As the Japanese flying force left the Licheng airspace after suffering heavy losses, the Eighth Route Army's aviation force secretly dispatched and successfully attacked the large Japanese military airport in Shanghai.
The air battle in Licheng seemed to have ended in a hurry.
The so-called layman sees the excitement, while the expert sees the door.
In fact, the battle against the Japanese flying troops in Licheng included many exciting and thrilling battles.
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In the sky above Licheng, the Eighth Route Army's air defense troops and the Japanese flying troops were fighting fiercely.
The Eighth Route Army's Electric Exploration Command Center outside the city was equally busy.
Commander He of the 120th Division, Commander-in-Chief of the 35th Army and Chief of Staff Chen, as well as the air defense commander from Yan'an, and the deputy commander-in-chief of the Eighth Route Army also came here secretly to watch the battle from a distance.
The group even went to the communications office to wait for the arrival of the Eighth Route Army fighter jet formation to access radio communications, listen to the pilots' communications, and see who would set the record first, marking the Eighth Route Army Air Force's first air battle and shooting down the first Japanese plane.
Who was the first ace pilot of the Eighth Route Army to shoot down more than five Japanese fighter jets?
The big leader held a cigarette between his arms and his eyes were bright. He decided to personally award commemorative trophies to the first pilot who shot down an enemy plane and the first ace pilot, and notified the entire army of their praise.
The two sides fought fiercely to the point of excitement.
The sparks from the cigarette butt had almost burned to the filter, and the boss didn't even notice it. It wasn't until he felt a burning pain on his fingertips that he remembered that he still had a cigarette in his hand!
Mr. Lin Weiquan, the front-line commander of the Eighth Route Army in the city, watched the Japanese conduct exploratory air raids from 7 a.m. to around 10 a.m., gradually investing in air power, which was a bit of a tactic to paralyze the Eighth Route Army's air defense forces.
He felt more and more that the Japanese had a conspiracy.
It is estimated that the main force of the Japanese North China Air Force will launch a full-scale air attack before noon to cover the arrival of the main force of the Central China Air Force.
The weather was hot and the sun was shining brightly at noon. If the troops who had fought hard all morning faced this wave of all-out air strikes and then faced another wave of higher-intensity air strikes, they would probably collapse.
He immediately told Commander Wang, Commander Xu, and Shen Quan next to him: "Captain Wang, you command the material transfer troops to immediately prepare ammunition for the backup fortifications and prepare to evacuate the exposed temporary air defense positions and air defenses without permanent bunkers. Position, as long as this wave of air attacks ends before noon, retreat immediately.
Commander Xu, you should immediately arrange fire-fighting troops and stock up fire-fighting supplies. There is no need to put out fires in areas of little value. Just do your best to protect the fires around the permanent air defense positions and air defense towers.
In addition, Shi Dahu was notified to be prepared. During the air raid, the Japanese planned to detonate some material warehouses and original military facilities of the Japanese. After the next wave of the Central China Air Force of the Japanese arrived, during the air raid, all facilities and old air defense facilities in the city would be detonated. position to lower the vigilance of the last wave of Japanese air force that may appear in the afternoon.
Commander Shen, withstood this wave of Japanese all-out air attacks, raised the flag of death, and asked all artillery positions to prepare for full fire. The largest Japanese Central China Air Force was ready to come, so don't hold back.
After the two fiercest battles of the Japanese at noon, all damaged air defense positions were abandoned, leaving only the strongest air defense towers and long-range anti-aircraft artillery permanent fortifications in the city, and all other troops withdrew from the city.
There are also firefighting teams who no longer leave their bunkers to put out fires except using pre-prepared long-range fire-fighting nozzles.
Also, notify the headquarters of the frontline detachment leader Kong to pay attention to the air situation around Licheng, and all air defense lookout posts, air search radars, and air listening units are on high alert. "
Licheng Frontline Air Defense Command.
After learning that Mr. Lin quickly adjusted his response, Kong Jie also felt a little emotional. He was indeed an old man who had been playing with cannons all his life.
This is not only powerful in ground artillery combat, but also unambiguous in air combat.
The Japanese's wishful thinking was very good.
"After two all-out air strikes, no matter how effective they were, the Eighth Route Army went through a whole day of air strikes. Under high-intensity combat from morning to afternoon, we never imagined that there would be another wave of carpet-like high-altitude air strikes in our empire!
This wave of air raids arrived in the evening and returned immediately after the air raid. Even if the Eighth Route Army's secret air force came out to fight, it would be dark after my escort flight team struggled for a while.
It doesn’t take long for our empire’s fighter jets to leave the battlefield at high altitude and at high speed.
The more anti-aircraft teams the Eighth Route Army sets up during the day, the more effective the empire's evening air raids will be.
