Age of Rebirth

Chapter 830 Victory

The reinforcement fleet led by Liu Cuigang, the deputy commander of the Air Force of the Independent Division, rushed to the battle airspace of the Pacific Ocean, and the mixed naval and land-based fleet of the Japanese Navy, which had been fighting for more than an hour, had lost its offensive sharpness and attacked the fleeing Soviet Union. The bombers and dive torpedo bombers of the Pacific Fleet were again ambushed by the carrier-based fleet.

The anti-aircraft firepower of the surface ships of the Pacific Fleet was very fierce. The Japanese bomber fleet was almost wiped out, and the fighter fleet could not gain the upper hand. The commander of the formation, Rear Admiral Yufu Oshima, was killed. The commander of the Japanese army, who took over the command of the formation, gave the order to retreat, but was entangled by the Yellow River formation commanded by Le Yiqin, meaning that he could not escape.

One side wants to leave, but the other side is holding on tightly. In terms of momentum, the Japanese mixed aircraft fleet lost a bit. The more the Japanese pilots fought, the more frightened they became.

The reinforcement fleet led by Liu Cuigang arrived, and more than 600 fighter jets were in a dense mass, pressing towards the Japanese fleet, and the worries of the Japanese pilots became a reality. [

The cutting-edge division has an absolute advantage in numbers against the exhausted Japanese fleet. There is almost no suspense in this air battle. When the Chinese reinforcement fleet appeared in sight, the Japanese pilots already had the idea of ​​retreating quickly. , it is more decent to say that it is retreat, and escape is the most appropriate description.

From the very beginning, Liu Cui planned to use these Japanese aircraft as dumpling stuffing. The reinforcement fleet was divided into two groups to outflank, and all the Japanese aircraft were encircled in the middle at once. It was another scuffle, and the independent division pilots who had an absolute advantage in numbers Fearing that the little devil's plane would be shot down by his companions, and he would not be able to make any money, three or five fighter jets rushed to fight a Japanese fighter jet.

The battle between the two armies was all about arrogance. Although there were many novices among the pilots of the Independent Division who had only 200 hours of flying time, they were so courageous that they drove the veteran Japanese pilots with more than 1000 hours of flying time to the ground. Relying on this superb flying technique, he finally didn't get shot.

There are too many Chinese planes. The Japanese pilots feel like they are a wolf among the tigers. There are guns chasing their butts everywhere. The Japanese planes groan and fall to the ground. The fighter jets of the Independent Division hit and turned into a puff of smoke in the air.

The aircraft group of the Independent Normal University fought happily and happily, and some were not very happy. The aircraft group led by Liu Cuigang arrived, and the escort aircraft group had been fighting with hundreds of Japanese aircraft for a long time. It was time to stay in the air. Commander Le Yiqin gave the order to return, and looked at the fuel gauge, the pilots had no choice but to withdraw from the battle group in dismay.

Those who participated in the escorting fleet were all experienced veteran pilots, and while quitting, they complained: "Commander, look at you, Deputy Commander Liu and the others have played so much fun, we can fight for another ten minutes, let's go!" It's too late." "Captain, take a look. He's a novice at first glance. Why are you hesitating? Fire it! If it's me, I can knock down that little devil's plane with one shot."

"Don't say anything, the little devil's fleet is already a persimmon that we have squeezed softly, and these novices are here to pick up a bargain," Le Yiqin listened to these boys who hadn't played well, and kept going. He complained, angry and funny, and then thought of Tang Yunfei, this young man, he watched him grow up, and he made a lot of troubles on weekdays, and his affection for Tang Yunfei surpassed other new pilots.

It's not because of the teacher, but because of this young man's talent and tenacity, Le Yiqin admired it very much, felt a pain in his heart, and said, "Okay, didn't you enjoy the fight? I'll contact the deputy commander and let you Then turn around and join the war? The one said that his plane can fly in the sky without burning oil, and I will keep it safe and not obstruct it, so I will approve it immediately, is there anyone going?"

"Fortunately, you are all old pilots, you know you have a good time, and you don't know how to give novices a chance to practice. After you go back, you write a battle summary, at least [-] words. Don't fool me with half a piece of paper. Do you hear that?" The returning pilots agreed in unison, groaning inwardly, the commander is dark enough, two thousand words?I'm dying.

The red sun was sinking to the west, and the glow of the sky reflected the sea water like turbulent clouds. After several hours of fierce battles in the air and on the sea, the land-based aviation of the *** Navy was finished, except for a dozen or so lucky or experienced aircraft. In addition to the old fried dough sticks flying away, more than 290 Japanese aircraft were shot down, or turned into fireworks in the sky, and the Japanese bombing formation was wiped out.

In this campaign, the Air Force of the Independent Division cooperated with the fleet's sea and air forces to kill more than 27 Japanese aircraft at the cost of shooting down 36 fighter jets and injuring [-] aircraft, and achieved a complete victory. As for the fleet, one frigate was sunk, Four ships of other types were damaged, and two aircraft carriers were unscathed.

