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Gerasimenko

Kornukov

Gerasimenko

Kornukov

Gerasimenko

Kornukov

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