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.Air Raid to Al-Waleed (3)
The Story of Demolishing Fighters and the Equipment in Al-Waleed Triple Military Bases Known as H-3
On a memorable Thursday morning and in the vicissitudes of an unequal and imposed battle, eight Phantom bombers, guided by experienced and determined pilots, flew about 1700 km, entered into Iraq, attacked the H-3 bases - called ‘Al-Waleed’ - and created one of the masterpieces of air operations in the world. At the backstage of this operation, more than 50 sorts of aircrafts, such as fuel tanker, different kinds of fighter plane and other combat support flying along with a large number of flight and non-flight personnel, played a role to achieve such a success.Air Raid to Al-Waleed (2)
The Story of Demolishing Fighters and the Equipment in Al-Waleed Triple Military Bases Known as H-3
Numbers of men and women have could make the history, but how much their work is great, its joining to the valuable book of history and turning to the historical one requires only a lofty magnanimity and courage. Magnanimity requires deliberation in the past and seeking truth and courage which is necessary for speaking and writing the truth and honesty.Air Raid to Al-Waleed (1)
The Story of Demolishing Fighters and the Equipment in Al-Waleed Triple Military Bases Known as H-3
There is less air force in the world that has to endure more than a few months of the war. After creation and use of air force in its modern form; that is from the end of World War I, so far, only a handful of countries, which had been either manufacturer and had have strong economic strength or strongly have supported by the great powers materially and in equipment, has recorded experiences of long aerial combat in their file . The reason is the high cost of air warfare, the sensitivity and complexity of the equipment, the rapid aging of the force and other factors which can’t be explored in this book.Daughter of Sheena 61
With red and baggy eyes, friends, families and relatives arrived from Qayesh by several minibuses tomorrow morning. Samad's friends came and said: “Samad’s body has been transferred to Revolutionary Guards’ office.” We all got ready and went to see it. They had put my Samad’s coffin in a big refrigerator truck. It had come with other martyrs. The door of truck was open. Coffins were stacked. My brother-in-law, Teymour had stood next to me. I said: “Samad! Please bring my Samad. We haven’t seen each other for long time.” Mr. Teymour climbed up to the refrigerator part and lifted down several coffins with the help of a few other people. Samad’s coffin was not among them. Mr. Teymour placed a coffin in front of my feet and said: “this is my brother.”Daughter of Sheena 60
I came back home. My brother was not with children. He went to the other room and sat next to my father-in-law, talking together in a low voice. They stopped talking as soon as saw me. My anxiety increased. “Why haven’t you still slept?” I said, “What’s wrong? If there is anything I should know, please tell me. I’m very worried.”Daughter of Sheena 59
It was Esfand (March). Samad, who had gone to the front and it was supposed came back two or three days later, hadn’t still returned after twenty days. On the other hand, my father-in-law also hadn’t backed. It was a dismal afternoon. The children were watching television. It had been a little warmer....
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