At 6 a.m. on April 17, 1942, the last operational briefing before leaving officially ended, and there was still an hour before the scheduled departure time of the 1st and 3rd Air Force Divisions.

At this time, the sky is cloudless, the breeze is refreshing, and this airspace environment with a good view is simply an excellent assist from God.

When Fang Ziyi arrived at his own tarmac in the car, the crew members under his command were already ready.

Everyone wore special flight jackets that were strong enough to cope with the low temperatures, and equipment such as helmets, goggles, gloves, self-defense weapons and parachutes were placed in designated areas.

Since this was the first time that the comrades had carried out a strategic bombing mission, this caused them to be more or less nervous.

There is no way, even if the staff has planned the route and operation details in advance, and even the emergency plan has been made several versions, it is still very dangerous to bomb the devil's homeland.

Nervousness, that's human nature, it's inevitable.

Fortunately, Fang Ziyi was a mature and experienced commander, he had long anticipated the scene in front of him, and he had also thought of a specific solution.

In order to relieve the pressure of the crowd, the ace took out a crumpled book from his pocket, and then said to the warriors with a smile:

"The pilots over there with Ying and Chouguo will bring their lucky objects with them before each mission. However, our Eighth Route Army is all materialists, and we don't engage in that kind of idealistic thing. ”

"The book I have in my hand is the genealogy of our family. After the air battle of Nakajo Mountain, the elders of the family have opened a single page for me. ”

As soon as these words came out, the eyes of all the soldiers present suddenly became hot. In particular, the nervousness and uneasiness in the hearts of the two local comrades in Shandong disappeared without a trace in an instant.

That's a family tree!

What good guy can resist the temptation of a single page?

Although his solution had already worked, Fang Ziyi still decided to add another fire to everyone, so as to completely ignite the fighting spirit and passion in the hearts of his comrades.

"Not only the genealogy, but also the county annals of our county have opened a single page for me. As a man, as a soldier, I can now say that I have reached the pinnacle of my life. ”

"By the way, I also have an inside message, which Director Huang told me by telegram the day before yesterday."

"When our strategic bombing operation is successfully completed, a memorial hall will be set up in the Jiaodong area at the headquarters to record the heroic deeds of our air force."

"As long as you perform well on the battlefield, for example, if you hit a key target, that area will open a separate showcase for you."

After speaking, the tarmac was completely boiling, and even the ground crew who were on standby on the side became dry.

All the fighters had only one thought in their hearts, and that was to throw all the bombs and napalm in the magazines on the heads of the enemy, and burn all the sins with monstrous fire.

"Squadron, when are we leaving? I can't wait! ”

"Haha, don't worry, and"

Just as Fang Ziyi was about to answer the question, a noise of radio suddenly sounded over the airport.

To be a bomber pilot or crew member, everyone's eyesight is naturally very good. Following the source of the sound, they saw a man dressed in black leather.

Under the illumination of the lights at the scene, this person's face was resolute and cold, and his body exuded a momentum of not being angry and self-assured.

Facing the goals of curiosity and exploration, 103 raised the microphone in his hand and said:

"Comrades, I'm LYL, and everyone must know me."

"Today! It's a good day! It is also the day that the people of the whole country have been waiting for many years! I am honored to be here to represent the border area and the headquarters to practice for you! “

"Since the outbreak of the all-out war of resistance, I have dreamed countless times that I led my troops to the enemy's homeland, and personally made those damned Japanese brutes experience what despair is."

"I've been waiting for five years, and this opportunity has finally come!"

The voice of 103 carried an inspiring power, and the few words just now were like beating war drums, which instantly made the blood of all the officers and soldiers present boil.

His eyes looked around, and then he took a deep breath and ordered loudly, "All of them!" Boarding! Let's go! ”

"Let's set Tokyo on fire! Blood debt and blood repayment! ”

As soon as these words came out, the atmosphere in the airport instantly reached its peak, and the soldiers responded with a loud roar in unison:

"Ignite Tokyo! Blood debt and blood repayment! ”

"Ignite Tokyo! Blood debt and blood repayment! ”

"Ignite Tokyo! Blood debt and blood repayment! ”

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After the mobilization meeting, the members of the various crews conducted a final visual inspection, and then boarded the new four-engine heavy bomber fighter one after another.

