Two rows of torches were neatly placed on both sides of the runway, like two lines of guards, indicating the plane's position and direction.
Soon, the sound of an engine could be heard in the air, growing louder and closer.
Gallieni looked up at the pitch-black sky, unconsciously taking two steps forward, but was stopped by the guard: "General, it's too dangerous to get too close!"
Gallieni replied with an "Hmm" and stepped back as instructed.
The pilot could see nothing in the night, only the two rows of torches. If someone stood by the runway, they might be cut in half by the passing wing, whether soldier or general.
Finally, the plane appeared in the night sky, descending lower and lower. The people below could already see it, though it was still a blurry shadow.
On the first landing attempt, the plane seemed to misjudge the angle, descending as if to land but soon pulling up again, circling twice before finally landing steadily on the runway.
