Ren Yunge was not killed by the Japanese carrier-based machine guns, but died by the anti-aircraft fire of the Japanese ships on the river.
The bilge of the Heinkel He111 A medium bomber only has defensive steel plates under the pilot's seat. There is no defense under the feet of the other four crew members. Bullets from the anti-aircraft cannon can easily penetrate.
No matter who is hit in the chest by a machine gun bullet, there is no chance of survival.
The bullets from the cannon are as powerful as small bombs, very powerful and can blow a big hole in the chest.
Zhou Zhihan clearly saw that the tail cabin of bomber No. 903 was filled with plasma.
"ah!"
he yelled.
His eyes are completely broken!
He failed to change Yunge's fate against fate.
At this moment, he almost suffocated.
He clearly saw that the blood in the cabin exploded in an instant.
At this moment, he wanted to struggle, he wanted to forget, he wanted to forget everything he knew.
He didn't want to be a "prophet" person.
"Prophet" is a blessing to those who traveled through time in peacetime, and is a weapon that can be used to show off, but for Zhou Zhihan who traveled through a cruel war, it was a great torture.
Knowing when and where the familiar smiling faces will leave you is a pain that others cannot understand.
Zhou Zhihan quickly got rid of the two Type 95 carrier-based aircraft that came to intercept him, and went straight to the Type 96 that left the rear of the 903 bomber because it was about to enter the [Izumo] anti-aircraft fire network. He wanted to wash the Type 96 with blood. Type 6 carrier-based aircraft avenges Ren Yunge.
Zhou Zhihan didn't know that Ren Yunge was killed by the surface ship's anti-aircraft cannon. He thought it was the Type 96 carrier-based aircraft following the 903 bomber that killed Ren Yunge.
Just now, the Heinkel He111 A bomber dived with all its strength and entered the enemy ship's anti-aircraft firepower group. The Type 96 carrier-based aircraft following it could only turn around and leave to find other targets. If it continued to follow, it would have to face the enemy's own Anti-aircraft artillery fire group.
Zhou Zhihan accelerated his pursuit of the Type 96 aircraft with the number 178 on its fuselage. There was a Type 95 carrier-based aircraft following behind him, hoping to take advantage of it.
Just a second before Ren Yunge was shot, the Falcon piloting the bomber was also hit in the leg by a missile, bleeding profusely. Fortunately, Hawkeye dropped all the remaining bombs during the dive, including three. Accurately hitting the bow, stern and bridge of the [Izumo], the other three bombs missed and were thrown into the water beside the ship's string.
Bomber No. 903 dived from the head to the tail of the [Izumo].
Having learned the lesson from the missed bomb the first time, Hawkeye was very calm this time, aimed at the Izumo, and dropped all six bombs.
"Boom boom boom..."
The bomb that hit the Izumo and the bombs dropped in the water on both sides exploded one after another.
As the bomber was pulling up, the crew of 903 vaguely heard the howling of the Japanese troops on the "Izumo" amidst the intense bombing sound.
The crew of 903 almost shouted in unison: "It's hit..."
[Izumo] immediately ignited a fire, thick smoke billowed, and the deck was covered in blood and flesh, crying for father and mother.
Immediately, the bomb that crashed into the water exploded, creating a huge force in the Huangpu River. Mountain-like water columns and waves rose into the sky, reaching a height of twenty or thirty meters, almost completely submerging the entire "Izumo", and the hull of the ship was completely submerged. Heeling from side to side in the huge waves.
The huge wave extinguished the fire on the "Izumo" in an instant.
Although the fire on the Inuri [Izumo] was extinguished by water, this did not affect the ecstasy of all members of the 903 crew.
As long as a few big holes are blown in the hull, the river water will immediately pour in, and this ruthless ship "Izumo" will be sunk and will no longer be able to show off its power on the Huangpu River.
The crew members cheered in unison as they finally killed this ruthless river monster.
"Hit, hit!"
The Falcon cheered loudly and announced the good news to everyone.
"oh……"
All the pilots with communication equipment on the fighter planes cheered together.
It's not easy.
The Chinese Air Force finally killed this ruthless ship [Izumo].
Six bombs fell on the hull of the "Izumo" and its surroundings. The artillery of the 88th and 87th Divisions could clearly see the evil "Izumo" being completely submerged in the river. There were also bursts of cheers.
"Finally killed her!"
"Finally killed this evil [Izumo]!"
The 88th and 87th Divisions, which were the first to enter Shanghai and engage in firefights with the Japanese Marine Corps, stormed the Japanese defensive positions for two consecutive days. They suffered heavy casualties but achieved little results. The soldiers had long been holding back their anger. At this time, the artillery troops Cheers on the battlefield resounded on both sides of the Huangpu River.
