Chapter 216: The Ambition of the Air Force

As far as the officers and men of the independent column that captured Baotou were concerned, they hardly had any time to rest on the first night they arrived in Baotou. Everyone has something to do and is busy until dawn.

When the morning light first appeared, He Zhengdao, who had been busy in Baotou all night, came to Erlibanhai Airport in person. At this moment, the pilots who were familiar with the Japanese fighters for a night all put on their flight suits and waited for He Zhengdao's final order to take off.

Looking at these forty Air Force pilots who have been recruited at a great cost. Even He Zhengdao wanted to recruit the famous Gao Zhihang, but the problem was that he was currently mixing well in the Central Army.

As far as these people are concerned, there is only one person who He Zhengdao really has an impression. And this person is Zheng Shaoyu, the current captain of the Air Force Brigade of the Independent Column. A pilot who was also regarded as the ace of the Republic of China Air Force in later generations.

Although Zheng Shaoyu also graduated from the Jianqiao Aviation School established by the Central Army, he secretly joined the Red Army when he was three or five years old. In order to form an air force, He Zhengdao specially asked the Ministry of Intelligence to bring it to Yulin.

With such a person of his own, serving as the first captain of the Air Force, He Zhengdao will also feel a lot more relieved. As a matter of fact, half of the 40 Air Force pilots are now members of the party, and they can be regarded as real family members.

Looking at these first batch of pilots of the Eighth Route Army, He Zhengdao was also very pleased and said: "Young fool, how is it?" I didn't lie to you, did I? I said, I will definitely get you on the plane within a year. What do you think of these planes? ”

Zheng Shaoyu, who was asked, was also very excited: "Report to the commander, these little devils' planes are very good." It was a little different from the planes we had flown before, but it was familiar overnight. We both ran a few laps around the airport.

As long as the commander gives the order, we guarantee the safe flight of the aircraft to our airfield. With this batch of planes. In the future, in the face of air raids by little devils, we will not sigh in the sky. Our Air Force Brigade. Now it's finally worth the name! ”

Listening to Zheng Shaoyu's excited words, He Zhengdao shook his head and said, "Just this little plane, you are so satisfied?" Let me tell you, this is just the beginning, and you will know that we will have more planes in the future than you can fly.

Even with these planes, the most important thing for you at the moment is not to think about air combat with the little devils. More. It is necessary to use this batch of aircraft to train more pilots.

As far as your current situation is concerned, you still have too few flying hours, and the corresponding air force formations are not yet perfect. You need to do all of this, and then you take the time to grind and train until I think you're qualified.

Secondly, most of the planes parked at the airport now are planes produced by little devils in the early years. Those 92 fighters, at present, I am afraid that the little devils are not equipped much. Those Type 95 are expected to be replaced by new fighters soon.

You are all pilots who have been trained in professional aviation schools, and you should all know that the importance of air supremacy in war is being discovered. An aircraft with excellent performance can often determine an air battle. Or even a victory in a war.

Therefore, after you fly these planes back to your base area, all you have to do is use them as your training planes. Take advantage of these aircraft. Increase your flight time and train more pilots to come out.

If there is an opportunity in the future. Our Eighth Route Army will also develop domestically produced fighters and bombers. So, I'm still saying that. Do not rush into battle, for your lives are precious. Do you understand? ”

In the face of these enthusiastic pilots who seemed to want to fly planes and compete with the little devil air force in the blue sky, He Zhengdao knew very well that air combat could not be won by courage alone. The length of the flight is also very important.

But the most important thing is the performance of flying the aircraft. In this regard, He Zhengdao also hopes that in the near future, a truly domestically produced aircraft will be developed. Even if this expectation is not fulfilled in a short period of time.

After such words, Zheng Shaoyu said very rationally: "Please rest assured, commander, our air force group will definitely train hard, and sooner or later, we will let the little devil's fighter plane dare not violate our country's airspace at will." ”

'Good! Then I also hope that this day will come sooner rather than later! When you fly to Yulin, pay attention to air defense alert. The reconnaissance planes led the way, the fighters escorted the aircraft, and the bombers flew in the center. Fight for a safe return to the airport and go! ’

'Yes! ’

After saluting, Zheng Shaoyu also said seriously: "Comrades, this time I finally have the opportunity to fly the fighter plane back to our base area alone. Wait for the order of take-off, with the reconnaissance aircraft in front, the bomber in the center, and the fighter last.

Remember, we have to return to the base area together, and I don't want to see someone fly alone out of formation. It is believed that it will not be long before the plane of the little devil arrives here. We had to get the plane back to our base safely before they arrived.

The commander promised us that a year would give each of us a plane to drive, and now he has done it. All that remains for us to do is to train our flight skills diligently and strive to officially participate in air combat and protect our airspace as soon as possible! Boarding! ”

After saying this, Zheng Shaoyu asked the three pilots who were piloting the reconnaissance plane to board the plane in advance and prepare to take off. At this time, the members of the Saber Special Combat Team temporarily acted as ground staff at the airport, acting as guides for them to guide the take-off.