The whole city was burned into a sea of flames. With so many anti-aircraft weapons on the 8th Route, how could it be possible to move them away in a short time? "
The commander of the Japanese aviation force who formulated the plan was full of confidence.
But he didn't expect it after all.
There are also people in the Eighth Route Army who are proficient in air combat, like Mr. Lin Weiquan and Commander Wu of the Artillery Regiment.
Mr. Lin said: "Although we are on the ground, the air combat troops must take the initiative and not be passively beaten.
The mobile anti-aircraft artillery unit can cooperate with the anti-aircraft artillery unit outside the city to lurk around Licheng, giving the Japanese air forces coming from four directions a surprise and disrupting their steps! "
Captain Wang had really enjoyed the fight and didn't want to retreat yet. He said to Mr. Lin with excitement: "Old man, the soldiers have been fighting hard all morning. Now their enthusiasm and morale are high. After this wave of Japanese North China Air Force all-out air raids, we I have the confidence to fight hard and continue to face the main force of the Japanese Air Force in Central China that has arrived!"
There are not a few Eighth Route Army commanders who hold this idea.
These commanders are not afraid of death. What they are most afraid of is fighting a useless battle. What they are most afraid of is that the battle is not enjoyable enough.
If it were anyone else, he might not be able to convince Captain Wang.
After all, this is a tough guy nicknamed Crazy King. Even if Li Yunlong comes in front of him, he has to call him Big Brother!
Mr. Lin said earnestly, "Xiao Wang, look at these soldiers on the artillery positions. After fighting all morning, they are all gray and dry, and their mouths are dry.
How much physical strength do they still have under such high-intensity air combat?
Letting soldiers drag their tired bodies into battle is not what a good commander should do. "
Captain Wang was silent.
Mr. Lin pointed to some soldiers and introduced: "These soldiers are all air defense students from various field armies and base areas. You have also seen the combat situation this morning. They are very brave and learn quickly, but there is a limit. You cannot People are exhausted!
The next battle may be even more brutal, which requires our elite air defense troops to recharge their batteries. "
"Platoon leader Zhao Weiguo, come here!" Mr. Lin shouted.
"Zhao Weiguo reports to the commander!"
Mr. Lin asked: "Tell Commander Wang, can you still continue to fight?"
Zhao Weiguo said: "Report to the commander, our 76th anti-aircraft artillery platoon can continue to fight and ensure the completion of the mission!"
Mr. Lin said: "Then answer me, with your current physical condition, how many rounds of artillery shells can you load in one minute, how many turns of the steering wheel can you turn? How many boxes of artillery shells can you carry? Is it already worse than when you were in your peak physical condition? A lot?"
Zhao Weiguo: "I..."
Mr. Lin said: "A general must assess the situation and do what he does and what he does not do. You must not take any chances. The Japanese are not just fools. They are far more cunning than we think.
We must always ensure that our soldiers are physically fit and in the best condition to face the fiercest Japanese attack.
Otherwise, you will really fall into the enemy's trick! "
Commander Wang was convinced and said, "Old man, don't say anything anymore. Just go back to the air raid shelter and command us. We will implement all orders immediately."
Mr. Lin said: "There is no need to go back to the headquarters. Raise the flag of death. This air defense tower is my command position!
When Marshal Yuan was training his troops, he said that the soldiers will be brave and will not retreat, and the troops will move forward bravely!
The main force of the Japanese Central China Air Force's fierce air raids may continue for a long time.
Next, we may have to fight independently and not be able to command under one roof.
Take care everyone! "
Captain Xu said: "Old man, then put on your bulletproof vest and pay attention to safety!"
"Take care, take care!"
The soldiers spoke and rushed to where they needed to go.
at this time.
Japanese Army HD Airport Frontline Command.
Major General Saga, the commander of the Japanese North China Flying Group, looked at the map of Licheng, listened to reports, and kept marking the map.
The anti-aircraft firepower inside and outside Licheng on the Eighth Route has been exposed, and the main force of the North China Air Force from Peiping and Jinan is preparing to arrive at the scene for a full-scale air attack.
The logistics officer next to him reported that the fuel, accessories, and bombs flown from warehouses in North China were basically all in place.
The old Japanese soldier Saga said proudly: "No matter how hard the Eighth Route Army tries, they can't imagine that our Empire of Japan not only has strong military power, but also strong industrial power.
Don't think that their May Day counter-sweeping campaign, which destroyed many of our airports, can completely destroy the sorties of the Imperial Japanese Flying Forces.
We still have the strength to turn an open space into a large airport. We can move it and use it on the same day. We will all evacuate tomorrow. In just one day, even if the Eighth Route Army knows about the temporary airport used, it will be reported to them and then destroyed. went!
