Air Raid to Al-Waleed (22)
The Story of Demolishing Fighters and the Equipment in Al-Waleed Triple Military Bases Known as H-3
Hearing the sound of the cars’ engines, technicians of flight line and other crews who are present in the hangars notice that the pilots are coming. All run toward them, salute, say good morning, and accompany them to the prepared aircrafts in the hangars.Air Raid to Al-Waleed (21)
The Story of Demolishing Fighters and the Equipment in Al-Waleed Triple Military Bases Known as H-3
I was notified that should go to a mission along with Mousavi. I did related tasks very quickly and joined him for flight brief. He stressed on the importance of flight and that the absolute radio silence all the time should be observed. Until then, radio silence was not taken account, because Tabriz base was far from enemy’s region and usually it was trying to less talk when entering the enemy’s territory.Air Raid to Al-Waleed (20)
The Story of Demolishing Fighters and the Equipment in Al-Waleed Triple Military Bases Known as H-3
Providing safety and security of region and route, two F-5 fighters of Hamadan base immediately fly right behind the Phantoms and along with other F-4 pilots in predetermined location, take the responsibility of space surveillance of West and base protection. By the end of the mission, two additional flights of a team of two aircrafts also do this job. Amir Second Brigadier General Pilot Mohammed Tayyebi, the leader of first flight of F-5 air cover from Hamadan, says:Air Raid to Al-Waleed (19)
The Story of Demolishing Fighters and the Equipment in Al-Waleed Triple Military Bases Known as H-3
On the leg of G-suit, with a clip, Pilots set sheets on which information about takeoff speed, maximum speed of cancelling the flight in the case of appearing problem during takeoff, day codes, coordinates, and other information are written, to be completely and easily in sight. As there is no problem, they ride minibuses with trust in God and kissing the Koran, and go to different hangars in which ready Phantoms have been parked. Colleagues say goodbye to each other along the way and pray for. Javanmardi, who has a good sense of humor, once in while jokes that causes a cold smile appears on the lips.Air Raid to Al-Waleed (18)
The Story of Demolishing Fighters and the Equipment in Al-Waleed Triple Military Bases Known as H-3
Baratpour explains the generalities of operations for pilots and co-pilots carefully. During his speaking, he recommends and emphasizes that the subject should be between themselves until the end of operations and no one is aware of it. At the same time, he throws a knowing glance at three reserve pilots; that is, you must pay more attention than others.Air Raid to Al-Waleed (17)
The Story of Demolishing Fighters and the Equipment in Al-Waleed Triple Military Bases Known as H-3
An hour later, First Lt. Ali A’alizadeh is conveyed to be present at the command post by phone. At about six o’clock in the morning, two pilots of F-5 aircrafts are entered in command post of Tabriz air base. After a warm greeting, operations deputy of base, Major Yadollah Rastegarfar, ordered them to fly to check the weather conditions above the Lake Uremia, and report it to the base as soon as possible.Air Raid to Al-Waleed (16)
The Story of Demolishing Fighters and the Equipment in Al-Waleed Triple Military Bases Known as H-3
At 3:30 Am, according to the plan, several cars are sent to the company-provided houses of base and drivers shortly stop in front of pilots’ houses, according to the list of names and addresses; and pick up these pilots - who have got up from their warm bed strong-willed and determined to rush forward defeated enemy - and take them to the command post. There have ever no precedent for presenting of such a numerous groups together to carry out an operation at this time. All of them perform their ablution to pray for victory over the enemy, with the exhilarating sound of Adhan.Air Raid to Al-Waleed (15)
The Story of Demolishing Fighters and the Equipment in Al-Waleed Triple Military Bases Known as H-3
At that time, I was one of staff of Bandar Abbas base, and was present in Hamadan as an agent. Almost every month, one week we were on leave to visit our family. This time it was fifty days that I had not got leave. A few weeks ago, I attended the second mission which was canceled due to bad weather after refueling, and wouldn’t think to repeat so soon.Air Raid to Al-Waleed (14)
The Story of Demolishing Fighters and the Equipment in Al-Waleed Triple Military Bases Known as H-3
On Thursday April 4th 1981, with leadership of Major Baratpour, H-3 or Al-Waleed Operation was implemented at the time of Col. Pilot Mahmoud Qeydian's operation deputy in IRIAF. It had been designed and planned by Col. Pilots Bahram Hoshyar, Fereidoun Izadseta, Col. Parviz Pirooz, director of information, Col. Abdul Ali Qasemian, director of information deputy, Col. Ali Dehnadi and Col. Rasoul Hoshyar, operation deputy.Air Raid to Al-Waleed (13)
The Story of Demolishing Fighters and the Equipment in Al-Waleed Triple Military Bases Known as H-3
One day, around two o'clock in the afternoon, I was phoned in the radar site from command post of Tabriz air base and was asked to wear uniforms neatly and quickly headed to the Tabriz base to carry out an important mission....
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Attack on Halabcheh narrated
With wet saliva, we are having the lunch which that loving Isfahani man gave us from the back of his van when he said goodbye in the city entrance. Adaspolo [lentils with rice] with yoghurt! We were just started having it when the plane dives, we go down and shelter behind the runnel, and a few moments later, when the plane raises up, we also raise our heads, and while eating, we see the high sides ...The Arab People Committee
Another event that happened in Khuzestan Province and I followed up was the Arab People Committee. One day, we were informed that the Arabs had set up a committee special for themselves. At that time, I had less information about the Arab People , but knew well that dividing the people into Arab and non-Arab was a harmful measure.Kak-e Khak
The book “Kak-e Khak” is the narration of Mohammad Reza Ahmadi (Haj Habib), a commander in Kurdistan fronts. It has been published by Sarv-e Sorkh Publications in 500 copies in spring of 1400 (2022) and in 574 pages. Fatemeh Ghanbari has edited the book and the interview was conducted with the cooperation of Hossein Zahmatkesh.Is oral history the words of people who have not been seen?
Some are of the view that oral history is useful because it is the words of people who have not been seen. It is meant by people who have not been seen, those who have not had any title or position. If we look at oral history from this point of view, it will be objected why the oral memories of famous people such as revolutionary leaders or war commanders are compiled.
