Zhou Zhihan returned to the restaurant after completing his physical examination. Only the sergeant major was left in the entire restaurant, obviously waiting for him to come back for dinner.
Seeing the sergeant major's half-smiling expression, Zhou Zhihan curled his lips, then pointed at his butt with his index finger and shrugged.
The two smiled tacitly.
"It's all like this, sir! Everyone who has just arrived here has to go through this process. You should feel lucky that the person who examined you is a gentle female doctor. If it were a male doctor, you would have to go through this process." Your walking posture won’t be so relaxed!”
The sergeant major smiled and said, and gave Zhou Zhihan a steak, scrambled eggs with tomatoes, various vegetable salads, and a cup of coffee. You can make tea if you want. He could see that the colonel from China was approachable and did not A bit of official airs.
"Damn it! Sergeant Major!" Zhou Zhihan cut the steak skillfully and curled his lips and said, "You know, her fingers are not gentle at all..."
Sergeant Major “…”
After lunch, Zhou Zhihan went back to his room and rested for an hour. In the afternoon, a brand new open-top military truck with seats carried more than thirty of them and drove towards the nearest military airport, which was an hour away.
They will stay in this manor for another four or five days and undergo a series of training after physical examination before heading off to their respective battlefields.
Maybe Zhou Zhihan came the latest, or he had the highest military rank, so he lived alone in a small building, while others lived with two or three people in a small building.
The pilots from all countries are very young, most are around 20 years old, and the oldest is no more than 30 years old. A few are flight instructors, and most are pilots. After the fall of their homeland, they could take to the skies without coming to England and fight against the steely-willed German pilots flying Messerschmitts.
During World War II, the average life span of pilots was the shortest among all military services. Those pilots who had experienced air combat knew the cruelty of air combat, and they could stay away from the fire of air combat.
War is not a war of one person.
Along the way, the pilots talked about what happened in the past few days, chatting, and then talked about the ridiculous "poke incident". When they heard that the person who "poke" Zhou Zhihan was Esme When Dr. Cullen came to see Dr. Esme Cullen, everyone immediately exclaimed, with envy on their faces, and then complained about the "unfair" treatment they received. They said that Dr. Esme Cullen only measured their height and weight. , blood pressure, blood tests, asked about the medical history, and handed them over to the male doctor. The next thing...hahahaha...
Zhou Zhihan has never had any official airs, which makes many people like to get close to him. Especially after talking about their common experiences of being "pricked", everyone immediately became familiar with him.
Along the way, they enjoyed the idyllic scenery of the UK and chatted about the local customs. While chatting and laughing, many young pilots began to cry while talking. They were sad and envious of Zhou Zhihan at the same time, because although China is suffering from Despite the war, she was still in the hands of the Chinese, while their motherland was trampled under the feet of the Germans.
But they were not conquered and still resisted.
An hour later, they entered a small and medium-sized military airport. Compared with the simplicity of domestic airports, the facilities here were very complete.
A captain came to receive them and led them through several large hangars before arriving at a spacious hangar where two "Hurricane" fighter jets were parked.
These are two "Hurricane" fighter jets with bullet holes all over their bodies. You can smell the smoke emanating from the fuselage from a distance. There are flaw detection rods inserted into every bullet hole on the fuselage. There are flaw detection rods on them. The depth, size, and dimensions of the bullet holes were marked. Several mechanics and experts from the aircraft manufacturer used various instruments to test the properties of the smoke on the fuselage. Then, combined with the bullet holes, they were able to calculate the Messerschmitt The lethality of the Bf109E's airborne weapons and the distance at which it fires can also indirectly estimate the firing distance that German pilots prefer.
Although everyone's firing timing, shooting angle and firing distance in an air battle are different, there are always traces to follow.
Although the appearance of the Hurricane fighter already has the layout of a monoplane in the 1940s, it is still a semi-metallic aircraft, and the load-bearing structure within the fuselage is still composed of steel pipe welded parts, and the rear fuselage is covered with linen gray Matt and without any luster.
The front face of the "Hurricane" fighter jet is relatively sharp, starting from the rear part of the multi-frame sliding canopy, the back of the rear fuselage slopes downward, and finally there is a nearly semicircular vertical tail, and the single wing is reversed on a trapezoidal plane. It contains all airborne weapons, small bombs can be mounted under the wings, and a water radiator is installed in the belly. The entire fuselage looks simple and beautiful, but it lacks the momentum of the Spitfire and Messerschmitt.
The reason why I brought Zhou Zhihan and the others here today is because the "Hurricane" will be the fighter jet they fly.
