The train driver in the courtyard

There was nothing wrong with Langley's judgment based on the intelligence.

After all, the U2 had flown over Russian airspace more than thirty times before conducting reconnaissance here.

The U2 detected Russian air force bases, missile launch platforms, submarine docks, nuclear weapons test sites, etc. at high altitudes, and was able to receive Russian radio and radar signals through precision instruments.

U2 can use a giant camera to photograph the license plates of Russian military vehicles and even the headlines of a newspaper from an altitude of two thousand meters.

The U2 operation at the Russian home was considered by Langley and the Pentagon to be "the most successful reconnaissance operation in history."

At this time, the Russians were already equipped with SAM-2 air defense missiles.

However, the anti-aircraft missile position could not move, so the Corn Emperor could only watch the U2 come and go freely.

The Russians are the big brother of the Eastern bloc, but they are still so frustrated.

As the younger brother, Dongda naturally has nothing to worry about.

After careful study by Langley, the large-scale mobilization along the southeast coast was attributed to the other side's own confusion.

With Langley's order endorsed, Comrade Jianfeng ordered the three U2 fighters of the Black Cat Squadron to take off according to the predetermined plan.

1959, July 7, at four o'clock in the morning, the sky was full of stars.

Inside the Black Cat Squadron training base at Taoyuan Airport.

"Today is a good day for getting married, meeting with relatives and friends, traveling, cleaning, and moving." Captain, Colonel Flight Captain Zhang Liren took a pen and drew a circle on the calendar.

Lieutenant Colonel Chen Guang put on his flight uniform and said with a smile, "Captain, there is no flight record in this calendar?"

"Isn't traveling just flying?" Zhang Liren carefully rolled up the calendar and put it into his uniform pocket.

Chen Guang grew up in Xiaomei's family. He couldn't stand Zhang Liren's tricks and even grumbled a few words.

Lieutenant Colonel Chen Heng stopped him and said, "The captain's experience is very effective. Last year, the captain encountered an enemy fighter plane in the restored airspace. A hole was swept in the fuselage, but he still returned to the base safely. It is a good day to travel."

Chen Guang didn't say anything more.

Several people were dressed neatly, waiting to be lectured.

To their surprise, the person giving the lecture this time was not the squadron leader, but a middle-aged man in a black windbreaker.

After recognizing the middle-aged man, several people became excited and saluted together.

"You are very energetic, very good!"

Comrade Jianfeng returned the greeting, took the mission book, and said loudly: "You all already know the purpose of this trip, so I won't say any more.

I can tell you that the U2 is the most advanced fighter in the world, and the pile of scrap metal on the other side cannot pose a threat to you at all."

Several people were relieved and shouted in unison: "For the sake of the country, we will complete the mission!"

"I wish all the elites of the United States a triumphant return!" Comrade Jianfeng personally sent the three people to the airport and watched the U2 with flames at the tail, fly into the sky, and disappear into the dark night sky.

If he can find out the situation of the other side this time, he can be considered to have redeemed himself.

At five o'clock in the morning, the eastern sky was still dark. Three U2s roared in, revealing their hideous faces.
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At this time, the atmosphere in the C Army's front-line command was serious.

Li Yunlong, as the commander-in-chief of the C Army, was present in person. Li Aiguo and Lao Mao served as commissioners to supervise the implementation of the plan, and Staff Officer Bai was responsible for keeping it confidential.

More than a dozen combat staff officers were squatting in front of their telephones, which were important tools for communicating with the front-line positions.

The clock on the wall was ticking, and every movement of the pointer was like a beat in everyone's heart.

Before I knew it, it was six o'clock and it was already bright outside.

The deputy commander was a little worried.

"Commissioner Li, did the enemy cancel the mission today?"

The voice just fell.

The phone rang rapidly.

The operations staff immediately picked up the phone and reported the situation while listening.

"Radar Company 543 at Position 800 detected a suspicious target at a distance of kilometers and an altitude of meters."

Li Aiguo stood up suddenly and gave the order: "Order 543 to enter emergency combat status. Second Company prepares to launch rockets and hit the target. Third Company prepares rocket transportation and supply!"

"543, 543, Second Company prepare to launch rockets and hit the target, Third Company prepare for rocket transportation and supply!" The operations staff repeated the order.

The order was transmitted to the front-line position through the telephone line, and the position suddenly became busy.

At an altitude of 23,000 meters, the pilot of the No. 3 aircraft, Chen Guang, noticed the radar illumination and suddenly became nervous: "Report to the captain, our aircraft has been discovered by the enemy radar!"

"Don't be nervous. We have been back and forth so many times. It would be abnormal if the other party was not alert."

Colonel flight captain Zhang Liren calmed Chen Guang through the pager, and then piloted the U2 to fly towards the opposite side in a swagger.

The situation was just as he expected. The other party only used radar to illuminate and did not launch rockets.

After flying over position No. 1, Chen Guang laughed out loud twice.

"Grandchildren, grandpa is here, open fire!"

"You guys have a pile of junk, and you're not even licking the soles of my shoes."

Zhang Liren's voice came from the intercom: "Chen Guang, we just have different positions, but we are still compatriots. Please be respectful."

