Ep. 10: Mercenaries arrive in Area 88, including a ruthless MiG-23 pilot with a red lizard emblem.
Aired on March 12, 2004
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Whispers of rebels recruiting independent mercenaries reach Area 88, where a new squadron faces near-total destruction at the hands of a vicious MiG-23 Flogger pilot. This newcomer employs unusual combat tactics and displays a red lizard emblem. The arrival deeply troubles Mickey, serving as a painful reminder of his past service in the US Navy squadron VF-96, known as the Fighting Falcons, during the Vietnam War. The intense encounter forces Mickey to confront memories from his previous military career while navigating the escalating conflict involving these hired fighters.
Episodes
- Ep. 6 · Shin flies his new F-5 Tiger II while Kanzaki faces a challenging transcontinental flight to Japan.
- Ep. 7 · Rebels target supply planes to destroy Area 88, forcing Shin to break the blockade with Kitori and Kim.
- Ep. 8 · Area 88 faces a sniper threat forcing mission cancellations while Shinjou devises a counter-strategy.
- Ep. 9 · Saki orders high-speed canyon run for fuel, with Makoto seeking combat photography
- Ep. 10 · Mercenaries arrive in Area 88, including a ruthless MiG-23 pilot with a red lizard emblem.
- Ep. 11 · Shin nearly secures funds to end his contract while Kanzaki plots to seize Yamato Air Lines and marry Shin's girlfriend.
- Ep. 12 · Shin crashes his Tiger II and faces financial demands that extend his stay in Area 88.