Krakabloan Citizens

Have been noticing increased activity of LOUD military aircraft.

But nobody is surprised. Following a failed attempt by Retronian Colonial Forces to make a political deal, the MDA has announced that they're going on full offense, and of course they'll need to train. Some info has been classified, but not to worry, everything here has been confirmed as de-classified. Also worth noting, both the Yeager, Wright, and in-between areas appear to be "suffering" from a large form of clouds. There has been a little rain, but no high winds or heavy storm conditions.

Starting off, a CFA-44 has arrived at Yeager. Up until touchdown, it was escorted by the only two existent A-40C-R1s, so whoever's flying this plane must be important...

Not gonna reveal the occupants' identities.

Meanwhile, the MDA has been ramping up their ground game. Several Enargite VIIs, ARV-22-A1s, M49A3s, M49A4s, TVT series tanks, TVMX-155, and a number of others were undergoing training exercises. Even more interesting, the training wasn't restricted to MDA territory; not just Yeager, but the entirety of Krakabloa could see both ground forces marching and air forces flying. Some bystanders said they saw icons of the MDA army, such as Le Tonk, Da Tunk, AMX-10M, and "Fallout" (the Enargite VII who survived several nuke blasts during the TC/TB wars).

What is currently the only TVMX-155 firing its cannon during the practice.

However, today's focus is on the skies, because the MDAAF took the RCF's attempt to obtain 58% of the Yeager HQ personally. So personally, in fact, that they conjured up a fleet of 92-year old fighter planes back into combat. We're not joking, we'll explain later.

Starting with some more modern aircraft, the F-36A and SK-3 were some of the most spotted aircraft of the day. We're not sure precisely why, but people reported seeing the SK-3s doing low passes in the trenches, whilst the F-36As often climbed beyond the clouds. Other vehicles have arrived as well to assist the MDA.

The SK-3 preparing to fly into the trench for another low pass. Notice the gunpods on the wings; they are identical to those of the Ki-5/Ki-5 Kai.

An F-36A takes off from Yeager Airfield.

The same F-36A at 45,000 feet a few minutes later. The lack of clouds isn't because the clouds moved out- at 45k feet, the Phoenix-Attack would be far above the storm at this point. Also note the open weapons bay, which appears to be- and is- fully armed with FRCM S-25Ms.

Also, the MDA received a new [CLASSIFIED].

Yeah, the RCF may be just a wee bit cooked.

And now some pictures from Krakabloa citizens and civilians, who could see the aircraft flying around all day.

An FI-90A during a mock-intercept training. The FI-90 may prove crucial against RCF AC-130s and A400s. Photo credit Mr. Least.



All three above: A B-7B makes a close pass over a beach near Yeager. The alleged plan is that the B-7B will provide CRAB (Close-Range Aerial Blockading) in order to stop the incursion of RCF units by sea. Photo credit Dr. Normal.

The 92 year old plane mentioned earlier, the TFA-1 Type 44 "Monsoon." This one is actually a veteran of the Otesk War, now upgraded with heavy countermeasures to avoid missile attacks. Photo credit John Rick.

Close up photo of the 1932 TFA-1 dropping flares (and chaff, albeit not in frame). Photo credit... Takusha?!

That's all... for now.

Credits:

MDA:
@TheMouse
@CrestelAeronautics
@MIGFOXHOUND31BSM26
@windshifter1
@Karroc9522
@KPLBall
@Christiant2
@JaxHere
@Randomplayer
@TheUltimatePlaneLover

MDA Allies:
@Marulk
@JABH (potentially)
@Boeing727200F (also the maker of the "CLASSIFIED")

Indirect MDA Allies:
@typeZERO (maker of the Alicorn used here)

Retronian Colonial Forces:
@SPSidearm