The people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait could no longer suppress their excitement. Some families hugged each other and cheered, and some shed tears with excitement. They helplessly watched the Japanese "Izumo" show off its power on the Huangpu River in China every day. , watching their sailors walking back and forth on the ship, training on time every morning, showing an arrogant attitude, deeply hurt the hearts of the Chinese people on both sides of the Huangpu River.
Every patriotic Chinese is unwilling to watch the invaders show off their power on their own land.
Now, [Izumo] has finally been killed.
Got killed!
Finally got killed!
The Japanese flagship was pulled out by the young Chinese Air Force.
Killing the Japanese flagship [Izumo] would be equivalent to killing the flag of the Japanese Third Fleet in Shanghai and severely blowing the arrogance of the Japanese.
Seeing huge waves 20 to 30 meters high in the river, the people in the concessions in various countries on the north shore were dumbfounded. The six shells of China's No. 903 bomber were so accurate. Three hit the hull and the other three hit the ship. Huge waves arose in the water on both sides of the ship's side, trying to submerge the "Izumo" with all their strength.
The young Chinese Air Force is excited and cheering!
Everyone’s mission today is to kill the [Izumo].
It's not easy.
It’s not easy for China in this precarious situation!
Just now, Bomber No. 903 dropped a bomb on the "Izumo". Today's mission was completed. Everyone let out a long breath, and the heavy burden on them was instantly released.
Young Air Force, cheers again!
The Chinese Air Force is off to a good start!
Everyone cheered again.
Ren Zhihang remained calm. He opened the cabin cover and fired three red flares into the sky.
It had been agreed before taking off from the airport that these three flares meant that the [Izumo] had been killed. This also sent good news to those fighters without communication systems, such as Boeing 281, Hawker 1, Hawker 2 and other fighters. At the same time, this It is also a notice to prepare for retreat.
The interceptor's next mission is to cover all bombers, drop all bombs on the Japanese ships on the surface, and then leave quickly.
Fuel is a big problem. The earlier you retreat, the safer it will be!
Falcon endured the pain and cheered and celebrated with the crew, but no one heard Ren Yunge's voice, but because the battle situation was too tight at this time, no one paid attention.
Falcon endured the pain, pulled up the bomber, and asked to return: "401, 401, I am 903, I am Falcon 903, I was hit in the leg by a bullet, and I want to leave the battlefield!"
Looking down at the leg that was shot, Falcon knew that he was seriously injured and could no longer fly the plane to fight. Even if he wanted to fight to the death, he had to consider the safety and lives of the other crew members.
My leg was injured and it was difficult to complete the helm turn, so I had to quit!
Ren Zhihang was directing everyone to prepare for retreat. After hearing this, he immediately asked the Falcon to leave the battlefield first: "903 quickly left the battlefield, and 437 went to escort!"
"903 Got it!" The Falcon flew behind the Chinese Air Force and left the battlefield.
"437 understand!" A Hawker 3 fighter jet with the number 437 on the fuselage flew out of the river and followed the No. 903 bomber back to protect it.
The Japanese military planes in the sky also witnessed the [Izumo] being submerged in the river. Their morale suddenly dropped. They were attacked by three artillery shells. It seemed that the [Izumo] was not immune.
The Japanese aviation force has rich combat experience. After a few seconds of confusion, seven or eight people immediately flew towards the Izumo to protect the sky above it from continued bombing attacks by the Chinese Air Force.
This is also a shortcoming of the experience of China's young air force. They only focused on cheering and celebrating, and did not continue to bomb the [Izumo] while the Japanese pilots were stunned.
At this time, seven or eight Japanese carrier-based aircraft had firmly guarded the sky above the "Izumo", blocking the Chinese Air Force's opportunity to continue bombing.
The young Chinese pilots lack actual combat experience. They are brave, they are tenacious, they dare to show their swords in the face of powerful enemies, and they defend the country passionately. However, their combat experience is still shallow, and they look very immature in front of the sophisticated Japanese Air Force!
At this moment, someone shouted in the communication: "The dog's [Izumo] was not sunk." His voice was hoarse, as if he was about to bleed from anger, "The Izumo was not sunk, ours was not sunk." Bombs can't break through her protective armor!"
As soon as these words came out, everyone looked at the [Izumo].
Sure enough, on the Huangpu River, that behemoth still stood on the river. It was the flagship of the Third Fleet [Izumo].
When this behemoth emerged from the bottom of the water again and stood firmly on the Huangpu River, the Chinese military and civilians who had just been immersed in cheers and joy were caught off guard!
this……
How can this be?
How is this possible that this monster ship was hit by several bombs at the same time but did not sink to the bottom of the river?
The young pilots could not change from their previous joy to accept the momentary depression.
The contrast between the two worlds of ice and fire is too great for people to accept.
The artillery position of the 88th Division and the 87th Division suddenly fell into a dead silence. They had been celebrating the sinking of the "Izumo" just now. In the blink of an eye, the monster floated up from the bottom of the water again. The blow to the morale of the artillerymen was obvious.
