In recent times, the security situation in Abu Ya'evi and the mission area has become increasingly tense. The Bangladeshi peacekeeping officers and soldiers stationed at the two forward mission sites of Tishwan and Abukusa are in danger, and every extra day they stay adds one more unpredictable danger. Air transportation is currently the fastest way to evacuate. As the first level captain of the sixth batch of Chinese peacekeeping helicopter squadrons sent to Abuja, I am well aware that the squadron is the most suitable force to carry out evacuation tasks. The more critical the situation is, the more Chinese pilots need to step forward, race against time, and safely bring out peacekeeping allies. ”After receiving the emergency evacuation order from the United Nations, we concluded that the risk of this evacuation mission was high, far exceeding conventional flight standards, due to the complex and changing airspace conditions, simple and exposed takeoff and landing sites, and natural challenges of high temperatures during the dry season. Even the head of the aviation safety department warned that the task risk has exceeded safety standards and may not be executed from a professional perspective. However, life and mission are paramount. I and the other crew members were resolute and accepted the task without hesitation. We have established a deep friendship with Bangladeshi peacekeeping officers and soldiers by carrying out peacekeeping missions side by side for a long time. What worries me the most is the liaison officer Tamid. He once studied in China and was born on the same day as my comrade Zhang Long in the same year and month. We have a lot of communication and are like siblings in our daily lives. I am the captain of this evacuation mission, leading the research and implementation coordination of the flight plan, with Zhang Long as the co pilot. Upon learning that we were responsible for the evacuation mission, Tamid was filled with anticipation. In this mission, we need to transport the emergency supplies, equipment and materials required for evacuation to the front-line positions, safely transport the dangerous goods left by the front-line positions back, and orderly evacuate the trapped peacekeeping officers and soldiers in batches. Every flight and every segment operates at full capacity, without any slack. To ensure that everything goes smoothly, each helicopter's crew not only has one captain and one co pilot as usual, but also has a backup captain arranged. Once there is an emergency situation with the front cabin crew, the backup captain will immediately take over the control. During the mission, due to the lack of lighting at both mission points to ensure night flight, in order to gain more transit time, I coordinated with my colleagues in the maintenance squadron to prepare in advance and ensure that the pilot could take off as soon as dawn broke. The terrain at the Tishwan mission site is complex and the takeoff and landing space is limited. Zhang Long and I worked closely together to hover steadily; The Abu Kousa mission site has high security risks, so we quickly completed loading and unloading and shortened the stay time. Under the scorching sun, the flight suit was repeatedly soaked in sweat, and all crew members remained highly focused for a long time, with huge physical exertion, but they always held their positions and never relaxed. So, we raced against time and fought continuously for 20 days. Every time I arrive at the frontline mission site, I always see Bangladeshi soldiers waving excitedly on the ground. They praised: 'Every time we see a peacekeeping helicopter with a five-star red flag appearing in the sky, we see hope.' 'Chinese peacekeeping officers and soldiers rushed to the rescue in times of crisis, demonstrating professionalism and tenacious style.'. On March 4th local time, with the safe return of the last aircraft carrying out the evacuation mission, we successfully completed the mission and achieved zero casualties and zero equipment failures. At that time, Tamid got off the plane and hugged me tightly, saying, "Thank you to the Chinese military, thank you to our Chinese comrades! You are trustworthy partners for peace." After listening to his sincere words, my fellow crew members and I felt honored. To express our sincere gratitude, Tamid specially gifted us a mango sapling brought back from the Abu Kousa mission site. We solemnly accept this special gift and carefully plant it in the peacekeeping camp. This sapling not only symbolizes the deep friendship between the soldiers of China and Bangladesh who stand shoulder to shoulder to safeguard peace, but also witnesses the original mission of China's Blue Helmets to fulfill the responsibility of a great country and convey the hope of peace. (New Society)
Edit:Momo Responsible editor:Chen zhaozhao
Source:People's Liberation Army Daily
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