Sèvres Protocol by David Lee Corley

Author:David Lee Corley [Corley, David Lee]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-01-05T05:00:00+00:00

October 30, 1956 – Sinai Desert, Egypt

Coyle stared at the black smoke rising into the sky at the mouth of the canyon. He didn’t like the look of it. It would attract attention and they were in a war zone. There was no way to put the fire from the ruptured wing tanks out until the fuel was exhausted. It was bad enough he was shot down by an Israeli, now he had to worry about Egyptian patrols. He wasn’t sure what would happen if the Egyptians found him and his Spanish crew members. Technically, America and Spain were not at war with Egypt but if they were captured with the Israelis they might be seen as spies or sympathizers. Somehow, he thought that might be worse than being an actual Israeli soldier in uniform. He didn’t want to find out.

The medic tended to the wound on his forehead. “How much water do we have?” said the medic.

“Three liters, I figure. We lost most of the water in our emergency tank to a couple of bullet holes,” said Coyle.

“That won’t last long. The wounded men need more than the rest of us. Their bodies need fluids to rebuild their blood supply. Dehydration will kill them as sure as a bullet.”

“Alright. But I am going to need some water if I’m going to cross that desert and get help.”

“You’re going out there?”

“We don’t have much choice. If we stay here we’re likely to die of thirst or get picked up by an Egyptian patrol. I’m not sure how kindly they’re going to treat you Israelis.”

“At least we won’t die of thirst and the men will get the medical treatment they need.”

“You sure about that? I bet they’re pretty pissed off right about now. You know… the Israelis invading their country and all.”

“The Fedayeen invade our country almost daily. At some point you have to fight back.”

“Is that what all this is about? Showing the Arabs the Israelis can’t be pushed around?”

“Part of it, I suppose. It’s worked in the past. They attack us. We bloody their nose. They go off and pout until they attack us again. It’s a vicious circle. But it’s the only way we can survive.”

“Hell of a way to live.”

“I agree. We all hope to live in peace one day.”

“Good luck with that.”

“I could happen. It’s got to happen. We can’t keep hating each other forever.”

“I suppose. Well, I better get going. I’ll send help as soon as I get picked up.”

“What about them?” said the medic motioning to the Spaniards.

“I don’t know,” said Coyle. “I’ll ask ’em.”

Coyle walked over to the Spaniards and said, “I’m heading out. Do you wanna go with me or stay here?”

The Spaniards looked confused. Coyle walked through the whole thing again but with hand motions. The Spaniards discussed it between themselves and then the navigator motioned that he and the cargo assistant would go with Coyle. “Alright. You’re with me I guess.”

Coyle grabbed a map and the survival kit from the cockpit.

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