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It is normal for Tang Qiuquan to have this idea. In the fierce sea-air battle, facing the swarming Japanese bombers and fighter jets, the fleet can only passively defend. To deal with the Japanese aircraft, the most effective weapon is the aircraft. , but after all his carrier-based aircraft were used up, his life as a fleet lieutenant commander was not much more valuable than that of an ordinary sailor, and he was also under the shroud of death. -< >-/
Le Yiqin was going crazy with anxiety. The fighter plane reached its maximum speed, but he still felt it was slow. As soon as the Southern Flying Group's fighter group landed at Myitkyina Airport, ground crews swarmed up and were busy refueling the plane and replenishing ammunition. Le Yiqin didn't even get off the plane. After simply dealing with a bite of lunch, he finished replenishing his supplies and flew into the sky again.
Not only him, but the pilots of the entire fleet were like this. Twenty minutes later, more than 800 fighter jets from the first and second echelons took off one after another, setting a record for the shortest landing and takeoff time in the Army. Myitkyina Field Airport The high efficiency is once again fully demonstrated.
Time, what Le Yiqin needs most is time. As soon as the aircraft fleet passed through the Mandalay airspace, he received a call from the division commander Tang Qiuli: "Le Yiqin, where is the aircraft fleet now?" In the earphones, the division commander's voice was still so steady. , calm and calm.
But Le Yiqin heard the weight of this sentence. I am afraid that the fleet carrier-based aircraft will soon be unable to withstand it. Otherwise, the division commander will never ask such a question at this time. This is not the habit and practice of the division commander.
Le Yiqin didn't even need to look at the flight chart. He was too familiar with this route. "Reporting to the division commander, our fleet has passed through the Mandalay airspace. In about 45 minutes, it will reach the Andaman Sea airspace." This is already It was the fastest speed. Le Yiqin didn't even delay for a minute. Tang Qiuli only said one word "fast" and then hung up.
After putting down the phone, Tang Qiuli sighed inaudibly. "Forty-five minutes, now, every minute that passes, the fleet is under greater pressure. The casualties of carrier-based aircraft will increase exponentially. Le Yiqin has done his best, what else can he say? Although Brother Qiuquan never sent a telegram, it was because he was worried." Despite this, Tang Qiuli could still imagine the brutality of the air battle.
The battlefield in Bangkok airspace. Gradually moving westward, approaching the airspace of the Andaman Sea, the battlefield that was originally divided into two places has become one. The Japanese division fleet and two carrier-based aircraft groups are desperately intercepting the Japanese bomber group, clashing left and right. The Japanese bombers were scattered and dodged, jumping up and down. Behind the carrier-based aircraft, the Japanese fighter jet was frantically chasing, and the scene was chaotic.
From the skies above Bangkok to the Andaman Sea, the Japanese division fleet has paid the price of being shot down 58 carrier-based aircraft, and the Japanese army has paid the price of being shot down 86 fighter jets and 47 bombers. In terms of overall losses, the Japanese Seventh Air Force suffered losses. Far more than the fleet carrier-based aircraft flight group.
"However, the loss of more than 80 fighter jets is only a slight scratch for Japan's Seventh Air Force, far from being a serious injury, but for a fleet of carrier-based aircraft with only two flight groups. They were already exhausted, and the battle damage rate had reached almost one-half. Almost one regiment had been lost. They were no match for the Japanese Seventh Air Force because of their attrition. This was also the main reason why the Japanese aircraft fleet did not retreat.
Tang Qiuquan looked at the small red dots on the radar screen. He had vaguely heard the roar of the engine in the sky. Finally, it came and said to Chief of Staff Xin Xiguo: "Sound the alarm, the fleet has entered air defense operations. "The shrill sirens echoed on the sea. All the warships in the fleet and the black muzzles of the anti-aircraft guns pointed to the sky, and all the gun sighting radars were turned on.
The first batch of Japanese bombers, about eighty or so, appeared in the sky to the east of the fleet. Qiuquan saw with his own eyes that more than a dozen carrier-based aircraft, ignoring the bullets flying from the Japanese fighter planes behind them, swooped over and dropped bombs on them. The Japanese bombers on the channel dispersed and shot down nine of them. Qiuquan also saw two of his carrier-based aircraft explode into a dazzling fireball in the blue sky under the bright sun.
The second batch of Japanese bombers appeared again. This time, no carrier-based aircraft came to intercept them. Seeing the Japanese bomber fleet on the sea, the Japanese bomber pilots, as if they were on fire, swarmed up. Suddenly, on the sea, Sparks burst out, and the cannons popped out of their barrels, roaring into the sky. A fierce sea and air battle broke out.
The fleet's anti-aircraft fire was very fierce, blowing up clouds of smoke in the blue sky. However, the number of Japanese bombers and fighter jets was too many. Coupled with the Japanese pilots who were already in a state of madness, one bomb after another , falling down with a scream, and water columns rising into the sky on the sea surface.
With a "boom", an aerial bomb fell on the front deck of the flagship "Canglang". Shrapnel flew horizontally, thick smoke billowed, and a fire ignited. With a "bang", a piece of shrapnel shatteredThe porthole was opened, with a metallic trembling sound, and it was wedged straight on the table in front of Qiuquan, irregular metal shrapnel, with edges as sharp as fangs.
