The transport was in the midst of a gliding, banking turn as Chase dropped from it, the second to last out the rear of the aircraft. Last out was Senior Sergeant Demchenko, as befit his position as assistant platoon leader. The platoon's leader, Senior Lieutenant Grachev, had been first out into the clouds, his men following. The cloud cover was heavy, but high, and Chase was only lost in the black soup for a few moments before he fell into the open.