52
I woke up just before ten o’ clock, refreshed and ready to do battle. I spent the next thirty minutes double-checking my equipment and weapons and ensuring that everything was working correctly. After screwing a sound-suppressor to my H&K .45 cal automatic and once again checking my jump rig, I was finally satisfied.
I joined Captain Smith and Sergeant Wright on the tarmac next to the two large aircraft where the pilots and engineers were just completing their final inspections.
I looked up at the night sky and remarked, “Nice night for a jump.”
Sergeant Wright nodded, “Sure is.”
The night air was still, without the hint of a breeze. The stars glowed brightly in the heavens with just an occasional puffy cloud visible. There was no moon, which would help us to remain undetected as w
