Bourne: Command and Conquer

Chapter 1420, I’ll take you flying tonight

In the morning, Zhang Yong came to Commander Qian's office.

Commander Qian handed him a secret message. Only a few people know.

"so much?"

"Yes. Three bomber groups. Thirty-six."

"good."

Zhang Yong nodded slowly.

It felt like the Soviets were a little out of control.

The last time the Japanese invaders carried out a suicide attack on Lanzhou Airport, they caused great losses to the Soviets.

This incident greatly stimulated the Soviets.

Of course the Soviets were unwilling to do so. They all still remember the feud in 1903!

Without any suspense, he reported back to his country and immediately increased his troops.

War is like this. It starts off as a small fight and then escalates.

As the casualties increased, the hatred between the two sides became deeper and deeper. More and more manpower and material resources are invested.

In the end, the two sides broke up at Nomenkan. A **** battle breaks out.

Then the Japanese invaders withered.

"What suggestions do you have for bomber deployment?" Commander Qian asked slowly.

"Two brigades are stationed in Hankou. One brigade is stationed in Nanchang." Zhang Yong replied.

"That's it. Arrive in the afternoon."

"good."

Zhang Yong is full of expectations.

He has been inactive for the past few days.

Night raids were originally possible, but were later cancelled.

The main purpose was to paralyze the Japanese airport for a period of time, and then dispatch a large bomber fleet.

A fatal blow.

The Japanese aircraft did not move either.

Both sides are secretly accumulating strength. in order to launch a more violent attack.

Intelligence from all parties shows that a large number of aircraft are stationed at the Japanese frontline airports, Taiyuan, Jinling, Hangzhou and other places.

Especially at Taiyuan Airport, the number of Japanese fighter planes exceeded 150.

Obviously, the Japanese invaders regarded Lanzhou Airport as their main target. We will not give up until Lanzhou Airport is eliminated.

At the same time, the Soviet Union also had a large number of I-16 fighter jets stationed.

All the backward I-15s are gone.

The newcomers are all I-16s, and the pilots are all young guys.

There is no doubt that both sides are hoarding heavy troops. Once a war begins, the number is likely to exceed the upper limit.

Both sides may dispatch hundreds of fighter planes. The scale is unprecedented.

caused a side effect.

It was the Soviet Union that asked Zhang Yong to be on call at any time.

As a result, Zhang Yong is now a little constrained and does not dare to make any big moves.

It is very possible that with just one phone call, you will be asked to go to Lanzhou Airport.

"Report."

"Come in."

The staff officer sent a piece of information.

Commander Qian asked Zhang Yong to take a look first.

Zhang Yong took it, glanced at it, and frowned. Then he nodded again.

"What's the content?"

"The Japanese invaders want to expand Songshan Airport. They are preparing to assemble bombers at Songshan Airport."

"oh?"

"Long-range bombers bought from the Italians. Model BR-20. The first batch has arrived, a total of forty-eight."

"Let me see."

Commander Qian took the information.

The information came from the Air Raid Department. It is a judgment based on comprehensive information from all parties.

Zhang Yong suddenly realized what he was doing.

It seems that he is the director of the Air Force Strategic Intelligence Division.

He actually didn't know this information about the Japanese invaders purchasing long-range bombers from the Italians.

What a dereliction of duty!

What a dereliction of duty!

I didn't even do my job well.

The problem is, he doesn't have time to process relevant information at all!

Running around all day long. What I do is not my own profession. A proper fire chief goes wherever needed.

But it doesn't matter anymore.

As long as the map is available, it is more useful than any strategic information.

If necessary, they can quietly go out at night at most to reconnoiter Songshan Airport, and then bring back the "intelligence".

After scanning the aerial map and combining it with the radar map, what is there that you don’t know?

You can even draw detailed deployment diagrams.

Mark all the oil depots, ammunition depots, etc.

Then when large formations of bombers were dispatched, they bombed the map indiscriminately.

Just don't take action. It's deadly if you strike.

Right.

reconnaissance…

Looks like I can go tonight.

Appear quietly without alerting the Japanese invaders.

"The Japanese invaders have a big appetite!"

"yes!"

Zhang Yong nodded.

Indeed, this action of the Japanese invaders was extraordinary.

The Japanese Navy already had Type 96 land-based long-range bombers, but they actually wanted to import them from Italy.

There may be two reasons.

First, the losses in the previous Nine-Six Land Attack were too great and could not be quickly replenished.

Second, it may be to unite with Italy. Strengthening ties through military trade. This was the prototype of the trilateral military alliance between Germany, Italy and Japan.