Everyone in the fleet headquarters took a breath of air, it was so dangerous! The supreme commander of the fleet was almost hit by a piece of shrapnel. Qiuquan showed a contemptuous smile, reached out and pulled out the shrapnel that was still emitting scorching heat, and gently placed it on the table without looking at it again.
"Le Yiqin, Commander of the Southern Flying Group, called Commander Tang of the fleet. Our fighter group will arrive in the airspace where the fleet is located in six minutes. I can already visually see the air combat scene and will be ready to enter the battle immediately. Commander Tang, What instructions do you have?" Le Yiqin's call suddenly came from the sea and air contact radio station.
Qiuquan's body trembled imperceptibly. At this moment, Qiuquan had the urge to cry. Although he was old enough to shed tears, he had long since left him. His fighter jets have arrived, and the fleet is saved. My carrier-based aircraft can Preserving it so as not to lose everything, he suppressed his agitated mood. At this moment, he almost lost his composure.
After calming down, Qiuquan said: "Yiqin, on behalf of all the officers and soldiers of the ** Division Fleet, thank you. I don't have any instructions. I will leave the air combat to you!"
Le Yiqin laughed heartily and said: "Okay, Commander Tang, let your carrier-based aircraft return. The boys at Hainan Airlines are great. Say hello to the brothers for me. I will hand over the rest of the little devils." Give it to us, let these bastards see what a large fleet is!"
Then, he ordered, "Each regiment, pay attention and start attacking immediately. The first, second, and third regiments are responsible for dealing with the Japs' bombers. The other regiments, together with me, skinned the Japs fighter planes alive and surrounded them first. Don't let them run away!" More than 800 fighter jets from the Japanese Army were like a dark cloud, heading towards the Japanese fleet.
More than 800 fighter jets, full of vigor and murderous intent, entered the battlefield. Not only were the Japanese fighter jets that had been entangled by the Navy Division's carrier-based aircraft almost going berserk, they could not withstand it. Also, the terrible comparison of forces, The roles on the battlefield changed in an instant, and the Japanese pilots became timid. Now, they felt what Tang Yunfei felt. They were all Chinese fighter jets, front and rear, left and right.
The chase rolled, with nearly 1,450 aircraft, immediately magnifying the air battle scene countless times. The difference was that this time, the ones being chased in embarrassment were Japanese fighter jets. The main battlefield quickly moved eastward, away from the Japanese division fleet. Going far away, it would be a tragedy if the Japanese bombers could not escape. More than 200 fighter jets from three regiments surrounded the Japanese bombers and attacked them fiercely.
One after another, in front of the fleet officers and sailors, the Japanese bombers either exploded into a ball of fire in the sky, or fell into the sea with thick smoke. The entire fleet burst into cheers, and the sailors without combat missions all I ran to the deck and watched this one-sided aerial battle with great interest to relieve my hatred and anger.
Tang Qiuquan watched for a while and then issued an order: "Leave the remaining air combat to the Southern Flying Group, and the carrier-based aircraft will return immediately." The carrier-based aircraft that received the order to return landed one after another with numerous battle wounds. On the aircraft carrier, there were several carrier-based aircraft, with thick smoke on their fuselages, and they landed crookedly. If it weren't for the pilots' excellent flying skills, they would have been destined to plunge into the sea.
Qiuquan's hand holding the telescope was trembling slightly. He counted the landing carrier-based aircraft, one by one, and his heart trembled. In the telescope lens, there were no more carrier-based aircraft landing. Qiuquan still stared at it for a long time. Under the blue sky, I hope to see a few more planes under the sun, even if they are full of scars.
After a long time, Tang Qiuquan put down his telescope and said to Xin Xiguo, chief of staff of the fleet: "Xiguo, count the battle losses immediately." Although he roughly knew the amount of losses, he still couldn't be sure.
Xin Xiguo worked very efficiently. Twenty minutes later, he handed Tang Qiuquan a list, "In this air battle, a total of sixty-seven carrier-based aircraft of our fleet were shot down, fifty-one were injured, and fifty pilots were killed." Eight people, nine people are missing after parachuting," looking at a long list of dead and missing persons, among them was Tang Yunfei's name.
Qiuquan closed his eyes, and the muscles in his cheeks continued to tangle. Two of his carrier-based aircraft regiments were crippled, with more than 95% casualties. More than one regiment was shot down, and fifty-eight people were killed. , that is the backbone of the carrier-based air group, and with his three years of hard work, there is no doubt that the fleet suffered a big loss, not even a tragic victory.
At this cost, eighty-nine Japanese fighter jets and seventy-three bombers were shot down. The Japanese casualties and losses far exceeded their own. However, the price was too great. A total of fifty-eight pilots, carrier-based aircraft The loss can be replenished, but these living lives can never come back. More than three years of hard work can be said to be destroyed in one day. Qiuquan's heart hurts like a knife, and tears flow down the corners of his eyes. Flow down.
In the fleet headquarters, everyoneEveryone fell silent, feeling an uncontrollable sadness. November 20, 1940, was the saddest day and the day with the greatest losses since the formation of the Japanese division fleet.
(To be continued)-
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