Air Raid to Al-Waleed (32)
The Story of Demolishing Fighters and the Equipment in Al-Waleed Triple Military Bases Known as H-3
"We heard that the pilots we were concerned about them from morning, have returned safety, while we had just landed after air cover of region. For this reason, we quickly headed to the hangar in front of which a group of our colleagues had gathered, and we kissed the face of these heroes when we found out what a great event has occurred. At the same time, hearing the story of Khazraei, we thought that it is concocted and he and his co-pilot have martyred very likely. Because such things wasn’t unusual! "Air Raid to Al-Waleed (31)
The Story of Demolishing Fighters and the Equipment in Al-Waleed Triple Military Bases Known as H-3
Interestingly, despite enemy had endured a heavy blow and had been aware of the existence of phantoms, well-designed operation especially the shrewdness of those involved in replacing the rout from the margin of western Iraq border to the inside of western neighbor, and more importantly helping of God, makes them to traverse the going rout again and come back Home safety with more trust.Air Raid to Al-Waleed (30)
The Story of Demolishing Fighters and the Equipment in Al-Waleed Triple Military Bases Known as H-3
"Our team included two aircrafts and should be targeted southern base. An arid desert, sunny weather and low altitude had made us to be much careful, lest we suffered flight confusion (vertigo) and crashed. We left the main team as got closer to the target and headed to the target base. Further away, on that desert and near the base, a blue dome attracted me. ...Air Raid to Al-Waleed (29)
The Story of Demolishing Fighters and the Equipment in Al-Waleed Triple Military Bases Known as H-3
It was supposed to bomb with Skip technique. Probably we were several feet lower than the calculated height, so a few shrapnel hit our aircraft. Maybe this situation was caused by enemy anti-aircraft bullets. Anyway, we lost part of engine power, hydraulic power, and our utility system. While the rest were refueling for the third time and leaving the region, we hardly approached to tankers, but the conditions didn’t allow us to refuel.Air Raid to Al-Waleed (28)
The Story of Demolishing Fighters and the Equipment in Al-Waleed Triple Military Bases Known as H-3
"In the final position, the navigation device of my aircraft differed with current position about 70 to 80 miles and showed another direction. "Where does INS show, Javanmardi?" jokingly I asked the pilot of rare cabin. With a thick Shirazi accent he said: "Sir! It shows Tel Aviv." I asked: "Do you think what we do?" He immediately said: "Sir! Let’s go to bomb there." And we laughed very much."Air Raid to Al-Waleed (27)
The Story of Demolishing Fighters and the Equipment in Al-Waleed Triple Military Bases Known as H-3
"At the appointed hour, we were ready into aircraft and called Major Abdul Alizadeh, first pilot of tanker 707 that was located above Lake Uremia. Conversations were exchanged through HF radio contact with short words and passwords. When we assured of successful refueling and departure of phantoms, asked taking off permit by Izadseta’s order according to the schedule, and seemingly we flew toward Tehran from Damascus airport. ..."Air Raid to Al-Waleed (26)
The Story of Demolishing Fighters and the Equipment in Al-Waleed Triple Military Bases Known as H-3
Phantoms were approaching the second refueling area. An unusual anxiety as well as fright had embraced pilots. They either asked themselves or their partner: are tankers ready across the Iraq border? Won’t something come up? Given the length of rout and the error of navigation device, will we find properly the considered point with no radio contact with tanker? What would happen if for any reason the Damascus airport don’t allow them fly or delay?Air Raid to Al-Waleed (25)
The Story of Demolishing Fighters and the Equipment in Al-Waleed Triple Military Bases Known as H-3
At the same time Phantoms were fueling, flight brief of a team of three F-5 aircraft, with the reference of ‘Hormuz’, and led by First Lt. Mostafa Ardestani began. It was planned that this team attack the important facilities in the Kirkuk shortly before the bombing of three H-3 bases by Phantom pilots, so the enemy focused on them and the third refueling of Phantoms to be done. After the preliminaries, they were headed to the hangars.Air Raid to Al-Waleed (24)
The Story of Demolishing Fighters and the Equipment in Al-Waleed Triple Military Bases Known as H-3
The team enters the Iraq territory from far north and through heights continues flying towards target. To make easier and safer flight, the operations carry out in the form of two teams consisted of four aircrafts flying close to each other. In this journey, any carelessness can cause the plan fail. The team flies so close to the Turkish border that it is possible the Air Force of this country will be sensitive to the issue in the case of being reconnoitered by Turkish radars.Air Raid to Al-Waleed (23)
The Story of Demolishing Fighters and the Equipment in Al-Waleed Triple Military Bases Known as H-3
It doesn’t take much time when ten Phantom bombers come. Two previous flights to the south of Lake Uremia, familiarity with the specified points of the home country, and most importantly expertise of participant pilots, especially leader and sub-leader, cause that pilots find tankers in radio silence finally....
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With wet saliva, we are having the lunch which that loving Isfahani man gave us from the back of his van when he said goodbye in the city entrance. Adaspolo [lentils with rice] with yoghurt! We were just started having it when the plane dives, we go down and shelter behind the runnel, and a few moments later, when the plane raises up, we also raise our heads, and while eating, we see the high sides ...The Arab People Committee
Another event that happened in Khuzestan Province and I followed up was the Arab People Committee. One day, we were informed that the Arabs had set up a committee special for themselves. At that time, I had less information about the Arab People , but knew well that dividing the people into Arab and non-Arab was a harmful measure.Kak-e Khak
The book “Kak-e Khak” is the narration of Mohammad Reza Ahmadi (Haj Habib), a commander in Kurdistan fronts. It has been published by Sarv-e Sorkh Publications in 500 copies in spring of 1400 (2022) and in 574 pages. Fatemeh Ghanbari has edited the book and the interview was conducted with the cooperation of Hossein Zahmatkesh.Is oral history the words of people who have not been seen?
Some are of the view that oral history is useful because it is the words of people who have not been seen. It is meant by people who have not been seen, those who have not had any title or position. If we look at oral history from this point of view, it will be objected why the oral memories of famous people such as revolutionary leaders or war commanders are compiled.