It is now 1938, very close to the formal formation of the Axis Alliance.

Alas, it’s been a long time since I’ve been in contact with the intelligence community.

I feel like I have a lot of information that I can sell for money!

For example, Sudetenland.

For example, Mustache blitzes Poland.

I was busy fighting all day long and neglected to make money.

well…

But we can only accept reality.

After all, people are just one. It cannot be split into several pieces and used at the same time.

There is movement in the portable space.

It is basic data about the Italian BR-20 bomber.

Two Fiat engines. Each unit has 1,000 horsepower. The range is 2,700 kilometers. 1,700 kilograms of bombs.

I have to say that this Fiat engine is indeed powerful.

Before the air forces of various countries began a crazy arms race, there was no engine more powerful than it.

The engine horsepower of the BF-109 is the same as it.

That's from Mercedes-Benz-Daimler.

Mount 1,700 kilograms of aerial bombs! It’s also very powerful.

It would be better if it was purchased by the Japanese Navy Red Deer, but it needs to take off from the coast, which is quite far away.

If it was purchased by the Japanese Army Red Deer and took off from the frontline airport, it would be very close. Especially taking off from Taiyuan Airport.

Guangzhou, Changsha, Hankou…

All are within the bombing range of the BR-20.

Fortunately, I may not be able to go to Chongqing for the time being. Chongqing is still safe.

afternoon.

There are hints on the empty finger map.

To the northwest, 350 kilometers away, a large number of white aircraft markings appeared.

Oh, it's the Soviet bomber formation that has arrived.

Three bomber groups. There were indeed thirty-six of them.

"Commander, they are here. They have reached the sky above Badong and Zigui."

"Oh? Are they going this way?"

"Maybe it took a bit of a detour."

"No wonder..."

Commander Qian hesitated to speak.

Zhang Yong understood what the other party meant.

The Soviets did not trust the Chinese.

Therefore, the report only said that three bomber groups were arriving today. There were thirty-six bombers in total.

There are no other routes or time. Apparently worried about leaks.

In fact, it is understandable. I've only suffered a loss once before.

Once there is a specific time and route, it may be intercepted by Japanese fighter jets.

The government's telegrams were kept secret, and even Zhang Yong himself did not trust them. Not to mention the Soviets.

"Report!"

"Come in."

"Commander, Commissioner, General Dubuyev is here."

"Invite him in."

Commander Qian stood up. and Zhang Yong went out to greet him.

Dubuyev was the Soviet Air Force representative stationed in Hankou. It is said that he has the rank of major general.

All members of the Soviet Union's volunteer air force to aid China wore casual clothes after arriving in China. Nor do they wear any rank insignia.

Including Soviet pilots taking off for combat, there are no military signs. They are all heroes who silently help China.

Unfortunately, due to various reasons, this period of history was rarely mentioned.

"open."

"Davarish..."

Zhang Yong greeted the other party in Russian.

Unlike Yakovsky, Dubev was a civilized man.

How to say it? It's the more elegant academic style. Wearing glasses and looking polite.

Every time he saw him, Zhang Yong felt that he was reaping the benefits of sports. In terms of core business level, it should be inferior to Yakovsky.

At least Yakovsky can really fly a plane and dares to personally lead his team into the air to fight.

But this Dubuyev never did.

"Zhang, now we can discuss the basic outline of the escort."

"please."

Zhang Yong nodded.

The three of them sat down and drew up an outline for the escort.

What arrived this time was not the SB-2 bomber. It is another model C6-2 bomber.

Zhang Yong is not very clear about the specific values ​​​​of this bomber. But the range is longer than the SB-2. The ammunition capacity is almost the same.

In the case of extreme range, the bomb load is about 500 kilograms.

Of course, if you don’t carry any aerial bombs. You can definitely fly further.

The problem is, you are a bomber! If you don’t bring aerial bombs, what are you going to do? A day trip in the air?

The **** is mainly provided by I-16 fighter jets.

The Hawker-3 can also participate. But not the main force. Because the overall combat effectiveness is not good.

However, no matter which model of fighter it is, there is a little problem, that is, short legs. The combat radius cannot exceed 450 kilometers.

The terrible thing is that both Jinling and Hangzhou are just stuck on the edge of the combat radius.

You may say that you can't reach it, but you can barely reach it.

However, with such an extreme combat radius, the airborne time can only last ten minutes.

Tangled.

"Your Majesty General, I have a suggestion..."

"What?"

"We took off in the early morning, arrived at the Japanese airport after dawn, and carried out a surprise attack. Then we quickly returned."

"Night flight, can you guarantee that you won't lose your way?"

