Planes during World War II did not have navigation, which is why planes could not take off in rainy, foggy and dark night weather.
Because even if it takes off, it’s unclear where it can fly and whether it can fly back again.
Lieutenant pilot Zhu Hongxin said: "There are ways to take off. We have used them before when flying blindly. Lighting lights and bonfires on both sides of the airport runway can make the plane take off, but that was when there was no fog. The problem now is that It was so foggy that we couldn't identify the direction after takeoff, couldn't see the reference objects on the ground, or the moon and stars in the sky. Once we got into the sky, we were all blind."
Zhou Zhihan smiled and said: "What I said is the solution to the heading and reference objects."
Everyone looked at Zhou Zhihan.
"I led everyone to identify the heading. All fighter planes hung a few more air-dead wind lanterns on the fuselage as a way to identify each other. After departure, all fighter planes maintained the formation of left and right rear tracking in the shape of "pin", and , all fighter planes maintain the same speed after taking off, and the latter fighter plane flies 20 meters higher than the previous fighter plane."
Everyone's eyes lit up. As long as Captain Zhou could lead the course, it wouldn't be a problem for everyone to take off.
Today, Zhou Zhihan piloted a bomber to attack a Japanese airstrip and performed a remarkable feat. Everyone admired him.
Just taking off in heavy wind and rain, completing the raid and returning home successfully, this completely established Zhou Zhihan's status as the number one brother in the air force.
Although there is no statement from Brother Yi at this time.
Everyone is thinking, what method does Captain Zhou use to take off and pilot in heavy fog?
Everyone is looking forward to it!
Mao Bangchu was very excited: "If we can take off safely and identify the heading, we can fly all the fighter planes participating in the war to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport. As soon as the fog clears, the fighter planes will take off immediately, catching the little devils by surprise. They never dreamed that we would Falling from the sky.”
Zhou Zhirou's eyes also showed excitement: "When the fighter plane was about to fly over Shanghai, a signal flare was sent to let the 88th Division and the 87th Division launch a fierce artillery attack on the enemy, covering up the sound of the fighter plane with the sound of gunfire."
"Okay! This is a good idea!" Mao Bangchu nodded and looked at Zhou Zhihan, "Zhihan, how sure are you that you can fly everyone to Hongqiao Airport?"
"100% sure!"
Zhou Zhihan is categorical, as long as everyone follows me closely, I promise to bring all fighter planes to Shanghai.
"Very good!"
Zhou Zhirou and Mao Bangchu were overjoyed.
Zhou Zhirou strode to the front of the sand table simulation, picked up the baton, and marked the various defensive positions deployed by the Japanese Marine Corps in Shanghai on the simulated battlefield:
"Tonight, after all fighter planes follow Captain Zhou to Hongqiao Airport, no one is allowed to leave the airport. Tomorrow morning, as long as they can barely meet the take-off conditions, all fighter planes will take off as planned and launch a full-scale attack on all Japanese marines stationed in Shanghai. .
At that time, the 88th Division, 87th Division, and 20th Independent Brigade will fully cooperate with us to launch an attack on the enemy. "
All pilots looked at the sand table.
"First of all. Here." Zhou Zhirou pointed to the location and sign indicating the Open University Cotton Mill, "The 35th Squadron dispatched 2 Heinkel He111 A medium bombers and 2 Chance Voight O3U-2 reconnaissance aircraft. He took the lead in launching an attack on the enemy defenders at the Gongda Cotton Mill and sent 6 Boeing 281 fighter jets to escort them.
Remember, there is the Japanese armory of the Grand Textile Factory. The Japanese army must be heavily guarded, so they must attack and bomb it fiercely to attract most of the Japanese attention. But remember, don't blow up the armory in the first wave of attacks. This is just a violent feint attack to attract the attention of the Japanese. Remember, don’t be greedy for merit, as greedy for merit can easily lead to mistakes! "
"Yes! General!"
The pilots of the 35th Squadron agreed in unison.
The Chinese Air Force has been waiting for this day for a long time.
Zhou Zhirou continued to assign tasks: "After the first wave of attacks, eight Northrop 2EC light bombers began the second wave of air strikes. Eight Hawker 3s served as an escort formation. After flying over the battlefield, they once again attacked the Gongda Textile Factory. The remaining stubborn enemies launched an attack to make the enemy think that the Gongda Cotton Mill is the main target of our air force! In this wave of bombing, we must blow up the enemy's munitions depot and continue to attract their attention."
The pilots agreed in unison: "Yes. General!"
