Age of Rebirth

Chapter 640 Promotion, Money, Dinner

Liu Cuigang, deputy commander of the Air Force of the Independent Division, led a mixed formation of fighter jets and bombers. After raiding the Japanese Beiping Nanyuan Airport, he attacked the Tianjin Field Airport of the Japanese North China Air Force in one go. It was still the scene where the two bombers crashed into the Japanese fighter jets just now.

Grief is more than joy after victory. The two crews and eight comrades-in-arms who have been together day and night disappeared in a ball of fire in an instant. They were brought out with smiles and words, but they were not brought back. Liu Cuigang's fighter plane has already been operated They were not very flexible, and the fuselage was injured in many places. When they entered the territory of Shandong, they encountered the second echelon fighters who came to respond to the Japanese bomber fleet.

For the pilots of this echelon, today's air battle was extremely enjoyable. The Japanese bombers, who were unable to fight back, were chased and beaten all over the sky like ducks. It was a sea of ​​flames, and there was no way to land. When they flew to Jinzhou Airport outside the customs, they ran out of fuel.

After the fleet mixed formation, they returned together and landed at Jinan Airport. Le Yiqin had returned earlier and was waiting on the runway. The eight fighters he led attracted more than 100 Japanese fighters far to the northern Shanxi area. The mad dog-like Japanese fighter jets suddenly stopped their pursuit and turned back one after another. [

Le Yiqin looked at the fuel gauge and was amused. I dare say that the little devil’s plane has insufficient fuel. If he is in a hurry to go back, why be polite? Le Yiqin shouted loudly: "Brothers, it's time for us to talk!" There was an extremely beautiful flip in the air, the fuselage turned upside down, and the direction made a 180-degree turn. The scene was reversed. More than 100 Japanese fighter jets were kicked out by eight Chinese Air Force fighter jets.

Le Yiqin and the others were not in a hurry. They caught the lagging Japanese fighter jets and beat them up. The Japanese fighter jets simply wanted to fight, so they left a brigade of [-] fighter jets to block the Le Yiqin crew. This was sent to their lips. Fat meat, don't need to fire, it won't take long for the little devil's plane to fall by itself because it runs out of fuel.

Knowing that there are such a large number of Japanese pilots who love to play Bushido, Le Yiqin reminded his crew pilots to entangle and wear them down, so as to prevent counterattacks when they are dying. My own sacrifice was in exchange for the safe return of most of the aircraft of the dispatched army air force. When I was left behind, I had already reported my determination to die. To be able to bloom a firework in the blue sky for His Majesty the Emperor is also a great achievement for the Yamato nation. Glory to the samurai!

Seeing that the pointer of the fuel gauge was already pointing to the red warning area, even without the entanglement of the Chinese plane, it would be impossible to fly back to Peiping. The Japanese commander who led the team shouted wildly: "Long live His Majesty the Emperor!" It was as if he had received some kind of signal , the Japanese fighter jets formed up in two planes and rammed the eight planes of Le Yiqin's crew head-on.

Le Yiqin was taken aback, the little devil was ruthless, and he was going to risk his life. At this time, there was no need to accompany these dying guys to be buried. When the nose was pulled, two Japanese fighter jets passed under the fuselage like shooting stars, and then Like a lump of lead, it dived straight towards the ground, two groups of orange flames exploded, and there were two more piles of scrap iron in a deep mountain and old forest somewhere in northern Shanxi.

Not all pilots are as vigilant as Le Yiqin, and in the blink of an eye, three fighter jets from the Air Force of the Independent Division were hit by a suicide attack by Japanese fighter pilots, and several bursts of flames burst into the air. Two pilots parachuted in time, and only one fighter was blown into pieces in the air. The Japanese fighter that did not hit the target plunged headlong into the ground. The fuel was exhausted, and it was impossible to change the flying posture.

The air returned to calm, and two white umbrella flowers bloomed in the sky. Le Yiqin watched the parachute float to the ground, and heaved a sigh of relief. The landing site was not within the control of the Japanese army. Without the shadow of a large group of Japanese aircraft, sixteen Japanese fighter pilots saved their lives from the annihilation of the Air Force of the North China Dispatch Army of the Communist Party of China.

Le Yiqin has been notified by Jinan Airport that the Japanese airfields in Beiping and Tianjin have all been destroyed by Liu Cuigang's fleet. Based on his knowledge of "Zero" fighter jets, which Japanese fighter jets escaped can fly to Jinzhou Airport outside the pass Yes, there are very few, and even many Japanese fighter jets will crash because of lack of fuel before flying to Peiping. Those who are lucky enough to survive are those who are not completely crazy.

Imagining the Japanese fighter jets falling down like dumplings, the joy of victory in Le Yiqin's heart surpassed the grief of the sacrifice of his comrades. Destroyed the Japanese air force in North China. At this time, he didn't know Liu Cuigang's fleet, and also lost two bombers and eight crew members.

