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“We need to get into that cockpit,” he said

“Working on it,” Linc said as he fired three quick rounds

Gupta leaned his head out fro

“Get back in there!” Juan shouted

But it was too late A shot rang out from the back of the plane Gupta spun as he fell, a bullet hole in the back of his head

Taylor was crouched on the floor of the entertainot off a few shots, but she ducked out of the line of fire He saw her again for a moment as she raced down the spiral stairs

“Eddie!” Juan shouted over the gunshots “You’re withafter Taylor”

He and Eddie ran to follow her down the stairs, leaving Tiny and Linc with the thermite

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At least I got rid of Lionel Gupta, Taylor thought as she sprinted froun battle near the cockpit was taking place But she was livid about so aboard to rescue her prisoners

They had already killed half her men If Carlton had been aboard, she would have had twice as many ex-soldiers at her command, and this would already be over

She could make a stand at the cockpit door and hope they were able to make it back to Cyprus, but this assault had been well planned and executed She was dealing with pros Her guys were good, but not that good She needed an edge

If only they had knockout gas to puen systeinal A380

That thought gave her an idea Her advantage was the two pilots in the cockpit They had control over the rest of the plane

She pointed at two of the four guards firing up the forward staircase “You two, come with me”