Everyone’s morale is high!
"This is the Japanese Marine Corps Headquarters." Zhou Zhirou pointed to the model marked with the words Marine Corps Headquarters at the intersection of North Sichuan Road and Huangdu Road, and gestured, "The Fourth Battalion dispatched 7 Heinkel He111 A Medium bombers, escorted by 8 Hawker 2 and 3 Fighter fighters, attacked the headquarters of the Japanese Marine Corps and the surrounding defenders. Remember, this is still a feint attack, but it must be attacked fiercely to make the Japanese think that the attack is serious. The one attacking the factory is a feint attack, and the one attacking the Marine Corps is the main attack."
The pilots all laughed. The thirty-six strategies left by their ancestors were inscrutable, and the Chinese Air Force is using its essence today.
Zhou Zhirou hit it hard with a stick until it was piled up with sand and marked with the Third Fleet on the Huangpu River: "All the remaining fighters are aimed directly at the [Izumo]. As long as the Japanese flagship [Izumo] is bombed, , the morale of all the Japanese troops stationed in Shanghai will definitely be shaken, and our army will be able to completely annihilate the enemy troops, destroy the Japanese spirit, and achieve the first victory in the war of resistance."
Mao Bangchu said: "As soon as you take off, I will immediately send a report to Sun Yuanliang and ask him to send heavy troops to guard Hongqiao Airport."
Zhou Zhirou added: "Tell Sun Yuanliang that we must strictly guard against leaking the secret of the Nationalist fighter jets stationed at Hongqiao Airport. All areas near Hongqiao Airport are under martial law, and all idlers at night will be strictly investigated."
Even on a foggy night, Mao Bangchu did not dare to be careless. He ordered the entire five-kilometer perimeter of Nanjing Airport to be under martial law and block all personnel's entry and exit. As long as they were suspicious, they would be arrested first. If they encountered resistance, they would be killed.
The fact that the fighter planes took off must not be leaked.
The Japanese are too cunning, their intelligence agencies are all-pervasive and omnipotent, and there are too many traitors. Many military secrets that the Japanese Special High School failed to detect are often leaked by their own people, causing huge losses.
In wartime, special treatment is required, and everything must be done safely and prudently.
Even if a little information is leaked and the Japanese know it, they will be vigilant and will definitely strengthen their defenses.
All security arrangements were in place and bonfires and torches were lit around the airport's runway.
All the places where lights can be hung on every fighter plane are covered with air-death lanterns. In foggy weather, the air-dead wind lanterns can provide reference distances for fighters flying in the air.
The airport runway is ready.
All crew members are ready.
Since most Chinese military aircraft do not have communication equipment, they often practice take-off and landing techniques at night and practice using various methods of communication. All pilots have developed excellent night-time blind flying techniques.
Whatever is lost must be gained.
The communication equipment that was unloaded when purchasing the fighter aircraft has instead enabled the Chinese Air Force to fly blindly at night and fight alone, allowing it to accomplish a feat that had never been seen before in the history of the world's air force in such a harsh environment.
Mao Bangchu suddenly asked: "Zhihan, all of us have nicknames, it's time for you to give yourself a resounding name."
"Yeah!"
The pilots were all talking, "Captain Zhou, you need to come up with a famous name."
Some people say it is called Poison Fang, because Captain Zhou treats the enemy like a poisonous snake's tooth, killing him with one blow!
Some people say it's called Dragon Claw. Captain Zhou flies a fighter plane into the sky, and wherever it goes, it looks like a dragon's claw, invincible and terrifying to the enemy!
There are also some air force pilots who gave Zhou Zhihan some weird or funny names.
Because there were so many pilots, all the good names were taken, such as Falcon, Tiger, Warrior Wolf, Dapeng, and War Eagle. Some people called them all. In the end, there was really no name to come up with. Some people called them Apple, and some called them Apple. Some people call them cucumbers, others call them snails, and more interestingly, some pilots call them sweet potatoes and potatoes...
Zhou Zhihan had always wanted to choose a name for himself before, but someone else already called him the name he thought of.
Zhou Zhihan looked at the foggy sky: "Otherwise, I will call, Changkong!"
Then he added: "Is there anyone named Changkong?"
nobody!
No one calls Changkong!
Everyone said, Changkong, a good name, guard the sky of the motherland, may it last forever!
Zhou Zhirou smiled and said: "Okay! Zhou Zhihan will call it Changkong!"
Zhou Zhihan: "From now on, I am Changkong, and Changkong is me!"
