Age of Rebirth

Wu Zhenjiang smiled happily and boldly. Ever since he received the task of providing air support for the attack on the Australian troops, he has been troubled by the problem of the take-off distance and stay time of combat aircraft.

The distance from the Chagos Islands Navy and Air Force Base of the Southern Aviation Group of the Air Force to the coastal line of South Australia is not too far, but it is definitely not close. The fighter plane with auxiliary fuel tanks can meet the needs of air combat in the general sense, and it may encounter special circumstances. , it is very disadvantageous.

For example, in the evening today, the air battle against the No.19 Air Force of the Japanese Army, if it had its own field airfield in South Australia, it would not have appeared, and it would have fought against more than 200 fighter jets of the Japanese Army with an escort fleet of less than 10 carrier-based fighter jets. , That kind of dangerous situation, there is only a 10-minute time difference between the second fighter echelon and the Adelaide airspace, what if it is enlarged to more than three [-] minutes?

Wu Zhenjiang didn't even dare to think that the carrier-based fighter group of the escort fleet in the direction of Adelaide would suffer heavy losses, not to mention annihilation of the entire army. In the end, it will even endanger the safety of the escort fleet on the sea. Those are two aircraft carriers. If they are really sunk by the No. 19 air force of the little devil, themselves. . . . . .

With both feet on the solid concrete of the airport runway, watching the fighter planes whizzing down beside him one after another, Wu Zhenjiang felt extremely at ease in his heart. His fleet finally had a place to stay in South Australia. I believe this is just the beginning, and there will be more field airports in the future.

Under the bright light, several figures walked over.Wu Zhenjiang went up to meet him. A young man in the uniform of the Japanese army's lieutenant commander took a closer look at the logo on his body.Standing at attention and saluting, he said loudly, "Report to the colonel, Major Zhu Guozhong, the leader of the fourth team of the Special Operations Detachment infiltrating into South Australia, is reporting to you. Now, this airport can be handed over to your troops!"

"Zhu Guozhong!" Wu Zhenjiang's heart moved in the telegram sent to him by the fleet chief of staff Xin Xiguo.I mentioned this special operations detachment officer named Zhu Guozhong, and it was he who commanded the Berri field airport that took down the little devil.Moreover, the airport is well preserved, without any damage, and can be put into use immediately.

"Wu Zhenjiang, Commander of the Eastern Indian Ocean Cruise Area of ​​the Southern Aviation Group of the Air Force. Salute to the special forces!" Wu Zhenjiang returned the salute.He said sincerely, "Thank you for giving me the plane, I found a foothold, but solved a big problem!"

"Hehehe!" Zhu Guozhong smiled softly, and replied: "Commander Wu is flattering, this is our task, and in addition, there are those prisoners of the little devils. They will also be handed over to your troops. We have other tasks. The troops are about to leave!"

Then the officers from the East Indian Ocean cruise area took over the command of the control tower. Wu Zhenjiang watched the figures of more than 50 special forces members disappear into the night, turned and walked into the command tower.

The first thing Wu Zhenjiang did was to issue an order to the Naval and Air Force Base of the Chagos Islands, "Order, the base will immediately use transport planes, which will be enough to support the ground support forces of four fighter regiments and two bomber regiments, as well as corresponding supplies." , transported overnight to Berry Airport in South Australia, we must ensure that Berry Airport will be put into use from tomorrow morning!"

Wu Zhenjiang's second telegram was sent to his immediate superior, Le Yiqin, the commander of the Southern Aviation Group, "Reporting the great news to the commander, our plane has a foothold in South Australia, little devil The Berry Airport of the No.19 Air Force is now our airport, and the Northern Aviation Group supports our ten fighter regiments, so it’s time for me to transfer five regiments, you promised!"

That night, the Berry Airport was full of hustle and bustle. The large transport planes from the Chagos Islands Naval and Air Force Base of the Southern Aviation Group of the Independent Division Aviation Group continued to land and take off, unloading batches of ground crew, supplies, fuel and ammunition. Then, So he took off and returned to make room for the next plane.

Le Yiqin, who received Wu Zhenjiang's telegram, laughed and cursed at He Zhijun, Chief of Staff and Chief of the Operations Department, "Wu Zhenjiang is shaking now, and he controls nearly a quarter of the operations of our Southern Aviation Group." The plane, even if I want soldiers, he is so beautiful!"

He Zhijun thought for a while and said, "Commander, what I'm thinking about is that the troops in the East Indian Ocean cruising area are now mainly providing air fire support for Deputy Division Commander Tang's troops attacking Australia. The air combat missions to be undertaken will also be heavy, and it is normal to add a few flying regiments!"

"And I think we should make a suggestion to the division commander that the combat order of the troops in the East Indian Ocean cruising area should be placed under the temporary command of the Sulu Mobile Corps of Deputy Division Commander Tang. I already have the intention of establishing my own family!"

