Chapter 133: Dumplings
Xu Huansheng hurried back to the airport to prepare to command the battle, and when the radar at the airport detected the incoming Japanese troops, the officer on duty gave the order for the fighter plane to take off urgently. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ļ½ļ½ļ½Uļ½Eć However, the specific battle still needs Xu Huansheng to return to command.
6 squadrons of 72 P-51B fighters, all took off to meet the enemy. The pilots who fly these planes are all the best pilots. As for the other bombers, they were all pushed into the hangar to avoid losses.
Air defense forces around the perimeter of the airfield, also entered a combat state. One by one, anti-aircraft guns and anti-aircraft machine guns were already aimed at the sky. Once the fighters of the air force were unable to intercept all the Japanese fighters, they had to rely on them to guard the airfield.
The air force of the Anti-Japanese Salvation Army currently has only this airfield. If the airfield is destroyed, they may not be able to take off and land planes in a short time. When the army is fighting, it will not be able to get the support of the fighters of the air force.
Liu Shiquan, the chief of staff, also heard the news and hurried to Qin Shou's office.
"Commander, I heard that the Japanese themselves sent a large number of fighters to attack?" Liu Shiquan's face was nervous.
"Well, almost two hundred warplanes. This time, it is obvious that the Japanese are planning to get rid of the air force that we have just set up. Qin Shou's face was a little ugly. The strength of the Anti-Japanese Salvation Army Air Force is still too weak after all! If they were a little stronger, they wouldn't be so passive.
"Will our air force be able to withstand the attack of the Japanese himself?"
"I don't know. However, I believe that they will make the Japanese themselves pay a heavy enough price. Qin Shou said firmly.
The fighters of the anti-Japanese salvation army's air force are all advanced P-51B fighters, and shooting down the Japanese Type 1 fighters is not a big problem at all. Although the number of aircraft dispatched by the Japanese army this time was very large. However, most of them were bombers and dive bombers. The number of real fighters is necessarily not very large. And those bombers and dive bombers were simply vulnerable in front of the P-51B fighters of the Anti-Japanese Salvation Army. At that time, many Japanese fighters will inevitably be shot down.
"Dog *day* himself, if you give us a little more time and let us develop a little stronger, we don't have to be so afraid of them." Liu Shiquan scolded.
Indeed, compared with the Japanese army, the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army was established for too short a time, and its foundation was too weak. Although the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army has now grown to more than 100,000 people, its foundation is not stable. All it takes is one defeat that threatens to tear them apart. Therefore, Qin Shou has always been careful to avoid the crushing defeat of the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army as much as possible.
"I'll go to Steven's. This time, our air force was forced to have a decisive battle with the air force of the Japanese himself. It stands to reason that the Americans should give us more support. Qin Shou said. Even at this time, he did not forget to ask for more benefits from the Americans. In this way, even if the air force of the Anti-Japanese Salvation Army suffered heavy losses, they would be able to quickly regain their strength.
"Qin, I'm afraid you're really in trouble this time. The planes near Chiang Mai have all been dispatched. When Steven saw Qin Shou, he immediately said.
"Yes, Steven. Although, I have a lot of confidence in my air team. However, there are too many planes dispatched by the Japanese themselves this time. It's very difficult to defeat them. Even, we will pay a lot of losses. So, I need more help from the U.S. side. Qin Shou said.
"Qin, don't worry. I've already reported your situation to General Stilwell. General Stilwell promised that after this battle, he would once again get you more planes. When the time comes, your air fleet will be even stronger. Of course, there is a prerequisite for this, that is, the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army must win this decisive battle that is related to the victory or defeat of the Burma battlefield. Otherwise, everything will be in vain. ā
Qin Shou nodded, the Americans are willing to provide support, then everything is easy to say.
"Don't worry, Steven. We will definitely win this battle! ā
When Qin Shou was solemnly trying to find a way to get more benefits from the Americans, the battle between the Anti-Japanese Salvation Army Air Force and the 5th Flying Division of the Japanese Army had officially begun.
Captain Monnet, squadron leader of the 1st Fighter Squadron of the Anti-Japanese Salvation Army, was in charge of directing the battle. Although, the anti-Japanese salvation army aviation now has a full six squadrons of fighters. However, the vast majority are rookies. Although they trained hard, they did not go to the battlefield. What kind of performance can really be played on the battlefield, no one can say.
"Boys, we're about to have an encounter with Hi* himself. Remember, everything is done as you did when you were training, and that's it. As you will soon find out, the day himself is actually vulnerable. In the morning battle, the performance of the 2nd Squadron was very good. ā
"Yes, sir." All the pilots replied.
These pilots, when they go to the battlefield for the first time, will inevitably be a little nervous. But they are also full of expectations for this battle. They were the absolute elite of the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army, and after many selections, they entered the air force.
Under the guidance of the airport radar, the anti-Japanese salvation army air force went straight to the Japanese plane. Moreover, it has been flying at an altitude of tens of thousands of meters.
A few minutes later, they had spotted a Japanese group beneath the clouds.
"When the Japanese aircraft group was discovered, the squadrons paid attention and immediately launched an attack. First use rockets to break up the Japanese air group, and then launch an attack, acting in a two-plane formation, focusing on killing the Japanese bombers and dive bombers! Captain Monette ordered.
"Understood, sir!" The squadron leaders of the squadrons replied one after another.
Subsequently, six fighter squadrons of the Anti-Japanese Salvation Army Air Force launched an attack. From an altitude of 10,000 meters, they pounced directly on the Japanese planes. Under each P-51B fighter jet, 10 rockets were mounted. Although, the range of these rockets is not very long, and the power is not great. However, if intensive shooting is carried out, it can still inflict huge losses on the Japanese fleet.
"Launch!"
With the commander's order, all 72 P-51B fighters began to fire rockets.
A full 720 rockets, flying towards the Japanese army,
"Damn, the fighters of the Shina are coming, disperse quickly." Hideo Miyabe discovered the attack of the anti-Japanese salvation army air force and immediately ordered.
But even then, it was too late. Rockets exploded in the Japanese fleet, and fighters were constantly hit. These fighters kept falling, and for a while, it was like dumplings.