The originally scheduled five-day exchange activities were extended to 15 days, and did not end until 15 February, when the military exchange group went directly to the Beiku combat training base, and Li Zhan returned to his old unit.

At the commendation meeting, the air division gave Li Zhanji, who had outstanding performance, first-class merit, Chen Fei, Han Hongjun, and Li Zixin second-class merit, and the rest of the personnel were rewarded.

Generally speaking, those who are responsible for foreign exchange activities, especially coordinated exercises and drills with friendly forces, usually take credit. If you go out, what you represent is the image of our army, and you have to play the style of a mighty army and a civilized army, which means that those who can undertake such tasks are carefully selected personnel.

But it's not so simple to memorize first-class merit.

When Nie Jianfeng entertained his old comrades-in-arms, he asked Li Zhan with a smile, "Why should I give you a first-class merit, is it because you are more handsome than Chen Fei?" ”

Chen Fei was visiting Nie Jianfeng's office with great interest, and when he heard this, he turned around and said, "This is definitely not the case, if I talk about my appearance, I must be a special merit, and a first-class merit is nothing." ”

"You're shameless too." Nie Jianfeng pointed his finger at Chen Fei and scolded with a smile, "I went to the HNA Captain to have a temper, and it looks a little different." Otherwise, is it because I went out to communicate and felt that my worth had risen sharply? ”

Chen Fei said-for-tat, "Lao Nie, don't squeeze me, look at your little life, the office of the deputy regiment captain is bigger than our division commander." ”

"There is nothing else in the north of the library, but the place is big, so I will take you around in the afternoon, so that you can see what it means to be vast and sparsely populated." Nie Jianfeng smiled and said, "I didn't mean to squeeze you, you are the head of the regiment, I am the captain of the first team, and I am just a deputy regiment." ”

When Li Zhan went down to the Second Division, Nie Jianfeng was the squadron leader, and Chen Fei was also the squadron leader, and later Chen Fei made faster progress, and the deputy regiment was in three or two years, and Nie Jianfeng came up step by step, and succeeded Li Zhan as the captain of the Eagle Falcon Brigade as a deputy regimental cadre.

Chen Fei walked over and sat down, took the tea handed over by Nie Jianfeng, and said, "Forget it, your captain has more planes than our regiment." Besides, I don't have any position now, I'm just a regimental pilot. ”

The Eagle Falcon Brigade has 28 fighters, 24 of the latest J-11B, and four J-8FR tactical reconnaissance aircraft. It's really more than a flight regiment.

"What's going on?" Nie Jianfeng asked.

Chen Fei waved his hand and said, "Let's not talk about this first." ”

They all looked at Li Zhan, who was sitting there in a daze, Chen Fei pointed at Li Zhan and said to Nie Jianfeng, "If you ask him about his first-class skills, it is estimated that you will not be able to guess if he is killed." ”

Nie Jianfeng sat down next to Li Zhan and jokingly said, "Could it be that you learned how to fly the F-16 and figured out the weakness of this plane, so your superiors gave you a first-class credit in view of your outstanding performance?" ”

"Yay? You're going to have to answer. Li Zhan came back to his senses and said in surprise.

Nie Jianfeng was even more surprised, and after a long time, he blurted out, "Damn, really?" ”

Chen Fei couldn't help but smile and said, "It's true." Do you say this kid is a demon or not, three days, just three days he shot down a colonel instructor of friendly forces. We all learned, but we learned a little bit and could barely fly solo, he ......"

He didn't know how to describe Li Zhan anymore.

The friendly colonel's instructor took Li Zhan to fly for two days, and on the third day, Li Zhan flew alone for half a day, and in the afternoon free air battle, Li Zhan drove the F-16C/D to "shoot down" the friendly colonel's instructor who also flew the F-16C/D, causing a sensation at the entire Start Air Force Base. The old colonel is said to have shot down two enemy planes, and he is a ruthless man who has beaten down his opponent!

Then Li Zhan got his eighth first-class merit.

Li Zhan breathed a sigh of relief and said, "I was just recalling the feeling of flying the F-16, and I found that I liked the side sticks. Because there is no need to leave a lot of putter travel, the seat tilt angle is large, and the plane can withstand greater overload when flying in a semi-lying position. This makes a lot of sense in real combat. But the disadvantage is also more obvious, and it is impossible to operate it with alternate hands......"

"Stop, Lao Li, you've been thinking about it for several days, can you take a break? You're not tired, I'm tired when I hear it. Chen Fei hurriedly said.

Nie Jianfeng also helped, "Yes, you still talk about the specific situation of the J-11 against the F-16, what fatal flaw did you find in the F-16?" ”

Before Li Zhan could speak, Chen Fei hurriedly said, "Old Nie, you wait for the information sent by your superiors on this matter." ”

Nie Jianfeng nodded clearly.

Li Zhan said, "If you face the F-16 one day, the best way is to break them up with a large number of missiles at medium and long ranges." Relying on the excellent acceleration performance of J-11, he always maintains his distance and tries not to fall into close-range combat. ”

"That's a panacea." Nie Jianfeng was stunned for a moment, "It is only a fool to be able to shoot down the enemy at medium and long distances." ”

Spreading his hands, Li Zhan said, "That's right, the person who drives the F-16 thinks the same way." ”

Nie Jianfeng looked at Li Zhan with a smile on the corner of his mouth, and slowly thought about it, he should have understood what Li Zhan meant.

