Fire Birds

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the U.S. Army join forces to tackle a powerful drug cartel nestled in the South American mountains. This marked the beginning of an unprecedented attempt to dismantle a well-protected operation that had thwarted many prior assaults.

The cartel's defenses, led by mercenary Eric Stoller, have proven to be a significant challenge due to his expert piloting skills and the use of the Scorpion-attack helicopter. This prompted the need for a more advanced military response to level the playing field.

In response to the challenges posed by Stoller's forces, the Army decides to deploy the AH-64 Apache attack helicopter, known for its superior agility and firepower. This strategic switch is intended to give the military an edge in aerial confrontations with the cartel.

Pilot Jake Preston, haunted by the trauma of a previous encounter where he was the sole survivor against Stoller, is brought into the Apache air-to-air combat training program. His emotional scars complicate his new mission, pushing him to confront his past.

Upon his arrival at the training facility, Preston unexpectedly reunites with his former girlfriend, Billie Lee Guthrie. This meeting brings a mix of emotions as Billie has moved on with her life, progressing in her career as a scout helicopter pilot.

As Jake begins his training, he faces immense pressure and skepticism regarding his unconventional flying methods. Instructor Brad Little observes Jake's brash demeanor and is tasked with helping him adapt to the technical demands of flying the Apache.

Jake struggles with an eye dominance disability that hampers his ability to utilize the Apache's advanced visual systems. With Brad Little's guidance and innovative training approaches, he starts to adapt and improve, preparing him for his upcoming mission.

The training culminates in a mission deployment where four Apaches and Billie's Kiowa helicopter are tasked with capturing key cartel leaders. This operation is fraught with danger, as they navigate the treacherous skies over South America.

During the meticulously planned operation, the team faces a brutal ambush that attacks their base camp. The situation escalates with the loss of one Apache, forcing another to protect DEA agents as Preston, Little, and Guthrie prepare for a risky pursuit of Stoller.

The trio embarks on a dangerous mission to locate Stoller and neutralize the cartel threat. Their pursuit brings them face to face with Stoller’s forces, who have deployed Draken jet fighters to safeguard their operations.

Little engages in mid-air combat with an enemy jet fighter, demonstrating exceptional skill as he downs one of the Draken jets. However, his Apache suffers damage in the process, leaving him stranded in a critical situation.

Despite the setback, Billie Guthrie perseveres and continues the mission to locate and confront Stoller. Her resilience showcases the spirit of the team as they rally to overcome obstacles.

Utilizing the Apache's agility, Jake lures Stoller into a trap, executing a maneuver that results in the destruction of Stoller's helicopter. This pivotal moment highlights Jake's growth as a pilot and his strategic thinking.

In a moment of tactical brilliance, Guthrie utilizes Little's disabled Apache to fire a Stinger missile, obliterating the remaining enemy jet fighters. This decisive action effectively cripples the cartel's aerial support.

With the cartel's defenses faltering, the team successfully captures key leaders of the drug cartel. Wounded but proud, Little is airlifted by Medevac, reflecting on the bravery displayed by Preston and Guthrie throughout the mission.