Bourne: Command and Conquer

Chapter 1399, Search

There is no push-back feeling at all.

Even if the accelerator is pushed to the bottom.

Indicates that the engine's horsepower is insufficient. No wonder it's so slow.

Chinese information, and some English information, describe two Wright engines. 1,200 horsepower each.

However, when Zhang Yong was looking through the maintenance records, he accidentally discovered that the engine horsepower was only 775 horsepower. Obviously very moist.

The information provided to the National Air Force must be false. Only Martin Company itself knows the real information.

Pull high.

I found that the climbing speed was also very slow.

The problem of insufficient engine horsepower is more obvious. A pure pony and a cart.

If you are chased by Japanese fighter planes, you will never be able to escape.

No wonder four of them had already been killed without much action at all.

If you encounter an enemy plane, you will die!

If you want to bomb the Japanese invaders' targets, there are only two ways -

First, go out at night.

Second, fighter escort.

Obviously, the second option is dangerous.

Once a fight breaks out with Japanese fighter planes, the Chinese fighter planes are no match at all.

Therefore, there is only one final solution.

Go out at night!

"Zhang, where are we going?" McCoy asked nervously.

They were the only two on the plane.

Not even a navigator. If you get lost...

"Northwest." Zhang Yong replied.

"What?" McCoy wondered, "What are we going to the Northwest for?"

"Go shopping." Zhang Yong responded casually.

"But we don't have a pilot. We will get lost. We may not be able to come back."

"I am the navigator."

"You are the pilot. Not the navigator..."

"I don't have to pilot."

If you have a free finger map, what navigator is needed!

What kind of navigator can make magic with his fingertips when he is free? When you have time, you can point your finger at the map and fly around the world.

The need for a bombardier is real. The bomber has a special bomb delivery system that requires a dedicated person to operate it.

To the northwest…

Prepare to fly to Jingmen first and then to Xiangyang...

Suddenly, the air map showed that there were a large number of aircraft signs appearing in the sky above Xunyang (Shiyan) in the northwest direction.

It's not a Japanese aircraft. It belongs to one's own people. Twelve in total.

The judgment is that the SB-2 bomber group took off from Lanzhou Airport. They finally appeared.

Check.

Yes, it is indeed an SB-2 bomber.

Twelve, confirmed.

fine. There was no loss at the hands of the Japanese invaders.

As long as these SB-2 bombers arrive at Hankou Airport, they can also play a big role.

Be prepared to come up and say hello.

As a result, something unexpected happened. Still a very unexpected surprise.

Directly north by north, probably over Nanyang, a large number of red aircraft signs appeared.

Check quickly.

It was discovered that it was a Type 97 fighter jet of the Japanese invaders. Affiliated to the Red Deer Air Force of the Japanese Army.

A total of eighteen aircraft!

Good guy! So many enemy planes appeared in one go! The person who came here is not kind!

Strange, where did they come from?

Taiyuan Airport?

It seems that only Taiyuan Airport is an option.

The question is, what are they doing here in Nanyang? Are you going to attack Hankou Airport?

Then he shook his head.

The range of the Japanese Type 97 fighter jets was not enough to attack Hankou Airport.

Arriving near Xiangyang is their limit.

Keep checking. It was discovered that no aerial bombs were mounted. In other words, there was no preparation for bombing ground targets.

No bombs hanging, laborious expedition...

Could it be that they are here to intercept those SB-2 bombers? Long range interception?

A trace of shadow shrouded my heart.

It is impossible for the Japanese invaders to send out fighter jets to intercept without any reason.

I must have learned the exact route and time. Only then can fighter jets be dispatched to attack from a distance.

Just like a few years later, when the Beautiful China Airline ambushed Yamamoto Isoroku's plane. Both time and route must be very accurate.

What does this mean?

It means there are spies at Lanzhou Airport. Or a spy.

They accurately launched the route and timetable of the SB-2 bomber group against the Japanese invaders.

Under normal circumstances, fighter jet formations will fly according to predetermined routes and schedules. Even if there is an error, it won't be too far off.

Another possibility is that the telegrams sent by the National Air Force were deciphered by the Japanese invaders.

Study and judge the empty finger map.

It was found that the two were indeed likely to encounter each other over Xiangyang.

