The sun hung low over the horizon, casting a golden glow across the vast expanse of the sea. The aircraft carrier Yorktown, a colossal fortress of steel and technology, cuts through the waves.
In the operations room, the tension was palpable. The request for help had come in just minutes ago— a brutal battle against the Latvian army.
Admiral Akari gave his Order, "Prepare the F-14s for immediate deployment,"
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On the flight deck, the F-14 Tomcats stood ready, their sleek, angular frames gleaming under the sunlight.
The pilots, clad in their flight suits and helmets, moved with practised efficiency as they conducted their pre-flight checks. Each aircraft was armed to the teeth: AIM-54 Phoenix missiles for long-range engagements, AIM-9 Sidewinders for dogfights, and a 20mm Vulcan cannon for close-quarters combat. The F-14s were also equipped with precision-guided bombs and air-to-ground missiles, making them versatile tools of destruction.