With the safe take-off of the three reconnaissance planes, the huge bombers successfully took off as the second formation. The fighter formations, naturally, were the last to ascend one after another, and after converging in the sky, they flew in the direction of Yulin.

Seeing that every plane was successfully lifted into the air, He Zhengdao also seemed relieved. For He Zhengdao, he can actually fly this kind of plane. The planes of this year are really much simpler than those of later generations.

It is precisely because of simplicity that the aircraft of the little devils during the Anti-Japanese War was updated too quickly. In He Zhengdao's view, if the Air Force wants to achieve a lift-off operation in the future, it is best to fly the Zero fighter of the little devil.

As far as these fighters are concerned, they can really only be used as training aircraft. Really have to fight the little devils in the air, unless it's fighters against bombers. Otherwise, fighter against fighter, in the end, it will only be your own fighter that will be shot down.

Looking at the empty airport, He Zhengdao felt that the little devil should not give up such a good place. In the future, they will definitely park their planes here, so can they make some arrangements in advance?

Thinking of this, He Zhengdao called the special combat team members and said, "Wait a minute, you go to Baotou City, ask Master Zhang Cheng to get some explosives, make waterproof bombs, and bury them around these buildings." Remember, be sure to follow the dark line.

If the little devils set up an airport in Baotou in the future, they will definitely still choose here, and even renovate it. Therefore, when you wait for the laying to be a dark line, remember to dig a little deeper.

Maybe sometime, we'll get a chance to come back here. When the time comes, these bombs planted at the airport will save us a lot of unnecessary losses. The wires can be connected a little longer, and we have seized a lot of wires anyway. ”

'Yes, Commander! Mission completion guaranteed! ’

For such an order, the saber special combat team members also knew that He Zhengdao was thinking about attacking Erli and a half airfield again in the future. If you can arrange some bombs in advance, and detonate these bombs at that time, I believe that the little devil will also suffer heavy losses.

At present, these planes have safely lifted off and left, and He Zhengdao asked Sun Shicheng to send a report to Xiao Jinguang and let him personally take charge of the arrival of the airport. At the same time, we must pay attention to safety vigilance and beware of possible air strikes by devils.

Returning to Baotou City, He Zhengdao came to several factories that were still busy. Looking at the person in charge of the demolition who was in a machinery factory, directing the workers to fold the machine, He Zhengdao also felt that he had found the right person.

Looking at the other party, he said with a serious expression: "These machines are transported back to our base, and more machines can be produced." Everything is precious, and you must take it apart. Don't pull down a screw, you know? ”

He Zhengdao, who personally inspected it last night and guided the demolition of the railway station, also knew that this was a technical person in charge who was really eager to pull the Baotou city wall to the base area. The machinery factory in front of you is really important to the base area.

He stepped forward with a smile and said, "Du Gong, thank you for your hard work!" I haven't rested all night, and my body is still holding on, right? ”

'Ahh It's the commander! It's okay, I'm young, I can live on it. There are too few machinery and equipment in the base area, and these cutting machines are much better than those in our base area, and pulling them back should come in handy.

In addition, the flour mill and power plant that you asked me to dismantle earlier, the machines have all been disassembled and can be loaded and pulled away at any time. I really can't imagine that there are so many factories in Baotou. Now, we're really rich! ’

For the young firearms engineer Du Yang (a cameo appearance by the book friend Armed Police Rabbit) with a foreign background, he was also a technician who was attracted to the Yulin Arsenal through the underground party organization after the outbreak of the Anti-Japanese War.

But he was very dissatisfied with the machines in the base. The reason is very simple, how can such a simple mechanical equipment be produced in a domestic standard of equipment?

Maybe he was so poor and scared during this time that when he arrived in Baotou this time, he even dismantled the cockroaches on the railroad tracks.

At least He Zhengdao believes that when the little devil arrives in Baotou and looks at the railway that he has demolished for dozens of kilometers, it is estimated that he will vomit blood in anger. When the time comes, if you want to restore Baotou Railway Station, it is estimated that the little devil will really have to work hard.

'I'm afraid that the loading of the car can't be carried out during the day. The car is too risky on the road, if nothing else, a plane will arrive in the sky over Baotou later, and you must also be prepared for air defense at any time. ’

Upon hearing this, Du Yang was stunned and said, "It's too!" The plane of the little devil is so hateful! It's okay, I'll be careful. Commander, you are busy in advance, I will strive to dismantle all the machines in this Baotou City today! ”

Looking at Du Yang, who was in full swing, He Zhengdao had to sigh that he chose him as the person in charge of the demolition. You've really found the right one! Let him sweep like this today, the industrial foundation laid by Baotou in recent years can also be said to have been completely lost! (To be continued.) )