Faced with the sudden attack by the Japanese Type 97 fighter jets, those SB-2 bombers obviously had no choice but to be beaten passively.

what to do?

Of course we have to save people first.

As long as the SB-2 bomber's route is changed, the Japanese aircraft can be avoided.

When those Japanese fighter planes reached the sky above Xiangyang, they basically reached the limit of their range. If you stay for a maximum of twenty minutes, you will have to return.

Then he took the SB-2 bomber and detoured to Yichang and Jingzhou before arriving in Hankou.

Accelerate immediately. Approaching the SB-2 bomber.

"McCoy, is the communication system normal?" Zhang Yong asked.

"Normal." McCoy replied, "Who are you trying to talk to? There's no one else nearby!"

"With the Soviet SB-2 bomber group."

"where are they?"

McCoy looked around. Saw nothing.

There was nothing all around. There were no other planes at all. I don’t know what Zhang Yong is talking about.

Continue northwest.

100 kilometers…

50 kilometers…

Try calling.

I hope that the communication system used by the Soviet SB-2 bomber is similar to that of the I-15 and I-16.

There are many types of frequencies in airborne radio communications. Need to adjust to the correct frequency to connect.

Try again and again.

As a result, the other party did not respond.

40 kilometers…

30 kilometers…

The call still went unanswered.

Continue to adjust the frequency. Still no response.

All right. If there is really no response, there is nothing you can do.

I have tried my best. Let him be.

20 kilometers…

Finally, there was noise on the radio.

Noise is a good thing. This shows that the frequency adjustment is relatively close.

Fine tune.

Call in Russian.

"SB-2 Bomb Group, can you hear me?"

Call repeatedly.

Finally there was a response.

"Who are you? Why are you calling?"

"I am the National Air Force flying from Hankou Airport. My name is Zhang Yong."

"What's the matter with you?"

"To the northeast, eighty kilometers away, there are a large number of Japanese fighter jets, ready to intercept you. You need to adjust your course to 180 and fly due south to avoid the Japanese fighter jets."

"We have received no relevant information."

"Your route and timetable have been leaked. The original route is no longer safe."

"We can't believe you."

"Flying along the original route, you may encounter enemy planes. If you fly south, you will definitely not encounter enemy planes. Make your own choice!"

Zhang Yong ended the communication.

His character is like this.

I told you the danger. You decide.

If you don't believe it and continue heading for the trap, I won't stop you.

Good words cannot persuade a damned person.

Compassion does not save itself but destroys others.

Zhang Yong himself also turned. Turn around and head south. To avoid encountering Japanese fighter jets.

These precious Martin bombers cannot be lost.

Look at the time. It's almost noon.

Just in time, return home. landing. Have a meal.

I can drink Coke again...

Have a nice rest at noon. There will be a press conference in the afternoon.

Commander Qian will arrange all preparations for the press conference. All he, Zhang Yong, needs to do is attend.

To put it simply, you sit on the podium and take photos. Be interviewed.

The press conference is over. There should be a celebration party. Eat and drink a lot.

Then, it's night. sleep.

In the middle of the night, we set out. Go and bomb the Japanese invaders' ground targets.

Return to the airport after daybreak. and landed safely.

That’s it for a day.

Beautiful…

The air command map showed that those SB-2 bombers did not change their routes. Continue flying to Xiangyang.

A few minutes later, they reunited with the Japanese fighter formation.

Then, the two colors overlap. It's hard to tell each other apart.

Zhang Yong did not look back.

There is no disturbance in my heart.

Asked for it.

Don't listen to advice.

Return.

Back to Hanyang Airport.

"Didi!"

"Didi!"

Tower call.

Open communication.

"Shaolong, can you hear me?" Commander Qian's voice came anxiously.

"I heard that." Zhang Yong replied, "Is something wrong?"

"The Soviet SB-2 bomber group sent an urgent message saying that it was attacked by Japanese fighter jets on the way..."

"I know."

"What? You already know?"

"I just warned them in advance that there were Japanese fighter jets ahead. I suggested that they change their course and fly towards Yichang, but they didn't accept it. Then they encountered the Japanese fighter jet."

"them…"

Commander Qian was silent.

So that’s it! There's nothing we can do about it.

