Chapter 199: The Prototype of Naval Aviation

"Qin, you came to me, is there anything else?" Steven asked. Pen | fun | pavilion www. biquge。 info

"Oh, yes. Steven, there's one thing you have to help us. It's about whether we can defeat the Japanese army in a shorter period of time and take the whole of Burma. Qin Shou said with a serious face.

"What's the matter?" Lieutenant Colonel Steven put away his smile and became serious.

"Although now, we are in the south of Myanmar, we have the absolute upper hand. However, our soldiers, have been fighting for a long time. After these battles, the losses were not small. If Japanese reinforcements arrive, we will lose our advantage and will be more likely to be caught in a bitter battle. Therefore, we must find a way to deal with the reinforcements of the Japanese army. Qin Shou said.

Lieutenant Colonel Steven's brow couldn't help but furrow. As for the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army, he hoped that the US Navy would dispatch to solve the problem of Japanese reinforcements, and he knew that. However, the US Navy was reluctant to cooperate. This leaves them helpless.

"Qin, I've already reacted to General Stilwell about this question. The Admiral also came forward to liaise with the Navy. However, it was not possible to succeed. Lieutenant Colonel Steven was a little helpless.

Qin Shou pondered for a few seconds, then said, "Steven, I know that the U.S. Navy is planning to counterattack Ri* himself in the Pacific Ocean, and there are no extra forces to help us. But can we take a middle ground? ”

"What's the solution?" Lieutenant Colonel Steven asked. If we can solve the reinforcements of the Japanese * themselves, so that the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army can defeat the Japanese army as soon as possible and take the whole of Burma, this will also be very beneficial to the United States.

"Can the U.S. Naval Air Force send some dive bombers and torpedo attack planes into Burma to assist us in the war? Taking off from the Keyongan airfield, it was quite possible to launch an attack on the Japanese convoy in the Burmese Sea. As long as these dive bombers and torpedo attack planes sank the Japanese convoy, then those Japanese * themselves would be dead. The U.S. Navy can't pull out warships, but it should have no problem pulling out some planes, right? Of course, pilots are also what we need. In addition to training pilots who can attack sea targets, these planes need to be piloted by pilots from the U.S. Navy. "This is a plan that Qin Shou has been brewing for a long time.

The Anti-Japanese Salvation Army must not only form a real air force, but also have naval aviation, and even aircraft carriers will be needed in the future. However, now that they have nothing, if they want to realize this plan, they will undoubtedly have the support of the Americans. It is very necessary to take this opportunity to get some dive bombers and torpedo attack aircraft from the Americans.

Lieutenant Colonel Steven frowned, as if he was thinking about the possibility of Qin Shou's plan succeeding.

The current strength of the US Navy is indeed insufficient. However, the number of aviation units of the US Navy is not small.

"Steven, even to keep the southern coast of Burma safe, we need to have an air force capable of striking surface targets. Otherwise, even if the United States provided us with war materials, it would be difficult for them to reach them by sea. If we have such a force, these problems can be solved. Qin Shou continued.

"Alright, Qin, I'll report to General Stilwell. There shouldn't be any problems with this. Lieutenant Colonel Steven said.

"Great, Steven. In order to compete with the Americans for time, it is necessary to do so as soon as possible. By the time the American reinforcements had already arrived in Burma, it would have been too late. Qin Shou emphasized.

Lieutenant Colonel Steven nodded, indicating that he understood.

After Qin Shou left, Lieutenant Colonel Steven contacted Lieutenant General Stilwell and relayed Qin Shou's plan to Lieutenant General Stilwell. Lieutenant General Stilwell attaches great importance to this. To this end, he even sent a telegram to Admiral Marshall, who was far away in the United States.

Admiral Marshall immediately coordinated with the U.S. Department of Naval Operations and approved a plan to urgently provide a number of naval aircraft and pilots to the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army.

Three days later, a large fleet of 24 F4U fighters, 36 SBD2 dive bombers, and 24 TBD torpedo attack aircraft arrived in Burma and settled at Kayonggang airfield north of Taungoo. The expanded airport is just enough to park these aircraft. Otherwise, they would have to park at Morey Airport.

The pilots who flew these planes were also American pilots. They were ordered to support the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army. Of course, these pilots were not able to stay here for long, only two months. After two months, they will leave and return to the United States. Of course, these planes that they fly, will stay. As for whether the air force of the Anti-Japanese Salvation Army can completely learn to fly these planes within two months and skillfully use these planes to attack sea targets, this is not a matter for these Americans to consider.

If Admiral Marshall hadn't come forward in person, the U.S. Navy wouldn't have nodded his head. After all, the F4U fighter, but the most advanced fighter of the US Navy, only entered service in September and entered mass production.

In order to save face for Admiral Marshall, the US Navy will provide so many planes to the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army free of charge.

Before these planes arrived, Qin Shou urgently summoned Xu Huansheng, the commander of the air team.

"Old Xu, the Americans are bleeding profusely this time. 24 F4U fighters, 36 SBD2 dive bombers and 24 TBD torpedo attack aircraft. These planes are all aircraft carriers and carrier-based aircraft of the main force of the Americans! You have to select enough pilots as soon as possible to learn how to fly these planes with the Americans. After the departure of the Americans, we must be proficient in the use of these aircraft. Qin Shou said excitedly. These are, undoubtedly, the seeds of their naval aviation in the future

"Yes, Captain." Xu Huansheng was also very excited. Although, these aircraft aided by the Americans are carrier-based aircraft. However, when the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army did not have a navy and no aircraft carriers, these planes were all under the air force.

In addition, the air force of the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army is also constantly developing and growing. Perhaps it was because of the constant victories of the Anti-Japanese Salvation Army, which stimulated the Americans. The Americans gave the Anti-Japanese Salvation Army, more rewards. At present, the Air Force of the Anti-Japanese Salvation Army has 12 fighter squadrons, 4 B-25 medium bomber squadrons and 2 B-24 heavy bomber squadrons.

Now with the addition of these carrier-based aircraft, the number of fighters they have has exceeded 300.

"Lao Xu, the future air force will become our air force. And those carrier-based aircraft will also have the day when they will be on the ship. When the time comes, the entire air and sea of the South China Sea will be ours. Qin Shou couldn't help but reveal his ambitions.

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