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Gerasimenko
Kornukov
Gerasimenko
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Gerasimenko
Kornukov
They do not see the target either?
Gerasimenko?
Here
And what does the pilot report, the 23?
He cannot see the target either
He cannot see [it]?
He cannot see [it]
Oh e......, well you know the range, where the target is, it is over Moneron. Well go on, send him there to that area, tell Kostroma, they must have the 23 descend, he must descend. At what altitude are you holding the MiG 23?
Gerasimenko
What is the altitude of the MiG-23?
18:37
Kornukov
Gerasimenko
Kornukov
Gerasimenko
Gerasimenko
Kornukov
Yes
I say
18:38
Kornukov
Gerasimenko
Kornukov
Kornukov
Gerasimenko
... 5000 and descending
altitude of fighter 5000
5000, well, it is somewhere in the area of the target, it must be at 4000-4500. You are real slowpokes at carrying out orders e......, back when I gave the order to bring in the 23. He has no tanks, he can maintain any speed, e...... to destroy the target
Where is the MIG, your SU-15, Osipovich?
He is on approach, they are reporting bad weather
Roger
Gerasimenko
Yes
Kornukov
Gerasimenko
Can Kostroma see it or not, ask them again
Ah, just now is speaking with Kostroma
So
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Comrade General, Kostroma reports: the target has been observed: the enemy was in a descending right turn and then disappeared. Kostroma now has contact with the [MIG) 23