Hope those Soviets are okay. well.

landing.

Return.

Slowly drive the bomber into the side road.

In the huge Hankou Airport, all the planes are placed in the open air. They have to withstand wind and rain, sun and rain.

What?

Hangar? Doesn't exist.

There is no fine chaff like that. What do you call a plane if it can't even withstand the rain?

Stop.

Huang Zhicheng led people to move the ladder.

Zhang Yong smiled. Not bad. I got into character so quickly.

Reassured.

From now on, the maintenance and repair of these bombers will be handed over to Huang Zhicheng.

Get off the plane.

Return your feet to the ground.

Xu Huansheng, Tong Yanbo and others were all there.

Seeing Zhang Yong's safe return, their confidence also greatly increased. Since Zhang Yong was able to fly the plane into the sky and then come back safely, it means that there is no problem with the plane.

Then, as long as they practice hard, they will be able to successfully lift off sooner or later.

Zhang Yong found McCoy looking at him stupidly.

"Is something wrong?"

"How do you determine the heading? Why don't you even use a navigator?"

"Because I have magical Chinese Kung Fu!"

"Yeah?"

McCoy was dubious.

Chinese Kung Fu? Does it have anything to do with this?

Isn’t Chinese Kung Fu about fighting? Can it also guide planes in the sky?

OMG!

Wouldn’t it be so magical…

"Huang Zhicheng."

"arrive!"

Huang Zhicheng came quickly.

Zhang Yong waved his hand. Signaling others to step aside.

"There is a secret mission."

"you say."

"Before midnight tonight, fill up the bomber I just flew with full fuel and attach aerial bombs. I will go out in the middle of the night."

"You want a night flight?"

"Yes. Go and bomb the Japanese invaders' airport."

"But at night..."

"It's okay. Return after daybreak."

Zhang Yong was calm and composed.

In fact, he can return home at night.

Just light some fires on either side of the track.

At that time, the biggest problem faced by fighter jets during night flights was actually finding the airport.

In the dark, it is difficult to accurately find the airport. It is also difficult to find the runway accurately.

In fact, if you are not afraid of taking risks, some brave guys with good skills can still go out alone. Including some of the Japanese ace pilots.

As for teaming up for a night flight. The risk is too great. Others certainly can't do it.

Zhang Yong has not tried it yet.

"Execute the order."

"yes."

Huang Zhicheng agreed reflexively.

Zhang Yong then stopped caring about him. Turn around and go to eat.

Hungry…

result…

Before entering the dining hall, a staff officer hurried over.

"Your Majesty Commissioner."

"What's up?"

"The Soviet bomber group was attacked by Japanese fighter planes and suffered heavy losses. Eight of them were destroyed and only four survived. The surviving fighter planes got lost and the situation is urgent. Commander Qian asks you to bring them back."

"knew."

Zhang Yong touched his belly.

Resentment.

I told you there was danger, but you didn't listen.

Now I have been attacked, lost my way, and come to see me again.

Is I always available?

Turn around and leave.

It is impossible to refuse.

Since others have asked for help, they must be rescued.

"Bring me two chicken drumsticks."

"yes!"

"Get some more pastries."

"yes."

Zhang Yong entered the runway while eating.

A BA-65 fighter jet is ready. There are also two I-16 fighter jets.

When the Soviets' own bombers were attacked, the Soviets were of course the most concerned.

Valedin will go out and find it himself.

But there is a prerequisite, that is, Zhang Yong leads the team. Otherwise, it won't be found at all.

"open!"

"Walk!"

Zhang Yong waved his hand.

Get on the plane.

slide.

take off.

Varedin and others followed behind in an I-16.

Zhang Yong looked at the map of Kongzhi Department. I found that there were only three SB-2 bombers in the one-hour flight circle.

There is another one I don’t know where it is. Maybe it crashed?

Probably not. There is enough fuel.

The nearest target is above Jingmen.

accelerate. Fly straight over.

Communicated with Varedin and learned that the call code of the SB-2 bomber formation was Mammoth.

He Zhang Yong didn't know the other party's number before, no wonder the other party didn't believe it.

This is the most basic principle of communication confidentiality.

Enter communication distance.

Switch to the previous communication frequency.

call.

"Mammoth, mammoth..."

