Chapter 216: We Are the Strongest

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Of course, the reason why these high-ranking officers of the Anglo-American Allied forces are so unanimous is not because of Karl? Admiral Spatz, Admiral Arnold, Commander-in-Chief of the U.S. Air Force, and Commander Mallory, as well as Lieutenant Generals Dwight D. Eisenhower and Lieutenant General Smith, suggested that the proud and arrogant aviation officers who had changed by the massive bombing of the last two days were so unanimous.

Moreover, after the meeting, Eisenhower and all the high-ranking officers agreed that the day after tomorrow, a large-scale bombing of Berlin, Germany, would be carried out day and night, which would last for three days and three nights.

Of course, other important large and medium-sized cities have also intensified their bombing, especially the bombing of the German army's aircraft manufacturing plants, and the German army's V-type rocket research base in PenemΓΌnde.

After the order was given, a total of 6,218 British and American aircraft were gathered.

More than 3,000 bombers and more than 2,000 fighters.

The bomber groups that were preparing to bomb Berlin, Germany the day after tomorrow were the 94th, 95th, 96th, and 351st, 324th, and 379th bomber groups for the main bombing, and the 4th Fighter Group, and the 6th Fighter Group for cover.

And there is also the entire 9th Air Force as a reserve, once the German anti-aircraft artillery and aircraft groups attack, then these reserve air groups will be put into operation at a critical moment in order to win the final victory and expand the results of the battle.

And this time such a large-scale bombing campaign had to bomb not only the city of Berlin and civilian areas, but also the German submarine factories, naval shipyards, bearing industry, and oil industry; Aircraft manufacturing plants, as well as oil refineries, and rocket research bases.

When Eisenhower's latest operational order was issued, all aviation units were prepared for another round of pre-war preparations as instructed.

The evening glow fills the skyline, which is very beautiful.

On such a beautiful day, a large number of planes are constantly transferring from Tunisia to the airfield on the island of Pantelleria.

After the British and Americans occupied this small island and airfield of the Italian army, they reorganized and renovated it, so that the airfield here became wider and cleaner.

And the number of aircraft that can be accommodated is also doubled.

The P-47 Thunder fighter group and the P-51 fighter group also arrived here one after another, under the command of the 8th and 9th air forces.

Of course, more than 1,000 P-40 fighters and P-38 fighters have been deployed; And the B-17 and B-24 bombers were also transported together with nearly 3,000 units.

Moreover, the British army's "Lanchester", "Halifax", "Stirling" and "Wellington" bombers, as well as mosquito bomber groups with large bomb load and long range, also sent 2,000 thousand planes to the battle.

Hurricane fighters and Typhoon fighters also deployed 1,800 to cover operations.

Of course, such a large-scale aircraft transfer has to be transported one by one in batches, rather than all at once; Because the airport in Pantelleria is not too big to accommodate so many planes.

But even so, the entire tarmac of the Pantelleria airport was soon filled with all kinds of fighter jets; and bombers, and their fuel has already been refilled.

As a result, these planes can be launched at any time and take to the air for combat.

Although the pilots of these planes have been exhausted from the whole day's battle, their fighting spirit is still very high; Spirited, vibrant, and vibrant.

Of course, there are also a few who are exhausted, languishing, listless, and depressed.

The reason why the former's will to fight was so strong was that they had completed their bombing target area and did not see any German air force come to attack them.

The latter, because many of their comrades were shot down by the German anti-aircraft artillery group.

Although many pilots have successfully parachuted out, they have escaped the catastrophe and survived.

But because there were many casualties among the pilots, the pilots of that part of the air force were so sullen and sad.

However, the next morning, as soon as the white of the fish belly on the edge of the sky appeared, all the pilots in the island airfield were awakened by the sound of the alarm at the assembly site; And hurried to gather at the airfield to see what was going on.

"Are all the pilots here?"

As soon as he saw all the pilots gathered, Lieutenant General Bill, an officer of the 3rd Flying Combat Division, immediately asked.

"Pilots of 400 bombers and pilots of 100 fighters are here! Please instruct the commander! ”

As soon as the words fell, a captain of a flying group immediately responded.

"We've woken you up so early today because of our plan to bomb Berlin, Germany; The Air Command and Commander Eisenhower have reached an agreement to assist there! ”

"That is to say, the second large-scale bombing operation of our Eagle Air Division must succeed and must not fail."

"The skies of Germany belong to our Eagle Legion, the German Air Force or the flying units of their client states; Either we will shoot it down and destroy it, or we will run away! Or to divert targets, and escape routes, so I order you to keep every move of these aviation units, and where they are, to be well monitored and kept secret! ”

"Otherwise, if I find out, then I will bear the consequences!"

Lieutenant General Bill is still not afraid of the sky and the earth, and he is not afraid of the latest combat orders.

"Yes! Commander! ”

All the British and American pilots present echoed loudly.

"At the same time, all of you must understand thoroughly that the goal of our operation is to destroy all the aircraft factories in Germany! Blew! ”

Lieutenant General Bill glanced at him appreciatively

"Yes! Commander! ”

The pilots, who had already reacted, immediately shouted loudly and excitedly.

"But the next thing that will be even more exciting is the bombing of Berlin, the capital of the Germans, and you will soon be the first pilots to attack! So are you feeling excited and excited? ”

Lieutenant General Bill said excitedly with a smile.

"Feel it!"

All the pilots again spoke in unison.

"Then today's bombing of Berlin, you have to show yourself well, let those fascist Germans know the strength of our Anglo-American allies! Tell them we're the toughest! ”

Finally, Lieutenant General Bill shouted loudly in a provocative tone.

"We are the toughest!"

As soon as the words fell, all the pilots immediately shouted excitedly.

"Then go eat your breakfast and get ready to fight!"

Lieutenant General Bill gave the order with a bright smile and a thunderous voice.

"Yes! Commander! ”

All the pilots also echoed loudly with bright smiles.