That's right, in this strategic bombing operation, the fighters piloted by the comrades are none other than the famous anti-fascist hammer: Lancaster!

Unlike the earlier MK.1, which was currently used by the RAF, the Lancaster was produced in small quantities after the war.

As a high-quality equipment produced by military factories in the system, this four-engine heavy bomber can reach a maximum range of 4,388 kilometers as long as it is paired with 150 divine oil, which is also produced by the system.

As for the bombs?

Lancaster's main focus is a large tube, which is simple and crude, and it can carry a mix and match of 11 tons of various types of aerial bombs in a single mission.

The bomb load of this level was absolutely unnatural at the beginning of 1942. The B17 that the ugly country is now equipped with has to knock one and then go, and the three poor people in the axis are drooling with direct envy.

As long as it is sent, the soldiers can definitely set up a barbecue stand in Tokyo, so that the local people of the book can feel the warmth that they have not seen for a long time, and this is where 103 dares to say that it will turn a million leaflets into a thousand tons of bombs.

However, the Lancaster of the Eighth Route Army Air Force also has shortcomings, its self-defense firepower is really weak,

Compared to the hedgehog-like flying fortresses, these strategic bombers were equipped with only six ancestral 7.7mm Brownings and two 12.7mm old godmothers.

The most lethal thing is that the Lancaster has no firing position at all in the belly, let alone a spherical turret.

Fortunately, when carrying out strategic bombing missions, the twin-engine heavy fighters of the 1st Air Force Division will escort the entire process, and a weaker self-defense firepower will not have a too serious impact.

Want to stop the terrifying strategic bombardment of the eighth master? You don't have this strength at all.,When will the energy produce shock electricity and touch the porcelain again!

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When all the members boarded the plane, the sky was already white. Fang Ziyi looked at the Lancaster bombers of the other formations through the window, and then said to the co-pilot on the side:

"Prepare a checklist."

After speaking, the two checked the fuel transfer valve, intercooler, gyroscope, intake fairing, throttle, main power switch, booster pump and fuel volume.

At the same time, the rest of the members were not idle.

The radio operator and the tower determined the call sign and frequency, while the navigator, bombardier, and self-defense machine gunner also completed their respective reports.

"Start Engine One!"

With Fang Ziyi's order, the piston engine on the inside of the right wing ran first, and it drove the propeller to start rotating slowly and quickly.

"The fuel pressure and oil pressure are normal!"

After making sure that there were no mechanical failures, the remaining three engines were started one after another, and the Lancaster bomber slowly taxied into the field.

This scene was clearly seen by the 103 on the command tower. He hurriedly put down the telescope in his hand and commanded the soldiers waiting by his side:

"Quick! Give them a release signal! ”

"Whew!"

Seeing the green flare soaring into the air, Fang Ziyi released the brakes and instead rushed towards the end of the runway with the maximum throttle.

For a time, the roar of the four engines was deafening.

After the pilot plane successfully lifted off, the high-level group and the low-level team followed, and the entire formation completed the sortie at an interval of two minutes.

In just half an hour, twenty-eight Lancasters vanished into the night sky.

All the fighters flew all the way to the east, according to the predetermined course and route, to the assembly point over the Bohai Sea.

Over there, there will be bomber formations from several other airfields waiting for them.

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In fact, completing the assembly in the sky in the Jiaodong area is almost the most dangerous part of the entire mission. After all, it was a hundred heavy bombers loaded with bombs and fuel, and if they collided, they would inevitably be destroyed and killed.

Fortunately, the comrades have radios, and they can communicate in real time during the flight.

Coupled with the guidance of the ground radar station and the cloudless weather, everyone was able to complete the assembly without danger.

When the entire formation began to climb in height, Fang Ziyi's voice reached the ears of every soldier through the communication system in the plane.

"The pilot called out to the crew members, who were currently at an altitude of 3,000 meters, and all of them were wearing oxygen masks. Watch your saliva and don't let it turn into ice cubes to block the oxygen holes. ”

"The current temperature is minus 30 degrees, don't hold the machine gun with your bare hands, your hands will be glued. Keep the communication in the cabin smooth, and report to me in time if you find anything. ”

"Three and a half hours later, we're over the target!" (End of chapter)