People on both sides of the Taiwan Strait, who had been rejoicing and embracing each other just now, fell silent. Some people covered their mouths but shed tears.
But the morale of the Japanese army was greatly boosted!
The Japanese army is indeed strong enough.
The sailors on the ship were all wet. After the initial shock, the sailors immediately entered a tense and undisturbed defensive state. They were in their respective positions and behaved very well.
The surrounding Japanese ships moved closer to the "Izumo" to cover it.
Surrounding the Japanese ship, there were dozens of fragmented corpses of Japanese soldiers floating on the river with the waves, and the entire large area of water was stained red with blood.
Just now, three shells fell on the "Izumo". Dozens of sailors were killed and injured on the spot, and then they were washed off the ship by the huge waves. A dozen wounded soldiers who survived were swimming among the corpses and in the water. He screamed for help, and the frightened sailors on the ship quickly took out their lifeboats and threw them at the survivors on the water.
"Damn, what's going on?"
Many Chinese Air Force pilots couldn't help but wonder loudly, how could they come back to life in the blink of an eye when they just watched this huge ship being buried under the water?
The pilots all took out their telescopes and looked at the Japanese ship [Izumo]. They saw that the hull of the ship was riddled with holes and bumps caused by several cannonballs. Small cracks appeared in some places and river water poured into it, but they were not fatal. The ship was in a mess, with several blown-up anti-aircraft cannons scattered around, but most of the anti-aircraft weapons were still strong and ready to fire.
It was the protective steel plate of the Japanese Izumo that withstood the lethality of the bomb dropped by the No. 903 bomber.
The Heinkel He111 A medium bomber has a limited bomb load, and the bomber's bomb attachment point cannot accommodate heavy bombs, so the power of the bomb cannot cause a devastating blow to this giant ship.
The side of the Izumo is 175 mm thick. The three bombs that exploded on the side of the ship only left many craters and a few small holes on both sides of the ship. Although the river flowed along the small holes to the hull. The river was filled with water, but the leak was quickly blocked by sailors in the cabin.
The main deck is 67 mm thick, and a medium-sized hole was blown in the middle. Although river water poured in, it was quickly blocked. A wound like this would not cause a fatal blow to this giant ship.
The main gun shield is 152mm thick, and the bridge is 381mm thick. The other two shells cannot break through these two powerful defenses.
Therefore, the bombs dropped by the 903 bomber hit the hull, only killing and injuring dozens of sailors, but could not sink the ship.
The Chinese Air Force has gone through countless tactical sandbox simulations and experienced various difficulties, but it did not expect that the medium-sized bombs carried by the bombers would not be able to cause a fatal blow to large ships.
This is why there is always a gap in every hundred secrets!
For a powerful flagship like the Izumo, its own defense capability is extraordinary. How could it be destroyed by just a few medium-sized bombs?
Gao Zhihang decisively ordered all interceptors and covering bombers to retreat in an orderly manner!
Gao Zhihang knew that he must lead the young Chinese Air Force pilots to evacuate the air battlefield.
Now the morale of Japanese airmen and sailors is greatly improved.
However, the Chinese pilots suddenly suffered a setback and desperately wanted to bomb the enemy ships again. They could not keep their cool heads and were easily seized by experienced Japanese pilots to complete a fatal blow.
Where there is life, there is hope.
Gao Zhihang made a prompt decision and led the young airmen to leave.
Although the Japanese flagship was not sunk today, the young Chinese Air Force showed a brave sword-sharp spirit. Facing a powerful enemy, they were not afraid and showed the blood and passion of the Chinese Air Force, which was seen by the Chinese people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait. I hope that foreigners in various concessions in Shanghai will look at Chinese soldiers with new eyes.
The young Chinese Air Force let the people of the world see the Chinese nation's indomitable spirit of struggle in the face of foreign enemies. They responded to the "Lushan Declaration" read by President Jiang: If the war breaks out, there will be no distinction between north and south, no distinction between age and age. , no matter who they are, they all have the responsibility to defend their homeland and fight the war, and they should be determined to sacrifice everything...
Fighters fighting in the air consume the most fuel.
After a fierce chase in the air, the fuel of the Chinese military aircraft was almost at the red line.
Gao Zhihang began to lay out a retreat plan.
Four Fighter MKI fighter jets left in advance and ambush on the Chinese Air Force's retreat route. If the enemy planes dared to hold on, they would be ambushed by the four Fighter MKI fighter jets.
At this moment, the one-on-one air battle between the Japanese ace pilot, Captain Yamashita Shichiro, and the Chinese Air Force captain pilot, codenamed War, Liang Hongyun, who piloted the No. 233 Fighter MKI fighter, also entered a life-or-death moment.
In another airspace, while Zhou Zhihan had already bitten the tail of No. 178 Type 96, a pursuing Type 95 carrier-based aircraft also bit the tail of No. 214 fighter.