Li Zhan said in a deep voice, "Speaking of which, I prefer to have the opportunity to fight against the Mirage-2000, and that plane is probably not easy to deal with." ”

"There should be a chance." Chen Fei said, "Many years ago, we had military exchanges with France, and we had the opportunity to come into contact with them. ”

The three of them talked about this topic for a while.

Middle- and lower-level cadres do not have many concerns, dare to make bold assumptions, boldly analyze, and talk about everything. Knowing oneself and knowing one's opponent will not be defeated in a hundred battles, and the more thoroughly you think about the enemy, the more you will be able to win the battle in the future.

At the end, Nie Jianfeng asked, "Lao Li, how long will the test flight of J-16 take?" What are you going to do about it, the brigade commander talked about this a few days ago, and I hope you can come back to participate in it on behalf of the brigade. ”

Li Zhan said, "I received an official notice that Chen Fei was responsible for the second half of the test flight, and I withdrew." ”

Chen Fei said, "Yes, the second half is basically pulled aside according to the project of the previous interview, mainly because of the difference in combat area. Lao Li walked out of the road, and we drew a scoop according to the gourd. ”

"Then you won't leave when you come back this time, right?" Nie Jianfeng was inflamed.

Li Zhan hung his head and said, "I don't know, I'm an idler and a wild crane again." The higher authorities did not inform me of the rebuilding nor the assignment of new tasks, alas, as the so-called plan of the year lies in the spring, and the majority of the New Year will be fishing for three days and flying with drying nets for two days, and it seems that this year's flying hours will have a large decrease in proportion. ”

"That's all you need." Nie Jianfeng said angrily, "Since you are back, it is time to return to the building, go back and ask the brigade commander to let you resume training and prepare for the big competition in March." ”

After many adjustments, it was finally decided that the big contest to be held in March would be a free air combat competition for the Air Force, and the other elements were eliminated and a competition was turned into a competition in a single combat specialty. It can be seen that the decision made by the higher-level leading organs after careful consideration. Instead of making a hodgepodge, it is better to stew a pot of soup called "free air combat".

Nie Jianfeng suddenly said solemnly, "Lao Li, do you think it is possible for Jian-16 to be equipped with our Eagle Falcon?" ”

If it was a few months ago, Li Zhan was very sure, but after the actual combat test flight, he was a little unsure, frowned and said, "Half and half, the main thing is that there are still a lot of things that need to be improved in the J-16, and the day when the mass production type will come out is not easy to predict." Of course, there must be a great need for twin-engine long-range fighters on the Beiku side. ”

The development ideas of the Eagle Falcon Brigade for the next five years were determined by him, and were recognized and approved by his superiors. The most prominent ability of the Eagle Falcon Brigade is ground attack, and the combat effectiveness in this area even masks the demeanor of their air combat capabilities. Obtaining a fighter that specializes in long-range ground strikes is the top priority of the Falcon Brigade in the next five years.

The strength of the J-11B lies in long-range air supremacy, and it is somewhat difficult to do this kind of work on the ground. The J-10B, which has enhanced its ground attack capability, and the J-10C, which is said to be about to fly soon, are not suitable for the vast Beiku area because of their congenital short legs. The troops here often have to fly to the eastern coast to join the battle in one go, and neither the J-10B nor the J-10C can do this.

In fact, looking at it this way, the J-11 has an overwhelming advantage over the F-16 - one inch long and one inch stronger, I can go to fight where you can't reach.

As he was talking, the telephone on the desk rang, and Nie Jianfeng hurriedly went to answer it.

"Brigade commander, Li Zhan is here with me, yes!"

Hanging up the phone, Nie Jianfeng said, "Lao Li, the brigade commander asked you to come over, he is in the office." ”

Li Zhan got up and walked out.

In the brigade commander's office, Fang Chenghe and Tang Guo were talking, and the topics of the old leaders and subordinates were naturally indispensable to the troops, and while chatting, they naturally talked about Li Zhan, who closely linked the Second Division and the 101st Brigade.

Tang Guozheng said regretfully, "The thing that Senior Commander Qi regrets the most is to transfer Li Zhan away, no one would have thought that this kid Li Zhan could burst out with such an ability." Many veteran pilots of friendly forces with actual combat experience praised him without hesitation, and resolutely believed that he had fought many tough battles. ”

"That kid is extremely talented." Fang Chenghe said with a smile, and then sighed, "Senior Commander Qi took the initiative to transfer him away, and now I am watching others transfer him away, and I am even more uncomfortable." ”

Tang Guozheng said, "I have a few months of buffer time. In fact, we all know that he will not stay long in either the Second Division or the 101st Brigade. The HNA Flying Shark training has brought together the elite of the entire army's aviation units, and the head pilots are all gathered together, and people like Li Zhan will definitely not be absent, and his superiors will not let him be absent. ”

"You're right, we still have to have a big picture." Fang Chenghe nodded slowly.

Li Zhan arrived and shouted a report at the door.

Fang Chenghe let him in and said bluntly, "After receiving the order of your superiors, you immediately report to the Purring Field Station, and from today onwards, you will be officially transferred to the 404th Aviation Unit of Hainan Airlines!" ”

Li Zhan's heart sank, and he subconsciously stood up and saluted, "Yes!" ”

At the end, he reacted and asked, "Brigade commander, what about the big competition?" ”

"You don't participate, so that others have a chance to play. Go clean up, go to the airport immediately to fly to Chuanzhong, and bring the No. 037 J-7EGG that has been improved! ”

"Yes!"

End of Volume IV

PS: Due to objective factors, the part of military exchanges with foreign countries has been brushed aside, please understand. The following goes directly to the HNA part, which is also the biggest climax of the book.