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The Jungle of Fear : Part 4 - Destruction of the Daleks!

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'This is Firebird 1, all systems check, ready for take-off' 'clear to go Firebird 1' ++++++++ 'Kangaroos to UNIT - landing zone prepared, perimeter secured' ++++++++ 'Whirlybird, ready on your call Firebird 1' +++++++ Events had spiralled since I contacted the Brigadier, who reported to the General, who reported to the Minister, who reported to the Prime Minister. In tense meetings, top brass, ministers & advisors weighed the diplomatic implications of launching an attack within South Aviana: South Aviana was a sovereign state, with their brattish President happy both to take aid and dish insults out to his benefactors. The Communist bloc both fermented the insurgency, and scratched for excuses to escalate. Any action was likely to aggravate both problems. But the Prime Minister was resolute - the Daleks must be dealt with. Reversing his famous hand gesture, he declared 'This to el Presidente, and <subtracting one f...