Chapter 254: Dispute
Guided by lights, field airfields appeared in front.
It was still night, but the people on the ground had lit up the runway with cars, flashlights, lanterns, and other items.
"Unlock ......"
As the bomber dropped the tow line, the fighter fell towards the field airfield.
And the twenty delta wings fell to the alternate airfield, which was guarded by all their own people, and there would certainly be no Japanese spies.
As for the field airfield of the 13th Brigade, that was not what he should be concerned about.
Compared to the landing of fighter planes, the delta wing, which has no bombs here, is extremely safe. Even if the pilot is unconscious, the light delta wing is able to land safely on its own.
People who have never played delta wings may not believe this, but fortunately, there are search engines in later generations, and people who are not lazy can search for them.
When all the people who participated in the attack left their delta wing, and watched the men of the miscellaneous barracks who made temporary cameos on the ground crew, with only a few support poles removed, the delta wing was harvested into something like a "stick", and Chennault felt like a dream.
He lifted his helmet and looked at the triangular wings that had been folded together, his nostrils fluttering to breathe in the cold night air, which made him feel a little real.
The people who were waiting here nearby all rushed over, and for Zhang Sixing's actions, Zhang Cigarette Bag Li Youtian did not rest. Hansen and Tetsujiro Yamaoka are also waiting here.
It is unbelievable that a night air raid with such rudimentary equipment is still silent.
"Sir, this is amazing...... I will too, next time we go together. ”
Zhang Sixing shook his head at this,
"If we go every night, and I don't know if the weather permits, I'm afraid the Japanese planes won't allow it."
When he heard that such a good attack method was actually used only once, the pilots who were still cheering together were not happy.
"Principal Zhang, what do you mean ......?"
"Well, I don't mean much, but I heard from Lieutenant Chennault that the Soviet aid plane is about to arrive. So when there are airplanes, this kind of thing...... It can be used as a means of surprise victory, but it is only a surprise attack after all. ”
In this regard, Captain Jiang Qiyan of the Third Brigade is obviously unwilling to give up,
"Principal Zhang, if you can, these delta wings ......"
Hearing Captain Jiang's tone, Zhang Sixing looked at him seriously,
"Brigade Jiang, you are the commander of the third brigade, and I have no intention of interfering with your command, but ...... We are short of planes now, and in fact we are even more short of pilots...... I want you to understand that these things are extremely dangerous to use in combat. ”
After groaning, Jiang Qiyan understood that what Zhang Sixing said was all the truth. This kind of thing is a good way to carry out sneak attacks, especially at night. But to form a normality, there will undoubtedly be a lot of losses for pilots.
In particular, the principal of a paratrooper school like Zhang Sixing, and an Air Force adviser like Chennault, certainly won't participate in such an operation every time.
"I know, those motorcycle engines and walkie-talkies......"
Jiang Qiyan was a little embarrassed about this, they really didn't have these things.
"Take it and use it, it's all snatched from the devil anyway, just grab some more if you have a chance."
Zhang Sixing waved his hand generously, he was able to help the Air Force with some equipment for extreme sports, and he was already very satisfied. As for the pilots to take risks, that is the duty of the soldiers.
"Brigade Jiang, I hope that when you use these equipment, your plan must be complete. In particular, you should not go deep behind enemy lines, because the power of these things is too poor, and you really can't come back if you go deep behind enemy lines. ”
Jiang Qiyan nodded solemnly in this regard, and his personal experience let him know that this is an extremely risky way of action, and if one is not good, he will be encircled.
However, for this kind of equipment invented by Zhang Sixing, and the plan to launch a silent attack, it really gave the Chinese Air Force, which was almost completely bankrupt at the moment, a way to continue fighting.
At this time, with a little bad taste, Hansen came to Chennault, who was stunned there,
"Well, Mr. Lieutenant, I didn't think we could bomb with these things."
Shrugging Chennault replied,
"Ask about the gambling contract for your chief? Tell him that he won, and that I'll add his name to the list of people who oversaw the construction of the airport, but ...... Just tell him to work according to the drawings. ”
Although Chennault replied very happily, no one expected that when he woke up from a nap, he and Zhang Sixing had a small dispute.
"Liuzhou"
"Kunming"
Two fingers point to different locations on a map of China.
Chennault, who didn't think of a place with Zhang Sixing, shrugged,
"There was already an aviation school there, and the Guangxi Aviation School was merged with the Central Aviation School. Whether it is teachers or other aspects, they will receive direct supply from the government. ”
Overall, Chennault was a man of letters. And the matter was decided by the chairman's government, and his power was not so great. He was instructed to establish a new aviation training school, and by "new" it meant the use of American aircraft, American pilots, and the American-style pilot education system.
Of course, there is no problem with this, but it is a pity that Zhang Sixing knows that Liuzhou, Guangxi, will be occupied by the Japanese. Kunming is the rear of the Anti-Japanese War, and it will be the forefront of the Yunnan-Burma battlefield in the future.
"Your Excellency President Zhang, it is not for me to decide where to build an aviation school and build a new airport."
looked at Zhang Sixing frankly, and was a little embarrassed when he said this. Of course, he did not think that Zhang Sixing, as the principal of the paratrooper school, should interfere with the decision of the national government on the construction of the aviation base.
"Actually, I'm more optimistic about Kunming, especially as the rear of the war, and I think it will get key construction. In addition, I would like you to know that the construction of the Yunnan-Burma Highway is being prepared is even more important for the government in the future war. ”
Chennault could also see this, but he was powerless to revise the decision of the government, so he had to shrug his shoulders,
"I lost the supervision of the airport construction to you, there is no doubt about it, and I don't think there is any problem in entrusting you to supervise it for me during my return to the United States, but ...... That's the only thing I can do. ”
Seeing Chennault's embarrassed look, Zhang Sixing was not annoyed. Others do not know the trajectory of history like him. Since it was impossible to win the direct construction of the airport in Kunming, it had to temporarily abandon the air force and do it on its own.
Moreover, he knew that the establishment of an airfield in Kunming was an inevitable choice, because it would be the starting point for covering the Yunnan-Burma Highway in the future, and also an opportunity to participate in the Southeast Asian battlefield in the future.
"You might suggest that Kunming also needs a large airport, which is better protected than Liuzhou. And if the paratrooper regiment is dispatched from there in the future, it will be able to devote itself to the work of defending the supply line more quickly. ”
Chennault pondered for a moment, feeling that what Zhang Sixing said made perfect sense.
"Well, as part of the outcome of our bet, I'll make this proposal to the government."
However, things in the world, the plan did not change quickly, because it didn't take long for Zhang Sixing to receive a new order, and he had a new goal.