Yan Cheng's planes, nearly collided while flying through the clouds in opposite directions.
Yi Zhengbang gathered Qin Da Di and Tao Siyong, telling them that the simulation platform was stationary, but the real situation at sea was completely different. At this most dangerous moment, the psychologists conducted assessments on Qin Da Di and the others, finding Qin Da Di's condition to be quite serious. Yi Zhengbang required them to find ways to alleviate Qin Da Di's pressure.
When Ling Kai heard the news, he became emotional, feeling wronged for his brothers. He insisted on finding the commander to inquire about the reasons. Afterwards, the entire maintenance crew came to report their thoughts to Yi Zhengbang. With a choked voice, Ling Kai questioned why they were unable to board the carrier. Yi Zhengbang, drawing from personal experience, told everyone that personal gains and losses are insignificant in the face of the nation.
Yi Zhengbang stated that the country will have more aircraft carrier fleets in the future, and as the landing signal officers, they bear the responsibility of carrier construction. They should contribute to the victory of the Chinese nation. A heavy rain then poured down, but Yi Zhengbang still stood in the rain, declaring that if anyone wished to leave due to not boarding the carrier, he would immediately approve without any obstruction.
However, not a single crew member proposed leaving. They stood in front of him in neat military formation, deeply understanding the importance of collective honor. Afterwards, Ling Kai gathered the team and announced that even if they could not board the carrier, they would perfect the deck signal language system, allowing their comrades-in-arms to realize this dream in their stead. Although women serving on the carrier was an unprecedented attempt, Yi Zhengbang still firmly supported the women entering various departments of the carrier.
Among them, Liu Xiaoli and An Ning actively applied to join the deck crew. The commander praised this, believing that if foreign female captains could exist, Chinese women also have the ability to make history. In the female dormitory, Xia Chu reminded everyone that they may face the risk of sacrifice, but their harm would be far less than the test pilots.
Soon, the women were assigned to various positions. Liu Nina joined the medical team's psychological support group as an assistant, while Xia Chu became the captain of the deck crew. The commander announced that from today, the women would undergo basic training and adaptation training together with the men, and only by passing the strict assessment could they become honored Chinese carrier personnel.
After arduous training, the women finally boarded the carrier, filled with excitement and pride. Currently, the carrier's construction and sea trials are nearing completion, with the delivery to the navy imminent.
Everyone was immersed in joy, feeling like every day was a holiday. Someone took the opportunity to propose establishing a "Women Sailors Onboard Celebration" to commemorate this special and wonderful occasion.
Meanwhile, the entire test flight squadron had transitioned to phase D03 of the experimental training, laying a solid foundation for the upcoming full team carrier landing trials. Qin Da Di announced that the squadron would soon be conducting sea-based operational training. The pilots flew the carrier-borne aircraft over the vast ocean, soaring above the aircraft carrier. The women sailors heard the roar of the planes and eagerly ran up to the deck, waving their hands excitedly.
Xia Chu's gaze was deep and thoughtful as she watched the agile carrier-based aircraft, her heart full of expectations and aspirations for the future. In the squadron meeting, Kang Yan Cheng and others were concerned that aircraft search and recovery would become a new challenge they would face. In response, Xie Zhen Yu suggested reinstating the two-aircraft configuration, emphasizing that it would facilitate better coordination for carrier landings, test flights, and aircraft search and recovery.
Qin Da Di agreed with the proposal, believing it would benefit the smooth execution of future phase D training flights. He instructed the squadron members to pair up after the meeting, and if they could not do so themselves, he would arrange the pairing within the squadron. After the meeting, Qin Da Di returned to his office and found Wu Qiang standing outside, seemingly wanting to say something but hesitating.
Just as he was about to inquire, Tao Si Yong entered the office, and Wu Qiang took the opportunity to make an excuse and leave. Tao Si Yong surmised that Wu Qiang's departure might be due to the recurrence of his old back injury from the recent high-intensity training, and Qin Da Di realized this with a pang of self-reproach.
Tao Si Yong accompanied Wu Qiang to the Navy General Hospital for an examination. After reviewing the report, the doctor expressed amazement at the medical miracle, witnessing an injured pilot able to return to the skies, testament to their unwavering passion for flying. However, the doctor also sternly warned Tao Si Yong that Wu Qiang's spine had been repeatedly damaged from years of flying, and with most of the screws already broken, continuing to fly would be life-threatening.
Kang Yan Cheng was dejected by Liu Ni Na's carrier landing, while Xie Zhen Yu advised him to support Liu Ni Na's patriotic sentiments and be able to bury his ideals and love deep within his heart. Although Xie Zhen Yu comforted Kang Yan Cheng, she could not find solace in her own situation. Kang Yan Cheng was curious about the progress of Xie Zhen Yu and Xia Chu's relationship and planned to help them get together.
Subsequently, Tao Si Yong relayed the doctor's opinion to Qin Da Di, recommending that Wu Qiang be grounded. Qin Da Di fell into deep thought, reflecting on Wu Qiang's past severe injury during a test flight, feeling even more conflicted. At this time, Wu Qiang proactively approached Qin Da Di, hoping to have a conversation with him.
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