Zhang Liren did not let down his guard. While teaching Chen Guang a lesson, he kept his eyes on the radar screen.

If a missile is flying towards you, a steady bright line should appear on the display.

Now there are only a few bright spots on the missile, which means that the other party only irradiated U2 and did not launch the missile.

Inside the fighter plane, Chen Guang curled his lips and maneuvered the U2 into the airspace above the reconstruction site as planned.

"Report, the enemy has dispatched three U2s, and their current location is over Zhangpu, Putian, and Lianjiang. The anti-aircraft artillery units are ready." The combat staff looked at Li Aiguo while holding the phone.

Li Yunlong stood up and looked at Li Aiguo.

The old cat sat there and looked at Li Aiguo.

The deputy commander-in-chief looked at Li Aiguo holding the cigarette butt.

Now everything is ready, except for the east wind. Where is the east wind?

Li Aiguo raised his wrist to check his watch and said in a deep voice, "According to the calculation of the Purple Mountain Observatory, the first wave of solar wind will reach the Earth in fifteen seconds."

"fifteen."

"fourteen."

Chen Guang turned on the giant camera as planned.

"eleven"

"ten"

"."

"One"

A solar wind that traveled 1.496 million kilometers through the universe finally reached the earth.

The solar wind rushes in at a speed of 900 kilometers per second, causing discharges in the atmosphere above the Earth's poles, producing colorful auroras.

However, there was no sign of anything in the coastal sky.

The sea was calm and the clouds in the sky were floating leisurely.

Chen Guang pressed the button.

"Hmm???" The expected prompt tone did not sound.

"Is there something wrong? The mechanics on the island are not as skilled as those at Xiaomei's."

The words have not yet fallen.

The U2 suddenly lost power, the fuselage swayed a few times in the air, and then plunged headfirst.

"Mayday! Mayday! Mayday!"

"U2 is out of control."

"Three calling One."

"Where's number one? Captain! Captain!"

"Number Three calling command center!"

"anyone there?"

In the rapidly spinning U2, no matter how Chen Guang called out, he could only hear a crackling sound.

He suddenly panicked and tried to pull U2 up.

But Chen Guang didn't notice that the fighter plane had already landed at nearly two thousand meters.

At this time, at the anti-aircraft artillery position in Lianjiang, a dozen radar soldiers in charge of lookout had locked onto U2 with binoculars.

The rangefinder carries a tripod with him. The distance measurement should be within 20 seconds. The rangefinder needs to calculate important parameters such as the enemy aircraft's speed, position, flight altitude, wind direction, etc. in a timely manner.

"The target is approaching, at an altitude of 2,300 meters, 15 kilometers away, and at an angle of 15 degrees to the left of north."

"emission!"

Following the instructor's instructions, more than 20 anti-aircraft guns fired at once, forming a dense fire network in the air.

At this time, U2's radar system and electronic system had all been paralyzed, and U2 was like a blind and stupid person.

Chen Guang was still trying to control the U2. When he felt a violent vibration coming from the wing, he turned his head and was terrified.

I saw that the wing had been pierced by anti-aircraft guns at some point.

Chen Guang subconsciously pulled down the automatic ejection handle, and after a loud "bang", he knew nothing.

"Report, a U2 was destroyed at Lianjiang position!"

The command centers cheered immediately after receiving the notification from the front lines.

"Comrade driver, good job!" Li Yunlong was being businesslike at this time and patted Li Aiguo's shoulders heavily several times.

"There are two more." Li Aiguo's nervous mood did not relax.

Because the impact of the solar wind only lasts about half an hour.

If we fail to shoot down the enemy and allow them to escape to the Gobi Desert, the entire plan will fail.

It turned out that Li Aiguo was worrying too much.

The four defense lines along the southeastern coast turned into iron chains as the enemy aircraft lost control.

Five minutes later, news came from the Gutian position that a U2 was hit in the fuselage and exploded and disintegrated in the air. At present, the th Air Defense Battalion has sent out a search team to look for the enemy pilot.

"If he's alive, we must find him. If he's dead, we must find his body! In addition, all the spare parts must be found." Li Aiguo gave the order immediately.

Ten minutes later, news came from the Ninghua position that a U2 was hit on the wing, but the opponent's pilot was quite skilled and actually used continuous flips to avoid the anti-aircraft gun bombardment.

Currently, the U2 crashed in the mountains more than kilometers away from Ninghua, and the situation is unclear.

The 343rd Air Defense Battalion dispatched two companies into the mountains to carry out search operations.

"Three U2s, two destroyed and one shot down, this time we won a great victory!" The usually calm Old Cat couldn't help himself any longer and jumped up excitedly.

Warm applause broke out again in the command center.

Li Aiguo suddenly stood up and looked at Li Yunlong: "Commander Li, this U2 just crashed and did not explode in the air. Maybe the structure can remain intact. It will be of great use. I hope to lead the team to search for it personally."

If we can get a complete U2, we will make a lot of money.

In addition, if the enemy pilot survived, he might be able to obtain a lot of useful intelligence.

Li Yunlong also perked up at this time and straightened his collar: "That plane was flying in the sky, we couldn't touch it, and this time it fell to the ground, we have to take a good look at what it looks like! Commissioner Li, I'll go with you!"

(End of this chapter)