38 Soviet sailors were killed in battle, 11 were killed in the special operations detachment of the Independent Division, and more than [-] people in the fleet were injured. The loss of the carrier-based aircraft was directly related to Le Yiqin's failure to let them participate in the air battle with the Japanese fighter group. It was also Le Yiqin who deliberately protected these Soviet carrier-based aircraft pilots.

At the end of a thrilling war, the Chinese pilots' fighting will and flying skills left a deep impression on these Soviet sailors. They couldn't imagine that the Chinese would have so many planes and so many brave fighters For a skilled pilot, the little things in his heart that he considers to be capital disappear quietly, and what is left is the natural expectation and yearning for the place that is about to arrive.

The fleet has all returned, and the carrier-based aircraft have also landed on the deck. Since then, there has been no threat from the sky. Looking at the sunset like egg yolk, Tang Qiuquan easily ordered: "The fleet will speed up immediately and pass through the Korean Strait tonight." The smoke of gunpowder has been left behind, and night has fallen over the sea.

Qiu Quan returned to the command cabin and said to the radio operator: "Send the report, the division headquarters, our fleet is in the southern sea area of ​​​​****** Hainan, and there was a fierce battle with the land-based aviation of the ** Navy. As the main force of the air battle, the Japanese naval air force is completely wiped out, and it is now sailing to the Korean Strait. The losses of our fleet, that is, the casualties are as follows..."

Watching the operator finish sending the telegram, Qiu Quan was silent for a while. The routine procedure had been completed. Next, it was time to tell Xiao Qiu another matter. Qiu Li sent a report.

"Xiaoqiu, let me tell you a piece of news. This kid Yunfei was very brave in today's air battle. According to his judgment, the Japanese plane he shot down is likely to be the supreme commander of the Japanese air combat formation that attacked our fleet this time." However, after shooting down the Japanese plane, Yunfei's plane was unfortunately hit by a Japanese plane. After parachuting, he was strafed by Japanese fighter jets and fell into the sea. Now his whereabouts are unknown. I have arranged ships to search and rescue. So far no news has come."

"The sea is the traditional control area of ​​the *** navy. After Yunfei fell into the water, any other situation may happen. If there is no news of Yunfei before nine o'clock tomorrow morning, the child may have died. Xiaoqiu, don’t tell the Fifth Uncle and Fifth Aunt in Dingbian about this beforehand, so as not to worry them, tomorrow, I will send carrier-based aircraft to expand the search area, hoping to find something.”

This is a telegram similar to a letter from home. Qiuquan does not want to pass through anyone's hands. On the recipient, the words "transferred to the teacher's personal letter" are also specially marked. Qiuquan is a few years older than Tang Qiuli Because of age and personality, the Tang family's nephews and nephews are not usually close to each other. In Qiu Quan's eyes, they are all children. [

But Xiaoqiu is different, he is only a few years behind Yunfei, and has a lot of contacts in daily life. Qiuquan knows that the relationship between Tang Qiuli and Tang Yunfei is not only between uncles and nephews, but also between good friends Xiaoqiu will be very sad if something happens to Yunfei.

After sending the telegram, Qiuquan is still sitting there like a sculpture, the waves of the sea, during the sailing of the warship, arouse pieces of broken water splashes, huge and monotonous, looking out from the side, one by one flickers The stars, bright and jewel-like, inlaid in the velvety dark night, deep and distant, Qiu Quan's gaze has not moved for a long time.

Until the combat staff officer walked in and interrupted his contemplation, the staff officer said softly: "Report to the detachment leader, we are approaching the Korean Strait, and we will pass Tsushima Island in two hours, Captain Margot Loves Colonel Ki invites you to go over and discuss the way for the fleet to pass through the Tsushima Strait."

The only channel in and out of the southern tip of Taiwan, the Korean Strait, is divided into two by Tsushima Island. Tsushima Island is like a gate bolt, stretching across the waterway. This island is not far from Jeju Island at the southern tip of the Korean Peninsula. *** The Iki Island at the northern end of the mainland Kyushu Island faces each other across the sea, known as the Tsushima Strait, and its geographical location is very important.

On the channel of the strait, there are reefs and rocks hidden under the water. The seemingly calm sea surface hides murderous intentions everywhere. If there is no lighthouse for night navigation, the danger of warships running aground is very high, especially the two aircraft carriers, which are large in tonnage and deep in water. With a little carelessness, it is possible for the fleet to be blocked on the Tsushima channel.

According to the information collected by the Intelligence Department of the Independent Division, there are about two squadrons of Japanese marines stationed on the island, with navigation lighthouses, aviation instruction towers, and a small Japanese naval fleet. One destroyer, three torpedo boats, and two mine-laying boats. If these military personnel are added, the Japanese Navy's strength on Tsushima Island is about [-] people.

These are all potential dangers. Unless Tsushima Island is occupied and all facilities on the island are controlled, it is very dangerous for the fleet to pass through the Tsushima Strait at night.

The fleet commander, Colonel Magotlovsky, was uncertain about paying attention, so he went to invite Qiu Quan. In fact, according to his thinking, it is safest for the fleet to pass through the Tsushima Strait after dawn.

(To be continued)