Ep. 8: Area 88 faces a sniper threat forcing mission cancellations while Shinjou devises a counter-strategy.
Aired on February 27, 2004
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A lone sniper targets Area 88, forcing Saki to ground all aircraft because the runway lies within the attacker's line of sight. With operations halted, only Makoto Shinjou possesses the insight necessary to comprehend the sniper's psychological tactics. Recognizing the urgency of the situation, Shinjou collaborates with the base personnel to formulate a complex operation designed to eliminate the threat. The team must execute their strategy quickly to restore safety and resume normal flight activities at the airbase.
Episodes
- 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.
- 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.