The most advanced fighter jet in the UK at the moment is the Spitfire. However, there are only less than 600 Spitfires in the UK at this time, and more than half of them are owned by the 11th Group and the 12th Group, especially the 11th Group that defends the skies over London. The 11th Group is the strongest. They are all equipped with 273 Spitfire fighter jets. The 12th Group is equipped with 130 Spitfires and some of the most advanced "Hurricane" fighter jets.
Since the "Hurricane" fighter jet came out earlier than the "Spitfire", the UK's main fighter aircraft at this time was still a large number of "Hurricane" aircraft, which took on most of the air defense and combat tasks.
The fighter jets currently supporting France are all "Hurricane". Only a small number of "Spitfire" fighter jets have fought head-on with the Messerschmitt Bf109E in France. Their main purpose is to take advantage of the Messerschmitt, which has the best performance at the moment. , to test the combat effectiveness of the "Spitfire".
The British War Cabinet had accurately predicted that France would temporarily withdraw from the European battlefield, so it no longer sent "Spitfire" fighter jets to the skies of France, leaving only "Hurricane" fighter jets to assist the French army in retreating.
There are also many foreign pilots who came to Britain to fight against Germany because of the fall of their motherland. They are scattered in various British flying groups. These pilots who are with Zhou Zhihan are only a small part of them. Therefore, most of them will fly "Hurricane" in the future. "Fighter or other bomber.
Many foreign pilots have never been exposed to the "Hurricane" and "Spitfire". The purpose of bringing them here today is to let them understand the advantages and disadvantages of the "Hurricane" fighter, because it is the pilot who dominates the victory in the air battle, and the fighter is only the pilot's arms.
Judging from the fact that the British military brought pilots from other countries to study the "Hurricane" shot down by Messerschmitt today, the strength of the British Air Force is inevitable. If it were replaced by the domestic military at this time, it would not be possible at all. It is impossible to expose the family scandal to others, and will definitely do everything possible to hide the downed aircraft. The consequences of this approach can only lead to more aircraft being shot down.
Putting the shortcomings of one's own aircraft on the table for study and discussion is to warn other pilots how to use their own strengths to attack the enemy's shortcomings in future air battles, while not exposing their own shortcomings to the enemy.
When the performance of the two fighters is not much different, then the outcome of the air battle will depend on which pilot on both sides responds more alertly, who is more courageous, proactive and oppressive, who is sufficiently aware of the strengths and weaknesses of the other fighter, and who is more Know the strengths and weaknesses of your own fighter jet.
Generally speaking, the main factor in winning an air battle is people. A fighter with inferior performance in the hands of an excellent pilot can still shoot down an enemy aircraft with superior performance.
On the contrary, no matter how good a fighter aircraft is, it will become ordinary in the hands of ordinary pilots.
Returning to his residence in the afternoon, Zhou Zhihan returned to the small building after dinner, locked the door, opened the system and entered the [Air Overlord] cheats, flew the "Hurricane" fighter again, and thoroughly understood its performance. Tomorrow he will go to Bentley Abbey , participated in a heavyweight meeting, and the Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Air Force, General Hugh Dowding, personally presided over the meeting. This meeting will determine the Royal Air Force's prediction and deployment for future wars.
Zhou Zhihan was the only flight instructor from Asia who participated in this meeting. He received this honor because he was an undefeated ace pilot who dominated the sky when facing the Japanese navy and air force on the battlefield in Asia. He has rich experience. Combat experience and coaching experience, these valuable experiences may bring great benefits to the Royal Air Force.
Another very important factor was the strong recommendation from Lieutenant General Charles who attended this important meeting.
Lieutenant General Charles, General Hugh Dowding, said that the addition of the Chinese Air Force Chief Instructor can at least raise the combat effectiveness of future Royal Air Force pilots to a higher level.
Although General Hugh Dowding was deeply skeptical about this, he still decided to give the Chinese Air Force Chief Instructor a chance. After all, it was a recommendation from an old friend.
The addition of one person can improve the combat effectiveness of the Royal Air Force. This sounds beautiful, but it is difficult to reach the sky.
While studying in the United States, Zhou Zhihan flew many Messerschmitts, Spitfires, and Hurricanes in the system.
After flying the "Hurricane", I originally wanted to fly the "Spitfire" and the Messerschmitt again, but after thinking about it, it was not suitable to stay in the system for too long in an unfamiliar environment, so Zhou Zhihan quit the system.
Sure enough, not long after he logged out of the system, there was a knock on the door.
It was Dr. Esme Cullen, who had sent Zhou Zhihan a physical examination report.
It is now time to get off work. Dr. Esme Cullen has put on a light-colored dress and has a perfect figure. The popular wavy golden curly hair at this time makes her look even more sexy and charming. Her big Mediterranean blue eyes are dim under the light. Like poetry, white teeth and red lips.
