bookbashuk #453 - Sea performance
#453 - Sea performance
Having traversed the South China Sea,
the fleet arrived at its first port of call: Singapore.
Here, the fleet would dock for resupply, replenishing essential resources like fresh water, food, and fuel.
Along the Lion City's coastline, a majestic warship was quietly docked at the pier: the renowned 'Haidão' (Sealand) amphibious assault ship.
Today, it welcomed a group of special visitors – the citizens of Singapore.
Filled with excitement and curiosity, they prepared to board the ship for a tour, eager to witness the grandeur of this maritime behemoth.
In the early morning, sunlight sprinkled onto the sea surface, creating shimmering golden flecks.
A gentle sea breeze, carrying a hint of salt, also brought the warship's imposing presence.
Citizens gathered from every corner of the city, including the elderly, children, housewives, and office workers.
Their faces beamed with anticipation, holding small national flags, ready to salute this warship, the pride of their nation.
As the tour began, guided by naval officers and soldiers, the citizens orderly boarded the 'Haidão'.
The first thing that caught their eyes was the warship's expansive deck, large enough to accommodate multiple helicopters taking off and landing simultaneously.
On the deck, several helicopters were neatly arranged, their fuselages gleaming in the sunlight, their propellers gently spinning in the breeze, as if ready for immediate takeoff.
With the officers' explanations, the citizens learned that these helicopters could not only perform transport missions but also conduct rescue operations in emergencies.
They were filled with curiosity about these high-tech equipment, constantly asking the officers questions, who patiently answered each one.
Out of respect for the local populace, the more than 200 members of the rapid reaction force who lined up to welcome them ashore did not carry any weapons.
However, standing empty-handed in formation on the shore, each one like a sculpture on both sides of the gangway, solemnly welcoming the local citizens, gave this team an indescribable sense of grandeur.
Such disciplined military bearing naturally earned praise from many locals.
"The Eastern Continent's army, these are our homeland's sons and brothers, remarkable, truly remarkable!" An elderly man, with mostly white hair and beard, hobbled past the rapid reaction force's formation, tears streaming down his face, muttering to himself.
"This magnificence, this aura, even the German-equipped divisions I saw training back then were far inferior."
After hearing the old man's muttering, Li Yunlong sensed that the old man might have some stories behind him.
"Hello, sir, were you a hero who participated in the War of Resistance?" Li Yunlong couldn't help but step forward, approaching the old man to ask.
"Hello, officer, I don't deserve to be called a hero. To be ashamed, this old man only returned to the country to participate in a few battles. I was a driver, dragging cannons around, and soon after the cannons were destroyed, I came back." The old man said with a hint of regret in his tone.
"That's still makes you a hero of our Eastern Continent," Li Yunlong stood at attention and saluted the former veteran, then called over a soldier, "Li Xiaoyang, you accompany this old man on the tour. He can see whatever he wants."
Li Yunlong respected those who returned to fight during the most difficult times for their former homeland.
Back then, there were many patriotic people from Southeast Asia who returned, and many of them remained permanently on the front lines.
"Thank you, officer!" The old man excitedly returned a military salute from his younger days, and with Li Xiaoyang's support, followed the crowd onto the 'Haidão'!
On the deck, more than a hundred fully armed soldiers from the rapid reaction force were lined up on the vast flight deck parade ground.
They wore camouflage uniforms, camouflage helmets, tight armed belts around their waists, and neat military boots.
The soldiers' eyes were firm and sharp, revealing an indomitable will and a determination to be ready for battle at any moment.
"A fierce and mighty army, a fierce and mighty army!" The old man felt even more emotional looking at the fully armed soldiers on the deck!
Here, the soldiers of the rapid reaction force were not prohibited from combat maneuvers, but with the commander's order, they constantly changed the formation of the marching team, their steps were powerful and forceful, every movement was precise and accurate, more than a hundred people were as neat and uniform as one person, without the slightest difference, demonstrating strict discipline and excellent training standards.
In the sunlight, the bayonets of their rifles gleamed with a cold light. Although there were only more than a hundred people, the marching formation they performed sounded like the footsteps of thousands of troops, creating a shocking sound.
The huge military flag hanging on the warship fluttered in the wind, the bright red color like a flame burning in the soldiers' hearts, inspiring them to move forward courageously.
Next, amid great anticipation, a special activity began – a flight demonstration of the Zhi-5 helicopter for the local people.
The sky was clear, and the sea breeze was gentle, making it a perfect day for a flight demonstration.
The Zhi-5 helicopter, the latest type of helicopter developed by the Eastern Continent, was the pride of the amphibious assault ship due to its excellent performance and flexible maneuverability.
Today, it would demonstrate its superb flying skills and diverse mission capabilities to the public.
The deck of the ship was cleaned spotlessly, and the ground crew on the flight deck were busy making the final preparations before the flight.
Finally, amid enthusiastic applause, the Zhi-5 helicopter slowly started, the rotor began to rotate, gradually accelerating until the roar filled the entire sea and air.
The pilot, wearing his signature flight suit and helmet, waved to the audience.
With the commander's order, the Zhi-5 helicopter took off and began its performance.
First, the Zhi-5 helicopter demonstrated its vertical take-off and landing capabilities. It ascended vertically to the amazement of the audience, and then hovered in the air, showcasing the helicopter's unique maneuverability.
Next, the pilot maneuvered the helicopter through a series of aerobatic maneuvers, including rapid climbs, dives, rolls, and spirals.
Each movement was precise and fluid, demonstrating the pilot's superb flying skills and the Zhi-5 helicopter's excellent performance.
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The helicopter drew beautiful arcs in the air. In the sunlight, the fuselage shone with a silver light, like an eagle soaring freely over the sea.
The audience was deeply attracted by this wonderful performance, and from time to time bursts of applause and cheers erupted.
Subsequently, the Zhi-5 helicopter performed a simulated search and rescue demonstration.
It released an orange lifeboat in the air, simulating a search and rescue mission at sea.
The helicopter circled in the air, accurately dropping the lifeboat to the intended location, demonstrating its ability to perform missions in complex sea conditions.
The most exciting moment arrived when the Zhi-5 helicopter performed a simulated attack demonstration.
It first flew at low altitude and high speed, then suddenly pulled up, simulating dodging enemy air defenses.
Then, it launched signal flares, simulating a precise strike on a maritime target.
The signal flares drew bright trajectories in the air, finally accurately hitting the target, eliciting enthusiastic applause from the audience.
As the performance ended, the Zhi-5 helicopter slowly landed on the deck of the 'Haidão'. The pilot stepped out of the cockpit and saluted the audience.
The audience responded with thunderous applause, thanking them for bringing this visual feast. (End of this chapter)