This scene was transmitted in real-time through the high-definition tactical pod of the leading "Typhoon" fighter jet back to the British Army Joint Tactical Command Center (JTAC) at the Africa base in the rear and the MI6 Strategic Intelligence Room in London.
"God! They've actually hit one of the fighter jets!"
The Air Force Commander at JTAC watched the screen, his face pale as he looked at the "Typhoon" trailing black smoke, in a state of disarray.
London, Q-section Strategic Intelligence Room.
Hammond watched the real-time footage, his eyelids twitching, and a chill rising from his feet.
Beside him, Colonel Blake Wood slammed a fist on the table: "These bastards!"
"Enough!"
A cold voice came through the encrypted communication, it was Lady M.