Tang Qiuli counted the planes that landed one after the other. He knew exactly how many family members the air force had. When the last plane landed, his heart skipped a beat. Le Yiqin lost three fighter jets and sacrificed one Pilot, this is within the range of his heart. After all, there are fewer enemies and more enemies. It is very good to be able to come back with five planes. More than 100 Japanese fighter jets, timid people tremble when they think about it.

But Liu Cuigang’s loss should not have happened. The bombing of Beiping Nanyuan Airport should have ended in a complete victory, and the bombing of Tianjin Airport would be a risky act in itself. Tang Qiuli felt weak for a while, and couldn't bear to blame him.

Stopping Liu Cuigang's request for punishment, Tang Qiuli just patted him on the shoulder, shook his head lightly, and didn't say a word. In the evening, at the battle review meeting, he found out that Liu Cuigang had lost two bombers and sacrificed eight soldiers. What a glorious result at the expense of the crew members.

This battle fundamentally solved the Japanese North China Air Force that Okamura Ningji had painstakingly reorganized. The effect and influence were no less than that of Gao Zhihang and the others. Half of the air power of the Japanese army is still left, and the air force of the independent division is still facing a huge monster. The results and influence of this battle far exceed the battle itself. time, it is impossible to recover.

For military officers like Liu Cuigang and Le Yiqin who disregarded their own safety and looked at the overall situation, what else could they blame and demand?In fact, the entire aviation team, because of their own loss, has greatly diluted the joy after victory, covering this layer of faint sadness, and the pilots are not in high spirits, he is keenly aware of this.

Tang Qiuli stood up and announced: "The aviation team's results this time are extremely brilliant. All the pilots who participated in the battle are doing well! I am proud of you!" After saying these few words, all the pilots were in high spirits Zhen, "Next, I will announce the commendation order of the independent division to the entire aviation team!" This is his temporary idea, and only in this way can everyone's fighting spirit and courage be inspired.

"All the personnel of the Air Force of the Independent Division will be rewarded in the Yellow River Basin theater. All personnel will be promoted to a higher rank, and the air team will be rewarded with 10 yuan. The soldiers who died in battle will receive a pension of 3000 yuan per person!" Surprised exclamations, the aviation team was originally a high-subsidy unit in the establishment of the independent division. It was also a lieutenant rank, and the monthly subsidy was more than half of that of other troops.

Moreover, the teacher is talking about the whole staff, including the ground crew, that is to say, all the people in the aviation team have been promoted to a higher level, and they are generous, especially Le Yiqin and Liu Cuigang, who are overjoyed and have another star on their shoulders , but it is the colonel, one step closer to the unattainable dream of a general. Looking at the entire winged unit of the National Guard, there are several air force colonels, including Gao Zhihang, the well-known destroyer commander of the General Aviation Administration. , that is, the rank of colonel.

In fact, when Le Yiqin and Liu Cui first came to Dingbian, they were only captains. In less than a year, Tang Qiuli was promoted to their ranks twice, from captain to lieutenant colonel. Today is the third time. The colonel can already touch the general's side. Besides, in the independent division air force, the colonel's salary is as much as that of the major general of the infantry unit. Of course, the two of them are not because of money, but who is there? Afraid of too much money biting your hand?

After several years of experience, Tang Qiuli has become more insightful into human nature and sophisticated. He has also consciously implemented a bonus system in the army. Only with good remuneration can talent be retained. This is a common truth. It is only a spiritual reward. It is not enough to win people's hearts, but both material and spirit are needed. There is a saying by a great man that "both material and spiritual hands must be hard." That's how he started to do it, and the effect is amazing. [

After rewarding Dayang and being promoted to an official position, there is spiritual encouragement. Seeing the pilots discussing excitedly below, Tang Qiuli's eyes are full of the meaning of an old fox, "Tonight, the pilots in Jinan City Huiquanlou, I want to hold a celebration banquet for all the heroes of the aviation team to celebrate today's great victory!"

There were cheers from below. If it wasn't for the huge difference in rank, these pilots could lift Tang Qiuli up and get the affirmation of the results of the battle from the division commander they admired. It would be an honor. All independent divisions have that enjoyment To such an honor?

Jinan Huiquan Building, Tang Qiuli's private room, the huge notice board at the door reads "Vice Chairman Tang's private room, congratulations to the parachutist for defeating the *** Air Force!" Several gold-plated characters, the soldiers of the passing army, envious, I was secretly ruthless. Whenever I did a beautiful job, I would ask the division commander to book a meal to celebrate. It was too greedy. Therefore, the independent division also formed an unwritten rule. Leaving guests to eat and celebrate, also set off an upsurge of all units of the Independent Division competing for meritorious service, which he did not expect.

(To be continued)