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.Air Raid to Al-Waleed (12)
The Story of Demolishing Fighters and the Equipment in Al-Waleed Triple Military Bases Known as H-3
Morning of March 19, 1981, command of IRIAF orders Colonel Baratpour and Major Golchin to come to Tehran as soon as possible. Tomorrow is the Day of Oil Nationalization and an official holiday, then Nowruz holidays quickly begin, so it might be an important news!Air Raid to Al-Waleed (11)
The Story of Demolishing Fighters and the Equipment in Al-Waleed Triple Military Bases Known as H-3
At those days, weather system was not developed and integrated like today, and wrong forecasts would happen. Today seems to be one of these days. Two tankers and ten bombers arrive to the predetermined place on the margins of the south of Lake Uremia. A thick cloud covered the overhead of flight group.Air Raid to Al-Waleed (10)
The Story of Demolishing Fighters and the Equipment in Al-Waleed Triple Military Bases Known as H-3
Early morning, authorities came to official site by organizational cars and other pilots by minibuses which had been sent, and all gathered in the purpose room of command post. In the minutes that they yet hadn’t been aware of the reason for gathering, whispered ‘what's going on?’Air Raid to Al-Waleed (9)
The Story of Demolishing Fighters and the Equipment in Al-Waleed Triple Military Bases Known as H-3
We came close to the Nowruz. With some changes in the plan and leading of Lt. Col. Qasim Pourgolchin, then-commander of Hamedan air base, it was supposed that the pilots for eight aircrafts and two reserve pilots to be determined and the mission to be performed for second time.Air Raid to Al-Waleed (8)
The Story of Demolishing Fighters and the Equipment in Al-Waleed Triple Military Bases Known as H-3
One day, a number of experienced pilots of other bases were invited to Hamadan. We ourselves were not then aware that what is happening. Operation Deputy of base called newly arrived pilots and a number of us to the command post of air base and explained general points of our mission cautiously. I think, of course, the leader had been well filled in on the details.Air Raid to Al-Waleed (7)
The Story of Demolishing Fighters and the Equipment in Al-Waleed Triple Military Bases Known as H-3
The first step of operation was an impeccable planning. Thinking about possible threats in the rout, how to refuel at very low altitude, type of required ammunition, finding the best possible pilots, protection of plan not to leak out, the most suitable static place for tankers, how bombers contact with tankers without using radio conversation, and many other technical and non-technical issues had engaged the small group of plan for a long time.Air Raid to Al-Waleed (6)
The Story of Demolishing Fighters and the Equipment in Al-Waleed Triple Military Bases Known as H-3
The importance of bombing this target, which consists of three advanced bases, can severely affect the enemy's military capacity and inflicted huge economic damage upon it; while will affect its dignity and psychological aspects and supporters. Therefore, each time the study of this plan didn’t lead to any result, as if a great force encourages the team to continue working.Air Raid to Al-Waleed (5)
The Story of Demolishing Fighters and the Equipment in Al-Waleed Triple Military Bases Known as H-3
In the one of deciduous fall nights, the idea of a feasible strategy occurred to Colonel Izadseta. He met Colonel Hoshyar early morning and happily asked him to go to command post along with Mr. Qeydian to explain once his interesting plot. Perhaps a few friendly and jokey words exchanged between them. Then, required coordination is done to meet with commanders.Air Raid to Al-Waleed (4)
The Story of Demolishing Fighters and the Equipment in Al-Waleed Triple Military Bases Known as H-3
Two months after the beginning of war, early Azar 1359 (late November, 1980), a messenger on behalf of Colonel Muhammad Maham, garrison commander of Piranshar (home) brought some documents to the Tabriz Air Bases and Hamadan Air Base (Martyr Nojeh ) and delivered them to pilot Lt. Col. Morteza Farzaneh and Qassem Pourgolcheen, second commander of bases....
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