Wings of Steele - Flight of Freedom (Book2) by Burger Jeffrey

Author:Burger, Jeffrey [Burger, Jeffrey]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Jeffrey J. Burger
Published: 2013-08-01T00:00:00+00:00

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The Cyclones of White Flight, flying escort on the shuttles, were spread out on either side, the Zulu in the lead, its additional wing-mounted sensor pod scanning the planet ahead, looking for anything of interest.

Punching into the atmosphere, the sphere of green and blue looming large in front of them, the entire flight buffeted about, slowing down to minimize the chance of producing a telltale comet trail. While the landing zone at the Air and Space Port had entered darkness, their transition coordinates over the equator were still bathed in daylight. Circling widely over the planet's equator on a downward spiral, the flight passed from daylight into darkness and back to daylight again as they approached their planned coordinates.

Maria turned in her seat, “No ground to space sensor activity, Skipper...”

“Good...”

“But you might want to hear this,” she continued. “Zulu One is reporting something on scans in the ocean about five-hundred miles northeast of our transition coordinates...”

“A surface ship?”

“No, sir, that was my initial thought. He says it's larger than that. There's no ID ping of any kind and it doesn't fit any known profiles.”

Jack unbuckled, got out of his seat and moved toward the doorway into the cockpit, suddenly piquing the interest of the Marines. “Moving or stationary?”

“It doesn't appear to be moving. It takes us off our course, but it might be worth a look.”

Jack pinched his lower lip in contemplation, “Well, it is what we're here for. Once we reach our transition coords, have Zulu One detour us to the new heading. Inform the others.”

“Will do, Skipper.”

Returning to his seat, Jack reflected on Maria's remarkable transformation to a stable, level-headed professional. He was going to have to remember to thank the Professor again for his efforts. Whatever he did. What did he do anyway?

Draza Mac nudged Jack's elbow, “What did they pick up?”

“Not sure, we're gonna detour to take a look.” He leaned back and re-belted his restraints, closing his eyes. A little nervous about what they were going to find, he took a deep breath and forced himself to relax.

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