Israeli F-15s' AIM-Sidewinder Missiles

AIM-Sidewinder missiles arm 12 Israeli F-15s primed at Hatzerim Airbase, pilots strapped in as heat plumes betray engines idling for launch. In the Situation Room's electric hush, Nancy and Advisor relay their lethal loadout to Leo—air-to-air predators slaved to infrared seekers, fueling dread of intercepts shredding any Arab retaliation amid Erev Yom Kippur brinkmanship, where every heartbeat syncs to takeoff sirens.

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S3E4 · On the Day Before

Leo Briefed on Armed Israeli Jets and Mujeeb Link

AIM-Sidewinder missiles arm the 12 F-15s per Nancy's report, underscoring air-to-air lethality in potential intercepts, amplifying dread of broadened conflict as Leo dismisses cover stories.

Before: Loaded on F-15s at Hatzerim

After: Remains armed and ready

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S3E4 · On the Day Before

Mujeeb Link Ignites Urgent Presidential Summit

AIM-Sidewinder missiles arming the F-15s are specified by Nancy (eight per jet), emphasizing air-to-air lethality that amplifies fears of broader aerial intercepts amid Palestinian ground strikes.

Before: Loaded on F-15s at Hatzerim

After: Remains armed and ready

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