Ep. 9: Saki orders high-speed canyon run for fuel, with Makoto seeking combat photography

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To secure fuel for Asranian forces, Saki directs an assault on a rebel refinery. Pilots must navigate a canyon at supersonic speeds to evade enemy air defenses. Area 88’s elite aviators are chosen for this dangerous operation, under the command of Major Roundell, the base’s chief tactical advisor. Makoto requests permission from Mickey Simon to pilot his F-14 Tomcat during the mission. His primary motivation is not combat, but rather to capture photographic evidence of the intense realities faced by fighter pilots. This assignment places the selected crew in a high-stakes environment where precision flying is essential for survival and mission success.