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As the F-15i striking force lifted off from Hatsum Air Base, they did so without a trace. The pilots employed a blackout strategy, skimming just 150 feet above the Red Sea. This maneuver allowed them to utilize natural topography to remain hidden from enemy radar, a tactic that would become crucial in the early stages of their journey. The aircraft barely disturbed the surface of the water, rendering them virtually invisible to surveillance systems.
Five minutes after takeoff, they began their westward bank, intensifying their focus amid the reality of low-pressure altitude zones and the imperative to stay undetected. Every non-essential system in the aircraft was powered down, heightening the stakes as they traversed a distance toward their target.