Anti-Japanese War: I have unlimited assistance

In the south of Niangzi Pass, in the Mianshan area, the main force of the Eighth Route Army in Southeast Shanxi has gathered here, preparing to attack Niangzi Pass.

"New aerial bombs?"

With two hours left before the attack, all the divisional staff officers and brigade commanders looked at the divisional commander with puzzled expressions.

The troops were about to launch an attack, and the division commander called them to a meeting, saying that there was a new type of aerial bomb.

"Correct."

The commander nodded:

"Li Yunlong sent a telegram saying that he had a new type of aerial bomb, which the headquarters' flight regiment had not yet equipped. He asked if we needed air support to use the new aerial bomb against the Japanese. This bomb is very powerful."

The political commissar said, "Then what are we waiting for? Why not just send Li Yunlong's plane directly?"

"The problem now," the division commander said worriedly, "is that if Li Yunlong gets his planes to support us, the battle in Taiyuan will lack air support."

A brigade commander said, "But now, we need a high-powered weapon to attack Niangzi Pass."

"Correct."

Brigade Commander Chen said:

"Judging from the effectiveness of the headquarters' direct-flying regiment's bombing of Niangzi Pass, we do need more powerful weapons."

Brigade Commander Chen then explained:
"The aerial bombs and rockets equipped by the headquarters' flight regiment are indeed powerful, causing immense damage to the Japanese infantry and civil engineering works. Now that the Japanese have turned Niangzi Pass into a fortress, hollowing out the mountain and constructing numerous concrete fortifications, aerial bombs and rockets won't have as much impact on the fortifications at Niangzi Pass."

Everyone nodded. The top of Mianshan Mountain was only a few kilometers away from Niangziguan Station, and the effects of the planes' bombing of the Niangziguan Fortress could be seen from the mountain.

A lot of aerial bombs were dropped, but the Japanese's concrete fortifications remained standing.

The political commissar proposed a solution: "We can wait for Li Yunlong's plane to take off and start the battle. Then, the aircraft of the flight regiment directly under the headquarters will fly to Dagu Town Airport, load new aerial bombs, and then go to Niangziguan Fortress to drop bombs on the Japanese aircraft."

"All planes are the same anyway. If Li Yunlong's plane can carry aerial bombs, so can the planes of the headquarters flight regiment."

"That's a good idea." The division commander's eyes lit up. "Immediately give the headquarters flight regiment an order."

Although the 129th Division was equipped with a howitzer battalion with 1 13mm howitzers.

But the best way to attack a fortress with this thing is to aim directly at the fortress.

However, the prerequisite for aiming directly at the fortress is to clear the enemy's outer fortifications at Niangzi Pass.

In addition, the Japanese also equipped the fortress-specific Type 150 mm cannon at Niangzi Pass.

This thing also poses a huge threat to the Eighth Route Army's offensive forces.

……

at the same time.

Jinzhou Airport.

More than 3 aircraft of the Japanese 80rd Air Division, ready to take off, were neatly lined up on the runway.

In order to destroy the Eighth Route Army's airport and eliminate the threat of the Eighth Route Army's Air Force, Takeda Isamu sent out half of the current aircraft of the 3rd Flying Division at one time.

40 Type 40 and Type bombers were loaded with bombs, Type and Type fighters, and several reconnaissance planes were also loaded with aerial bombs.

Although the 3rd Air Division had been successfully formed, only half of its aircraft and pilots had arrived, and supplies such as bombs and fuel were insufficient.

On the runway, a large group of pilots and crew members stood there, waiting for Takeda Isamu to make the final pre-war mobilization.

"Gentlemen."

"Our mission in this operation is to destroy the Eighth Route Army Air Force and recapture the North China skies that belonged to the Locust Army."

Takeda Yong glanced at the pilots and crew members preparing to attack, and his tone suddenly became serious:
"Our opponents are very powerful. They have advanced aircraft and pilots with superb flying skills. Their aircraft are even more advanced than those of the Germans. You must be extremely careful."

Even the ace pilot Lieutenant Colonel Toshiyuki Itakawa was shot down in three rounds in a one-on-one battle with the Eighth Route Army aircraft. Takeda Isamu was well aware of the powerful performance of the Eighth Route Army aircraft.

The pilots of the Eighth Route Army may be average, but their aircraft must have strong performance.

"Hi."

All the Japanese pilots bowed their heads in unison.

All the Japanese pilots had great respect for Lieutenant General Takeda Isamu, who had made great military achievements.

"However, according to intelligence, the Eighth Route Army trains its own pilots. Advanced aircraft require advanced pilots, especially fighter jets." "You are all the most elite pilots of the Locust Army. As long as you are careful and cautious, victory will surely belong to the Locust Army."

Then, Takeda Yong raised the sword bestowed by the Heavenly Locust above his head:

"Onboard, we will win!"

"Onboard, we will win!"

A group of Japanese pilots raised their hands above their heads, then put them down, then raised them above their heads again and put them down again. Every time they raised their hands, they shouted in unison, "Get on board! We will win!" Their eyes and voices were full of fanaticism.

"Okay, very spirited!"

"set off!"

As Takeda Isamu's order was issued, more than 80 Japanese planes took off in batches and flew southwest towards Shanxi Province.

……

More than an hour later.

More than 80 Japanese planes flew over Shanhaiguan and arrived over the North China Plain.

at the same time.

On the radar screen of the New 1st Regiment's front-line radar station, small green dots appeared, representing Japanese planes.

"To the northeast, 280 kilometers away, Japanese planes appeared."

The radar station chief who was in charge of operating the radar stared at the radar display screen.

"quantity?"

The staff officer in charge of making the phone report asked.

"Wait, the enemy planes are divided into two formations. One formation is heading towards northwest Shanxi, and the other formation's target is...Jinzhong."

"quantity?"

The staff officer continued to ask.

"There are two flight formations, each with about 40 aircraft."

"Enemy aircraft speed."

The staff officer asked again.

The stationmaster quickly calculated and replied, "About 360 kilometers per hour."

Although the Japanese Type 450 fighter could reach a speed of 530 kilometers per hour, the Type fighter could reach a speed of kilometers per hour.

However, the maximum speed of the Japanese bombers was only 430 kilometers per hour, and the maximum cruising speed was very fuel-consuming. In order to save fuel and fly back to Jinzhou Bay Airport, the Japanese planes could only fly at a speed of more than 300 kilometers per hour.

The round trip distance of nearly 1500 kilometers, plus the fuel consumed during the combat time, was a bit too much for the Japanese planes.

"Got it." The staff officer immediately grabbed the walkie-talkie and reported to the regimental headquarters, "Report to the regimental headquarters, enemy aircraft have been spotted..."

five minutes later.

Over the Xinxian Basin, Zhang Chengwu, who had just led the flying brigade to drop aerial bombs, received an order from the regiment headquarters.

Zhang Chengwu glanced at the fuel gauge and said, "The enemy planes are about to arrive in northwest Shanxi. Return to the northwest Shanxi airport to meet them."

In the past few days, all aircraft carrying out bombing missions did not dive to strafe, but dived to drop bombs.

What we fear is a sudden attack by Japanese planes.

but,

The enemy suffered heavy casualties as each napalm bomb was dropped, and there was no need to dive and strafe.

Then Zhang Chengwu led 50 planes to fly towards northwest Shanxi.

Zhang Chengwu raised the corner of his mouth slightly. 50 planes against 40 planes, the advantage is mine.

at the same time.

The headquarters flight group also received the order and immediately headed to the Jinzhong area to fight against the Japanese aircraft. (End of this chapter)