The F-16V ignited its afterburner and lifted off, emitting a long orange-red tail flame.

(Photographed by reporter You Taro)

[Reporter You Tailang/Hualien Report] The first season of the "Joint Combat Exercise" of the National Army entered the second day. All bases across the country carried out the "Joint Air Defense Operation Exercise" in the early morning. At 5:30 in the morning, six F-16V, Two Mirage 2000 fighters were ordered to attack at dawn, and they took off in an emergency to simulate the interception of enemy aircraft intruding into our airspace, while the ground air defense force entered the position to conduct a combat drill, fully verifying the air defense response actions of troops at all levels, and the atmosphere was also extremely tense. ,lifelike.

From 5:00 am this morning, the atmosphere in the Air Force Hualien Base aircraft bunker was different from usual. The ground crew was tense and busy, busy with pre-flight inspections for the Mirage 2000 and F-16V fighters. At 5:25, they taxied to warm up Ping was on standby. At 30 minutes, 4 F-16Vs scrambled to take off, 40 minutes later, 2 Mirage 2000Fs followed up, and 10 minutes later, 2 F-16Vs took off. The loud takeoff sound woke up many Hualien residents.

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When 8 F-16V and Mirage 2000 fighters took off in an emergency, they ignited the "afterburner" and then increased their horsepower. Simulate the mission of intercepting enemy aircraft to ensure air supremacy in the eastern airspace.

At 6:40, the simulated main runway of the Hualien Air Force Base was damaged by the bombing of the Communist Army's ballistic missiles. Six F-16Vs were changed to the auxiliary runway to land. In order to shorten the landing distance and ensure safety, a drag parachute was specially deployed. On standby for rescue, the atmosphere was quite dignified and tense. About 40 minutes later, the main runway was urgently repaired, and two Mirage 2000 fighters resumed landing on the main runway.

Officials pointed out that although the scale of the "Joint Combat Exercise" is not as large as that of the Hanguang exercise, all subjects are carried out in accordance with the regulations. Especially after the F-16V has completed its performance improvement, it has gradually taken on heavy air defense tasks. The pilot's resistance to stress and the ground crew's familiarity with the whole process of preparation are also very important. To some extent, it is close to actual combat. With the tension between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait, the number of drills has increased significantly compared to previous years.

Phantom 2000 successfully completed the mission and returned to Hualien Base safely.

(Photographed by reporter You Taro)

The lady officer of the ground staff during the inspection and adjustment operation looked very serious and serious throughout the whole process.

(Photographed by reporter You Taro)

After the F-16V landed, the ground crew carried out inspection operations.

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The tail of the F-16V is quite beautiful and spectacular.

(Photographed by reporter You Taro)

The Mirage 2000 fighter plane slid out of the aircraft fort, ready to take off to meet the enemy.

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The F-16V attacked at dawn and took off to meet the enemy.

(Photographed by reporter You Taro)

In the early morning, the air force base in Hualien was brightly lit and the atmosphere was quite tense.

(Photographed by reporter You Taro)