"Mammoths hear, mammoths hear..."

"I'm Zhang Yong. I'm here to take you to a safe landing. Please follow my instructions."

"Thank you. Thank you."

"Adjust the heading to 100, the altitude to 3200, and the speed to around 300. I'm directly in front of you."

"clear."

Soon, an SB-2 bomber appeared in view.

Valedin and others finally breathed a sigh of relief.

This Zhang Yong is really amazing!

You can really find the target accurately in the vast sky.

An unparalleled ability.

Unfortunately, there is absolutely no way to learn and replicate. There is no way to understand it.

"Mammoth, how much fuel do you have left?"

"About a third."

"Okay. Circle left. Then follow our formation flight."

"Mammoths understand."

Zhang Yong continued to fly forward.

Moments later, the SB-2 bomber joined the formation.

Find the second target.

The other side is not trekking. It's flying eastward.

But the location was wrong. Flying eastward is the direction of Suizhou.

accelerate.

Get close to the target first.

"Mammoth, mammoth..."

After some communication, the other party was successfully called back.

Then, the five fighter planes converged.

Follow the approach of the third SB-2 bomber.

It was found that the opponent's fuselage was damaged. It is struggling to fly.

"Mammoth, mammoth..."

Get in touch with the other party. The pilot was also found injured.

He was hit in the side by a bullet from the Japanese invaders. Although not fatal. But he couldn't hold on for long.

"Valedin, take them back."

"good."

Varedin then returned to Hankou Airport with two bombers.

Zhang Yong continued to search for the target with another Yi-16 fighter jet. There are none within the one-hour flight circle.

Could it be that the fourth plane actually returned to Lanzhou Airport?

Search all the way west. Going in circles.

Half an hour later, something was finally discovered.

It turns out that the other party really went astray. He ran to the sky above Changde.

The heading is towards Yiyang.

well…

Running around.

accelerate. Catch up.

Get closer to the target.

"Mammoth, mammoth..."

Contact the person.

The other person answered quickly. and state the situation.

Kinda sucks.

The target aircraft was hit in the fuel tank and fuel was leaking.

Now, the remaining fuel is seriously low. It can only fly about fifty kilometers at most.

It is 280 kilometers away from Hankou Airport.

Changsha Airport in the south is also 150 kilometers away.

The nearest airport is in Yueyang. But Yueyang Airport is very simple. Even the Hawker-3 is difficult to take off and land.

The SB-2 is a bomber after all. It's a big guy.

What's more, the distance is far. It can't fly at all.

what to do?

"Get ready to skydive!"

"no."

"Pull out immediately. Otherwise, you will crash."

"no…"

"After parachuting, the Chinese people on the ground will save you."

"no…"

"Execute the order! Parachute immediately! Abandon the plane!"

"I…"

Soviet pilots were reluctant to part with it.

He felt that he could still save something.

This plane is the property of the Soviet Republic!

Zhang Yong was silent.

I've given the order.

If you don't execute it, there's nothing I can do.

Won't say it a second time.

"Ivan, parachute!" the fellow I-16 pilot joined the channel.

"Okay." The Soviet pilot named Ivan agreed.

"Course adjustment 150, altitude 1200, speed 300."

"yes."

Ivan followed the instructions.

Descend to an altitude of 1,200 meters. Then skydive.

The parachute package opened at about 900 meters in the air. Below is an endless plain.

The SB-2 bomber, with no one in control, flew forward according to its inertia. The altitude keeps decreasing. Eventually crashed into thick weeds.

This is the water network area. Even in winter, it is still overgrown with weeds.

crashed. There was no fire. Because there is no fuel.

However, the broken wreckage still made Zhang Yong feel a little pity.

Alas, a group of SB-2 bombers was finished like this. In the end, only two were left usable.

It is still unknown whether the aircraft that was anxious to return home can be repaired.

Planes, it turns out, are also consumables!

Although many Japanese aircraft were shot down, they also suffered a lot of losses!

This time, ten SB-2 bombers were lost in a long-distance raid by Japanese fighter planes. There is absolutely nothing you can do!

well…

have no choice.

Let’s return.

This is the situation.

"Adjust course to 075, altitude to 3200, speed to 300, let's return!"

"yes!"

[To be continued]

(End of chapter)