The Rise Of Australasia-Chapter 1276 - 936 An Atomic Bomb Falls from the Sky_2
Chapter 1276: Chapter 936: An Atomic Bomb Falls from the Sky_2
Chapter 1276 -936: An Atomic Bomb Falls from the Sky_2
At the same time, dropping the atomic bomb was also a threat to the Island Nation’s government. If the government failed to take the hint, then the next atomic bombs would not be dropped one at a time.
About ten kilometers from the Hiroshima City Area, a large expanse of land was filled with new recruits of the Island Nation.
This was Hiroshima’s largest military training ground, and it currently housed close to 300,000 new recruits. Within a few kilometers around this training ground, there were more than five other training grounds of various sizes, accommodating a total of over 600,000 new recruits.
On the other side of the Hiroshima City Area, there was a temporary barracks built by the Island Nation Army. This location was even closer to Honshu Island, which could allow the military to provide quick support to Honshu Island.
There were even more soldiers stationed here, and judging by the scale, the number exceeded that of the 600,000 new recruits.
Under the clear and cloudless weather, a large number of Islander soldiers were engaged in bayonet-fighting training. This was one of the mandatory training exercises for the soldiers, and it had played a significant role in the past Island-Russia wars.
In the heavily protected Hiroshima City Area, it was still a relatively bustling scene. Due to the outbreak of war, it was rare to see foreigners in the Native Land.
The streets were mostly filled with Islanders, and many young girls dressed in beautiful outfits were out shopping in groups, seemingly unaffected by the war.
“Captain Shier, we’ve reached the designated position. How are you doing?” As they approached the airspace above Hiroshima, Shier McKenzie’s earpiece transmitted the inquiry from a pilot in a nearby fighter aircraft.
“Not bad.” Shier McKenzie replied with a smile, “Is the camera ready?”
This mission was unlike any other; it was the first time in human history that an atomic bomb was used in war and the first time a city suffered mass casualties.
To commemorate the deployment and explosion of the first atomic bomb, the General Staff had specifically equipped a camera on a nearby fighter aircraft.
“Ready, Captain. Just a reminder, we’re starting to record now, and all of our words will be documented.” The voice from the nearby fighter aircraft replied.
“Excellent.” Shier McKenzie nodded with a smile. For the pilots participating in this mission, having their voices recorded was certainly an honor.
“Valentine, target Hiroshima; lock onto the target immediately.”
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Shier McKenzie instructed his comrade-in-arms behind him.
“Target Hiroshima locked, repeat, target Hiroshima locked.” Valentine Enquevile carefully locked onto the city below and responded.
“Great, everyone, got anything to say? If the atomic bomb detonates successfully, maybe it will become a sentence remembered by history.” Shier McKenzie asked his team members with a smile.
“Nothing to say, Captain. But if I must say something, then I hope Hiroshima won’t be the last target.” Valentine Enquevile joked with a smile from behind.
“You joker.” Shier McKenzie retorted with a laugh, “Don’t worry, if there’s a next target, you’ll definitely be part of it.”
In amidst their lighthearted banter, the three airplanes successfully reached above Hiroshima.
Due to the high altitude, the people of Hiroshima City Area below didn’t notice the three airplanes overhead.
But the pilots inside the airplanes, with the aid of various technological means, could confirm they were above Hiroshima.
“Gentlemen, count down from three, three, two, one, release!”
Following Shier McKenzie’s countdown, the Sparrowhawk-6B Bomber positioned at the center of the three planes swiftly opened its bomb bay, revealing the atomic bomb that had been prepared inside.
“Goodbye Hiroshima, farewell, damned Islanders.” With Shier McKenzie’s soft murmur, an enormous atomic bomb dropped from the bomber’s belly, plummeting straight down toward Hiroshima City Area below.
Boom!
Atop the atomic bomb, a specially designed parachute opened, which slowed the bomb’s rapid descent and almost altered its direction.
Fortunately, due to the large momentum, the atomic bomb’s course corrected itself. However, because of the parachute at the back, it was now falling slower than before.
“It looks like everything went smoothly, guys.” Shier McKenzie, anxiously observing it all, finally breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that the atomic bomb’s parachute had opened successfully and slowed down its speed. Then he could afford to joke with his comrades.
“Destination Ryukyu Islands, guys, return to base!”
The purpose of the atomic bomb’s parachute was to slow down its fall, buying the bomber enough time to escape.
Shier McKenzie obviously understood this principle and didn’t waste the precious time for escape, issuing the order to return to base without any hesitation.
As for capturing the moment Hiroshima was bombed by the atomic bomb, that would have to wait until the bomber had safely escaped.
If they stayed directly above Hiroshima, although they would not be in the bomb’s blast range, the resulting shockwave from the explosion would still spread at a high speed to the altitude above, potentially impacting the bomber.
Although they could bail out with parachutes, to do so over Hiroshima just after an atomic bomb explosion would be no different from courting death.
Though the atomic bomb’s descent had been slowed, it still fell rapidly overall. The parachute, despite being specially designed, couldn’t hold out for very long.
