Ep. 3: Shin and Makoto Search for a Lost Transport Plane's Cargo
Aired on January 23, 2004
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During a mission, Shin and Kim destroy a heavily defended transport plane but cannot identify its cargo. Another Area 88 mercenary pilot intercepts enemy transmissions mentioning gold, prompting most mercenaries to search the skies for the wreckage. Meanwhile, Makoto rents a two-seater aircraft and persuades Shin to provide him with a ride. Shin remains suspicious of the journalist's true intentions, influenced by a previous conversation with McCoy, the base's supplier. The narrative juxtaposes the chaotic aerial hunt for the mysterious cargo with Shin's personal interactions and growing doubts regarding Makoto's motives.
Episodes
- Ep. 1 · Makoto Shinjou travels to Area 88 to investigate rumors of a Japanese mercenary pilot serving Asranian forces.
- Ep. 2 · Boris, the RAF pilot known as God of Death, faces an unassailable enemy outpost with Shin and Kim Aoba.
- Ep. 3 · Shin and Makoto Search for a Lost Transport Plane's Cargo
- Ep. 4 · Shin's F-8 Crusader falls to rebel MiG-21s, leading to memories of betrayal and Ryouko Tsugumo.
- Ep. 5 · Kitori Palvanaff arrives at Area 88 and forms an unexpected bond with Shin during combat.
- 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.