In an instant, the tarmac was engulfed by the shrill howl of jet engines starting up, followed by a deep, rumbling roar.
The Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-229 engines of the F-15E, the General Electric F110-GE-129 engines of the F-16CJ, and the F414-GE-400 engines of the EA-18G ignited in succession. The scorching airflow kicked up the sand on the ground, distorting the scenery in the distance.
The blue flames from the exhaust nozzles were particularly dazzling in the night.
"Death God 01 requesting clearance to taxi."
"Cleared to taxi to runway 03 holding point."
Mike released the brakes and advanced the throttle, as the over forty-ton fighter-bomber began to move slowly, turning towards the taxiway.
The ground guide, holding fluorescent wands, made steady gestures amidst the engine airflow.
