Chapter 4901: Island survey

Seen from the air, Diego Garcia Island is a ring-shaped island reef. In the middle is a huge lagoon. The main body of this base is built on the largest area.
The long runway is very clear from the air. Even the planes parked at the airport can be seen clearly.
As Captain Lucky explained to them, he drove the sea knight around for a few weeks before heading towards the surrounding waters.
"You see, that is Solomon Atoll, and there is another group of atolls over there, that is the Three Brothers Island." Captain Lucky explained to them.
"I'm more interested in what you said about the Solomon Atoll, can we sort it out and take a look?" The noise inside the helicopter was relatively loud, and Lin Rui could only ask loudly.
"Of course, there is no problem." The Sea Knight helicopter piloted by Captain Lu Qi. Deflection course, flying over Solomon Atoll.
"Very beautiful." Lin Rui nodded.
The sea below shows different colors because of its different depths, while the surrounding white sandy beaches give different colors upwards, with a white border.
It can be seen that the vegetation on the island is very dense. Because it has been uninhabited for many years and it has a tropical ocean climate, under the conditions of sufficient temperature and humidity, the island has grown wildly.
The former residential areas and plantations on the island have long been swallowed up by green plants. No trace can be seen. It's just that the abandoned port looks like a man-made structure, and there are still some remains.
Otherwise, they found nothing.
"This place has long been deserted, but it's not just here. Even the southern part of Diego Garcia's base was once inhabited.
Later, after the local residents were forced to relocate, the places became relics. I told you earlier that civilians cannot exist in this surrounding area. "Captain Lu Qi said to Lin Rui.
"It's okay, let's just take a casual look and evaluate the surrounding sea areas and small islands." Lin Rui nodded and took the camera to take pictures.
"Hey, buddy, you should know that taking pictures is not allowed? Uh, I mean the pictures of the base shouldn't be circulated?" Captain Lu Qi was stunned.
"Of course it won't be circulated. This must be put in the assessment report and handed over to the Ministry of Defense. Our assessment report is internal information and is top secret." Lin Rui nodded.
"Don't worry, Captain, let alone your side. Even the Cheyenne Mountain underground base, the president's last refuge, we have all been hired to do a safety assessment. These photos are needed in the report. Wait until the report is formed. After that, all photos will be destroyed."
"Then I'm relieved." Captain Lu Qi nodded. "I said you should all be professionals, it is impossible to make such a mistake."
"Of course it's impossible, Captain. Okay, let's go shopping on other atolls. I'll collect more information." Lin Rui nodded.
"As long as it doesn't involve our base, other atolls will be fine. Pick two pictures with a good view and give me one when the time comes. When I want to go back, give it to my wife." Captain Lu Qi smiled Tao. "She likes the sea very much."
"Of course Captain." Lin Rui nodded to him.
But after turning around, he used a telescope to observe the atoll below.
Still nothing, Lin Rui understood, as Captain Lu Qi said, if a small group of people wanted to deliberately hide their whereabouts.
These large and small atolls around are enough for them to hide without a trace.
Some islands have dense vegetation. Not to mention small boats, you can't see them when you lean on the side. Even a medium-sized ship, as long as it is well concealed, it is difficult to find.
A large number of coconut trees and palm trees are like setting up a green canopy for these islands and reefs. As long as you park the boat under a tree and put on a camouflage net, you can almost blend with the surrounding greenery.
Relying solely on the aerial reconnaissance of helicopters, it is impossible to find out.
But this also strengthened Lin Rui's confidence. Cobain and his team must have been trapped on a nearby island. And they are still under the close control of the secret society militants.
On the surface everything around is like a calm sea, but. In fact, under the sea, undercurrents are raging.
Lin Rui put down the telescope in his hand and said nothing.
Captain Lu Qi took them around and finally turned around and returned to the base.
The first day after they arrived at Diego Garcia's base, it was so calm.
But Lin Rui knew that this calm would not last long. He keenly discovered the base port, and the alert was obviously upgraded.
On the surface, it remains the same, but in fact, it is strengthened in the dark. A company of Marine soldiers was deliberately arranged to be stationed closer to the port.
And the members of the US Marine Corps anti-terrorism security force FAST mingled among them. Obviously these are temporary adjustments based on the information provided by Mr. K.
The focus is on strengthening the security of the port area.
But what Lin Rui cares most now is still Kebain's whereabouts.
"Mr. Rick, it seems something is not a coincidence." Captain Lu Qi came to look for him. "Your original request to participate in the survey of surrounding islands was not approved. The commander rejected your request."
"The reason?" Lin Rui frowned. "I have an agreement with the commander to try not to interfere with the normal operation of the base, but he does not interfere with any of our actions.
"I understand, but we really can't fly tomorrow." Captain Lu Qi shook his head. "Because of the weather, there will be heavy rain on the sea tomorrow, and the wind will be very strong.
Unless it is an emergency mission, basically all regular flights are cancelled. You know that the flying altitude of a helicopter is more affected by wind. "
Lin Rui nodded, "Okay, I see. Will there be a boat patrol tomorrow? If so, I hope to set out with the patrol boat to see the surrounding waters and islands."
"I'm afraid not." Lu Qi shook his head. "If the weather is too bad, I estimate that the fixed ship patrols will also be cancelled. Well, but we will switch to drone reconnaissance.
Maybe you can go and see the results of drone reconnaissance. "
"No, you are misunderstood. I don't want to just look at it. I want to personally survey the nearby islands and reefs. In order to comprehensively consider whether these surrounding islands and reefs will be used by terrorists as the starting point of the attack base." Lin Rui A serious way. "You know that in a security assessment like ours, many factors must be considered.
Some things may not happen, or they may never happen, but we must take these situations into account.
The above hopes so, so that the Pentagon gang will think that they have not spent money to invite us. "
"I understand, I understand. But there is nothing I can do with the above request." Captain Lu Qi nodded.