"I know you, young general. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ｂｉｑUｇE。 info, though, you're younger than I thought you were. I am jealous that you were able to get those miserly fellows to give you such a good plane. "General Chennault said these words when I shook hands with Qin Shou.

When General Chennault formed the Flying Tigers, he also wanted to have access to the most advanced aircraft. However, the US * military fooled them only with backward P-40 fighters. And now, as soon as the air force of the Anti-Japanese Salvation Army was established, the Americans were willing to take out the most advanced P-51B fighters, which were completely different treatments!

Of course, there are also reasons for this, including General Stilwell. General Stilwell and Jiang Guangtou have a bad relationship, so naturally they will not do their best to help the Flying Tigers. The Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army is completely different. General Stilwell could have counted on the Anti-Japanese Salvation Army to open up the situation on the battlefield in Southeast Asia. Therefore, they will naturally try their best to meet the demands of the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army.

Qin Shou was speechless for a moment, not knowing what to say.

"Haha, alright, young general, I was just joking. I will leave 12 pilots behind to help you train pilots. In the Chinese theater of operations, we still have a heavy task, so we can't leave you with too many people, I hope you don't mind. General Chennault patted Qin Shou on the shoulder.

"Thank you very much, General Chennault." Qin Shou could only express his gratitude.

Subsequently, Qin Shou held a welcome lunch for these pilots of the Flying Tigers to thank them for their help.

General Chennault did not stay long, and after explaining a few things to the pilots, he left.

The pilots selected by the Anti-Japanese Salvation Army began training under the guidance of the pilots' instructors.

"Qin, are you still satisfied with this batch of planes?" Lieutenant Colonel Steven smiled.

"Very satisfied, but a little less." Qin Shou was a little regretful. The performance of the P-51B fighter is there, and it can completely outperform the Japanese * himself one-type fighter. Even the Zero fighter of the Japanese Navy is definitely not its opponent. However, the number of 12 is a bit insufficient! It would be nice to have more.

"Haha! Qin, I knew you would say that. You are indeed a very greedy fellow. These twelve P-51B fighters are just the first batch. The planes were reloaded with British Rolls-Royce engines. According to our agreement with the British, these aircraft are to be supplied to the British on a priority basis. So, it's pretty good that General Stilwell was able to get you a twelve. ”

Qin Shou nodded, in this era, the military industry of the United States is not as unique in the world as it is in later generations. In many advanced fields, there is still a big gap compared with the old powers. For example, in the field of engines, the engines developed by the British for the 'Spitfire' fighter have better performance than those made by the Americans. The P-51 fighter also created a myth after it was replaced with a new engine.

"However, there is a second batch of twenty P-51B fighters to be handed over to you next month. Twenty-four is not much, but it should be barely enough. Lieutenant Colonel Steven continued.

"Well, twenty-four, that's almost enough. However, it would be best if you could get more. By the way, why only fighters? No bombers? Qin Shou asked.

The air force of the Anti-Japanese Salvation Army, but what he regarded as the prototype of the future air force, only fighters, no bombers, what kind of air force is that?

"On the bomber side, we're figuring out a way. General Stilwell is getting you a batch of B-25 medium bombers. There shouldn't be any problems. Lieutenant Colonel Steven said.

The B-25 medium bomber can be described as a star model, although it is only a medium bomber, but its performance is very good, and it is famous for its surprise attack on Tokyo. This medium bomber, although the bomb load is not as perverted as that of a heavy bomber, has a much shorter range. But it's cheap and easy to maintain. It is very suitable for the aviation force of the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army, which has just been created.

B-25 medium bomber, with a maximum flight speed of 438 kilometers per hour and a maximum range of 2,173 kilometers, four Browning 12.7 mm machine guns are fixed on both sides of the fuselage, two nose mounted on movable bases, and two turrets each on the back, tail and waist; The bomb bay can carry up to 1,361 kg (3,000 lb) of bombs.

"Steven, can you get us some B-24s other than the B-25?" Qin Shou asked.

The B-25 is a medium bomber, while the B-24 is a heavy bomber, or an improved version of the B-17 with more powerful performance.

"I'm afraid it's difficult, we can work on it. However, because the European side is tight, don't expect too much. Lieutenant Colonel Steven shook his head.

"Okay, I got it." Qin Shou nodded. Heavy bombers, but the strategic weapons of the Americans, if other countries want to obtain them, it will be very difficult. Of course, Qin Shou would prefer to be able to get the American B-29 heavy bomber, although such a bomber is still under development and has not yet been able to make its first flight. But once in service, it will be a very awesome aircraft.

Under the guidance of the pilots of the Flying Tigers, the pilots of the Air Force of the Anti-Japanese Salvation Army learned very quickly. In order to be able to fly the plane to the sky as soon as possible, these pilots worked very hard and studied day and night. It's like a sponge, absorbing water.

Half a month later, the pilots of the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army were able to fly the planes to take off. This is undoubtedly a very good step forward.

At the end of August, the second batch of 12 P-51B fighters arrived at the Morey field airfield, along with 12 B-25 medium bombers, bringing the total number of fighters owned by the Anti-Japanese Salvation Army Air Force to 24 P-51B fighters and 12 B-25 medium bombers.

As for the B-24 heavy bomber that Qin Shou expected, even though Lieutenant General Stilwell tried, he still failed to succeed. For the time being, the Americans will not allow the supply of these strategic weapons to the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army.

But even so, Qin Shou did not give up. He will use various ways to obtain this strategic weapon. As the Air Force of the Anti-Japanese Salvation Army becomes stronger and stronger, they will also have more advanced aircraft.

When the Anti-Japanese National Salvation Army completely occupies the entire South Seas, they will become the guardians of this airspace.

Of course, further efforts are needed to make this wish a reality.