Deja Vu...

Part Three

The ICS popped and Corporal Hagland said, “All strapped in, sir. Ready to lift in the back.”

“Roger.” He keyed the UHF. “BHR, Gunslinger four twelve lifting on spot six.”

“Gunslinger four twelve, you’re cleared off the port side. Depart aft, switch two fife seven point niner for Coronado.”

Jace pulled collective as he replied, “Switching two fife seven point niner.” He lifted off and slid to the left, catching the helo as it got out of ground effect on the deck and accelerated toward the Coronado, resting six miles away. “Coronado, Gunslinger four twelve with pax for you.”

“Gunslinger four twelve is cleared to helo spot aft. No reported traffic. Pax will be met.”