Le Yiqin thought about it, and said cheerfully: "Success! Just do as you want, and report to the teacher. The Australian battlefield in the future is really an independent combat direction!"

The sky was getting brighter, and thanks to the efforts of the ground crew of the Chagos Islands Naval and Air Force Base, Berry Airport, which was completely damaged and very slightly damaged, has been put into use normally. Wu Zhenjiang, who has been busy for almost a whole night, is not sleepy at all. , with hands behind their backs, squinting and smiling in satisfaction in front of the fighter jets lined up.

A communications staff officer ran over, "Report to the commander, we have received an order from the flight group headquarters!"

Wu Zhenjiang was in high spirits. There must be a combat mission. He opened the telegram and saw that it contained something else. , From now on, it will be assigned to the combat order of the Sulu Mobile Corps, and the designation will be changed to the land-based aviation team of the Corps, with Wu Zhenjiang as the commander!"

"In addition, the division commander appointed Wu Zhenjiang at the same time as the deputy chief of staff of the Southern Aviation Group Command of the Air Force, who is fully responsible for all matters related to the Australian air battle!"

"I've been promoted! But what about the five fighter regiments I promised to give to me?" Wu Zhenjiang muttered dissatisfiedly, and the staff officer who sent the telegram couldn't stop laughing.

"What are you smirking at?" Wu Zhenjiang glared at the communications staff officer, and said, "Send a telegram to Deputy Commander Tang, our air team has completed all combat preparations at Berri Airport, and is ready for orders at any time!"

The staff officer finished recording and was about to leave when Major Li Kaizhi, commander of the reconnaissance battalion of the [-]st Brigade directly under the Corps, who was temporarily in charge of guarding Bailey Airport, ran over from a distance and shouted: "Commander Wu, I have a situation report!"

Wu Zhenjiang had a very good impression of the reconnaissance battalion commander who assisted the fourth infiltration team of the Special Operations Detachment and took down Berri Airport perfectly. Could it be that Brigadier Liu ordered you to withdraw? This is not acceptable, my guards haven’t arrived yet, and Berri Airport can’t use empty plans!”

"Wow!" Li Kaizhi shook his head and said, "It's not our brigade commander who came to order, but the little devils captured last night when we occupied Bailey Airport. Something went wrong! You are the supreme commander here. , let me ask for instructions on how to deal with it!"

"Huh?" Wu Zhenjiang didn't understand, "I said Battalion Commander Li, even if those little devils and prisoners are all dead, you don't have to be so anxious? If that's the case, we'll save trouble! Tell me, What the hell is going on?"

In the northeast corner of Berri Airport, an empty large warehouse has become a temporary cell for Japanese prisoners of war. More than 17 people, including Major General Noguchi, the commander of the No.300 Air Force of the Japanese Army, as well as Japanese ground crew and pilots, are detained here. .

This night, for Major General Noguchi, was hell-like torture and pain. Those Chinese soldiers didn't have time to take care of themselves, and they didn't torture and kill their subordinates.

Why am I so stupid, still have fantasies, foolishly waiting for my friend and classmate No.19 Air Force Commander General Ben Howard to land at Berri Airport.

As a result, so many Chinese soldiers came out of nowhere, and they solved a squadron of airport guards in an instant, and they themselves became captives of Chinese soldiers in a daze. It is better to completely destroy it and live with the airport than to be used by the damn Chinese aviation now!

For the whole night, Major General Noguchi lay at the door of the warehouse, his fists were bloodless, and through the crack of the door, he stared at the fighter jets of the Independent Division one after another, and then more The transport plane landed at his own airport, pain and regret, biting his heart like a poisonous snake.

After the sky became light, Major General Noguchi finally decided to fight to the death. He called all the Japanese prisoners together and said viciously: "Masters, we did not die on the spot, but we were captured by Chinese soldiers and lived temporarily. For the Great Japanese Empire For the samurai, it is a great shame in itself, and now, I have decided to create an opportunity to rush out of the warehouse, and then burn and blow up everything at Berri Airport!"

"Even if the jade is broken because of this, I don't hesitate. If I can pull these damn Chinese soldiers and pilots, as well as the Chinese combat aircraft on the airport, to smash the jade together, it will be more perfect. I don't know what you think?"

"Of course, I don't force it. Everything is voluntary. You have the right to refuse to carry out my order and save your own life. You can also report what I just said to the Chinese soldiers. I will never stop it!"

Having said that, these Japanese prisoners, especially the ground staff, saw Major General Noguchi's cannibalistic eyes, and knew that if they showed disapproval or shaken expressions, they would be eaten alive by these lunatics immediately.

Regardless of their motives, all the Japanese captives unconditionally obeyed Major General Noguchi's order, and a temporary riot started immediately.

(to be continued) (to be continued...)