They would never have thought that our airport could completely replenish the Central China Air Force's consumption, enough for them to bomb again and return.
When the air force in the East China region joins the large fleet of the Naval Air Force, they will carry out high-altitude carpet bombing. We can also blow up Iron Mountain into iron powder and completely wipe Licheng off the map.
Captain Honda, your fighter group will be vigilant around the large aircraft formations in the East China region this afternoon. I will equip you with all the best fighters in the North China region. If the Eighth Route Air Force comes, then wipe them all out! "
"Hi!"
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The headquarters of the long-range anti-aircraft artillery group around Licheng.
Commander Cheng of the 772nd Regiment has been observing the sky with a telescope at the headquarters.
Looking at the air combat in the Licheng area, he couldn't help but sigh: "The fighting is everywhere, just like the sky is full of stars.
Lao Li, when will your artillery unit be at full firepower?
I came here specifically to see your heavy anti-aircraft guns. "
Li Yunlong said happily: "Hey, Blind Cheng, I said you are really interesting. When you were a soldier, I taught you how to shoot.
Why, how can you use a cannon to make a plane now? I have to demonstrate it to you personally? "
Captain Cheng said helplessly: "Old Li, why do you like to hurt me so much?"
Li Yunlong smiled and said: "We, Mr. Li, are just taking advantage of you, but how can we be so shameless like you? Come to my place to eat my food and drink my food. Why, you still want to command me to fight?"
When will you return the chickens I raised on the farm to me? "
However, it was said that Kong Jie's team took the lead and began to breed a large number of chickens and ducks in the Iron Triangle base area.
Naturally, Li Yunlong also caught up with the craze and started raising chickens, and even built a farm. When Captain Cheng heard about this, he came over to study.
Then there was the question in front of Li Yunlong.
Captain Cheng smiled evilly and said: "Old Li, didn't you say you wanted to teach me how to raise chickens?
If I don’t eat a few, how do I know if the chickens you raise are good? "
Li Yunlong said with a dark face: "Fuck you, according to what you said, the chickens your boy raised may not be enough for you to eat!
Having said that, why don't you eat Lao Kong's chicken? "
Lao Cheng chuckled and said, "That's a chicken raised by Lao Kong's wife. How can I have the nerve to ask for something belonging to a lesbian?"
If you, Old Li, can also marry a beautiful wife to help you raise chickens, I, Old Cheng, will definitely not notice! "
Li Yunlong: "..."
While the two were talking, the signal soldier came over and said: "Report, the headquarters has raised the decisive battle flag!"
Li Yunlong was immediately overjoyed: "Haha, Blind Cheng, the scene you are looking forward to is coming soon.
Signal troops, immediately notify all positions to prepare for war, remove the camouflage, and I'll ask the fire control radar unit to turn it on and prepare to engage the enemy! "
At this time, representatives from all parties watching the battle in Licheng were also notified.
——War preparations have been fully upgraded and we are ready to evacuate at any time.
Chu Yunfei watched this all morning and was eating canned food to replenish his strength.
Fang Ligong on the side continued to watch the battle. After a while, he suddenly said: "Team leader, why is it that the anti-aircraft position covered with tarpaulin next to it has been activated? It is indeed an anti-aircraft weapon!
No, the Japanese are targeting Licheng Middle School! "
Several people immediately went to look, and then saw the Japanese Type 99 dive bombers. A formation of four aircraft dived toward the air defense position of Licheng Middle School one by one. In an instant, four heavy bombs dropped, and the tallest teaching building was directly destroyed.
Chu Yunfei frowned and said, "Why don't you open fire? Where is the air defense position set up by the Eighth Route Army inside?"
Fang Ligong said: "Could it have been transferred?"
Then, the Japanese's second wave of dive bombings came again, and the air defense position near the school opened fire, destroying two Japanese dive bombers on the spot.
Yang Chongshan said: "It seems that these little devils are really serious. They are probably afraid that Licheng will be occupied by the Eighth Route Army and cannot be taken back, so they are preparing to carry out a full-scale bombing and blow up all the facilities. They are really nothing!"
However, Licheng has always been in the hands of the Japanese. They know very well the distribution of buildings in the city. If the Japanese really want to destroy the entire city, no one can stop them! "
At this time, Wu Changsheng suddenly said: "Look, there seems to be a lot of anti-aircraft firepower around. These places are actually anti-aircraft firepower points. They are so well hidden!"
"It seems that the Eighth Route Army is also prepared, perhaps preparing for a big fight!" Chu Yunfei said thoughtfully.
At this time, an Eighth Route Army communications soldier hurriedly came to report: "Sir officers, according to the order of our detachment leader, please go ahead and transfer through the secret passage immediately. A full-scale Japanese air attack is coming soon!"
(End of chapter)