"Of course. If I were leading the team, we would definitely not get lost."

Zhang Yong didn't hide it.

You must show your abilities to the other party.

Pretending to be a pig and eating a tiger cannot be used in such situations.

"We ran away after the bombing and returned quickly. By the time the Japanese fighter planes caught up, we had already entered the **** range of the fighter planes."

"We can even lure the Japanese fighter planes out and then use the fighter planes to stage an ambush."

"Not only can it bomb the Japanese invaders' airports, but it can also destroy some of the Japanese invaders' fighter planes in the air."

Zhang Yong said eloquently.

This is called continuous elimination and elimination.

Not only will they bomb you, they will also lure you into action and then give you a sap.

Chain set.

One set after another.

Others can't do it.

But he can.

Because I have time to point to the map. You can control all fighter movements at any time.

The only limitation is the radio communication distance.

However, miniature telegraphs can also be used over long distances. Telegraphs can travel hundreds of kilometers.

Use a telegraph to summon the aircraft, and then use a radio to call for immediate command.

Theoretically this is the case.

"About night flights, we need to verify."

"certainly."

Zhang Yong answered with a smile.

Verification or something, simple. Just take you to fly at night.

Fly a few more times at night and you will have confidence in me.

From now on, going out at night will be the norm.

The good days of the Japanese invaders are coming.

"Zhang, are you confident?"

"certainly."

Zhang Yong did not hide his pride.

no need.

At this moment, he is the hope of the national air force.

At the moment, the only one the Kuomintang Air Force can offer, and the one who can impress the Soviets, is Zhang Yong.

He is not only the mascot of the National Air Force. It is also the foundation of the National Air Force.

Without him, the National Air Force would be unknown.

In fact it is.

Without Zhang Yong's presence, all the actions of the National Air Force would be bleak.

Only when Zhang Yong is present can he shine.

unique.

There is no substitute.

So, what is there not to be proud of?

You go, you go!

"Also. You will be in charge of a bomber group."

"Can."

Zhang Yong responded.

Very happy to accept this arrangement.

The other party's intention was to let Chinese pilots fly a group of bombers.

In fact, the Soviet Union hoped that they would simply provide aircraft. Then China is responsible for providing pilots.

It's a pity that the national air force is not yet capable of this.

There aren't that many pilots of sufficient skill.

Pilot training is really time consuming.

Leaving aside the cost, it usually takes two to three years.

People's ability to accept, as well as the formation of consciousness and muscle inertia, all require time to settle.

Five hundred flight hours. It’s not about flying 12 hours a day. Then you can leave after flying for 40 consecutive days. There is no such thing.

Training for three hours a day is basically the limit. We can't go out every day yet.

Zhang Yong is now paying close attention to the training of national army pilots, but there is no obvious effect for the time being.

There is no quick fix.

It’s all accumulated slowly.

Now, can Zhang Yong mobilize enough pilots to fly twelve bombers?

sure.

The premise is that he, Zhang Yong, leads the team.

Can be commanded via radio. Guided flight.

At that time, the biggest test for pilots, besides combat, was navigation.

Most afraid of being lost.

Bombers don't need to fight. Therefore, as long as there is no problem with navigation, there will definitely be no major problems in other aspects.

Taking off and landing are all basic skills. Most pilots can do it.

"Okay. That's it."

It’s agreed upon.

wait.

The large formation of bombers finally arrived.

Hankou Airport started to get busy.

With thirty-six bombers stationed at once, the number of personnel and materials needed will definitely increase.

The relevant ground guidance and ground maintenance had arrived two days ago.

Fortunately, Hankou Airport is very large.

If the area is not enough, expand to the northwest. Some are wasteland.

At that time, aircraft did not have high requirements on the ground. As long as the ground is flat and thick, it can take off and land.

It's no problem to park airplanes or anything else, even if it's parked on the grass.

January in the Gregorian calendar is winter, the weather is very cold and rainfall is scarce, which is a good thing for the airport.

Park the plane.

Soviet pilots came out of the cockpit one after another.

After taking off the hood, they are all very young guys. The oldest one may be less than thirty years old.

They are all in their golden age!

It means that the loving father is angry and wants to take action. Those who come are all elites.

In the evening, attend the welcome party.

All the Soviet pilots who came from Lanzhou Airport were present.

The team was led by three captains. Porynin, Bugo, Rychagov.

When Zhang Yong appeared, the eyes of these three people were all locked on him.

The corners of Zhang Yong's mouth turned up slightly.

very good.

bring it on!

I'll take you flying tonight!

[To be continued]

(End of chapter)