Anvil
“We would have just enough time to make sure the roof was clear of threats and form a perimeter before the second helicopter arrived. This one would actually land, the crew unloading the fuel, some hoses and other equipment while my team provided security. Assuming everything went according to plan, we’d be pulling lines and getting the generators operating within minutes of setting foot on the roof.
Unless we had a problem, like the generators had sucked their tanks dry and wouldn’t start bec...ause there was air in the lines. Or if they were damaged. Or any of a dozen other things that could go wrong. I was hoping Mr.
Murphy of Murphy’s Law fame wasn’t along for the ride, but the sadistic fucker was probably already planning how to screw with my night.
“One minute,” the pilot called over the intercom.
Dutch and I were wearing headsets and he looked around the noisy cabin and shouted the message to the team, holding his index finger straight up in the air. Both side doors were open, cold air flowing in and swirling through the aircraft. I was glad for the layers of fabric protecting me, surprised that Chico was only wearing a sleeveless shirt and battle vest on his upper body.MoreLess
Unless we had a problem, like the generators had sucked their tanks dry and wouldn’t start bec...ause there was air in the lines. Or if they were damaged. Or any of a dozen other things that could go wrong. I was hoping Mr.
Murphy of Murphy’s Law fame wasn’t along for the ride, but the sadistic fucker was probably already planning how to screw with my night.
“One minute,” the pilot called over the intercom.
Dutch and I were wearing headsets and he looked around the noisy cabin and shouted the message to the team, holding his index finger straight up in the air. Both side doors were open, cold air flowing in and swirling through the aircraft. I was glad for the layers of fabric protecting me, surprised that Chico was only wearing a sleeveless shirt and battle vest on his upper body.MoreLess
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