"Your physical indicators are perfect, Mr. Colonel!" Dr. Esme Cullen said, handing the physical examination indicator sheet to Zhou Zhihan, flashing his blue eyes, "Won't you invite me to have a drink outside?"
There are several bars in the town about three or four kilometers away from this farm, which are places frequented by the pilots who live here.
Pilots during World War II did not prohibit alcohol. On the contrary, the military believed that drinking could reduce the stress of pilots and was a good mediator for anxiety and stress. However, you should not drink too much. If you are in wartime, you are not allowed to drink before performing a mission. of.
In fact, during World War II, most air battles were close-range dog fights. Some pilots flew into the sky after drinking, and they often achieved unexpected results.
The battle in the sky is not just about the air combat capabilities of the pilots on both sides and the performance of the aircraft. Sometimes the courage of the pilots is crucial and can determine the outcome.
A man and a woman were riding a bicycle without a back seat on a moonlit night with the fragrance of green grass and flowers. Esme Cullen's blond hair was flowing, and her unique feminine aura penetrated Zhou Zhihan's heart.
Sniff lightly!
Sure enough, every aspect is exotic!
The next day, at 8 o'clock in the morning on May 24, 1940, a military jeep carried Zhou Zhihan to Bentley Abbey.
At 9:00 am, the important meeting went on as scheduled, with Admiral Hugh Dowding personally presiding over it.
There was an oval conference table, with all generals sitting around it.
Lieutenant General Charles had already chatted with Zhou Zhihan for a long time before entering the venue.
There is General Sauer, commander of the 13th Air Combat Group;
General Parker, commander of the 12th Air Combat;
Gen. Trafford LeMallory, commander of the 11th Air Fighter;
General Rand, commander of the 10th Air Combat Group.
There were also commanders of ground forces and naval aviation and several French air force commanders sitting at the round table. Also present was a lieutenant general from the Netherlands.
In the venue, the lowest military rank was a lieutenant colonel, and the lowest rank among the rest was also a colonel.
And Zhou Zhihan, as the only Asian participant, sat at the end.
After General Hugh Dowding made a few simple opening remarks, the lieutenant colonel commentator briefly introduced the beginning of the war, the comparison of the strengths of the two sides up to now, and the battlefield situation:
“On May 10, 1940, the German invasion war was first ignited in the Netherlands and Belgium. Under the order of Marshal Green, the commander-in-chief of the German Air Force, the 26th Fighter Wing was like a bird of prey that had been trapped for a long time, eager to show off its weapons. Claw, all the way is like breaking bamboo.
The Allies have more than 2,000 fighters, but most of them are outdated and backward. The German Air Force has invested a total of more than 3,000 fighters, most of which are the main fighter Messerschmitt Bf109E. Its performance is ahead of most of the Allied fighters, except for the German Air Force. There are "Spitfire" fighter jets that can compete with it, but due to limited numbers, it will be difficult for the "Spitfire" to shake Messerschmitt's dominance of the sky in a short time.
In front of Messerschmitt, the Belgian Air Force quickly lost, while the Netherlands relied on a small number of Gladiators and Hurricane 1 to fight Messerschmitt B, but they also quickly lost.
At dawn on May 10, German Ju-87 dive bombers suddenly launched violent bombings on airports, ground hubs, and heavily trooped areas in France, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg.
At 5:30 that day, on the more than 300 kilometers of front between the North Sea and the Maginot Line, the German ground forces began to launch a large-scale offensive, kicking off the Western Front campaign.
From May 10th to today 24th, after half a month of fighting, the main force of the British and French coalition forces fell into a deep siege by the German army and was trapped on the northern beaches of France such as Dunkirk, Calais, Boulogne, etc., with 300,000 French troops. The coalition forces retreated to the port of Dunkirk, and the situation was very critical.
In order to rescue this army, the British Empire launched a retreat code-named "Generator", and the important task of air cover fell on the shoulders of the Royal Air Force. "
After the lieutenant colonel finished speaking, he stepped aside and sat down.
General Hugh Dowding said: "Everyone, this is how the war went. Now the heavy responsibility for the Dunkirk evacuation rests on the shoulders of the Air Force, and our fighter planes are far inferior to Germany in terms of quality and quantity. It's not me. The ambition of the German army, and the fact is that the Messerschmitt Bf109E fighter jet is like an insurmountable natural chasm, blocking the back of Dunkirk. At this critical moment, what can you do, can you speak freely! Especially, Whoever has a way to counter the Messerschmitt Bf109E will be rewarded heavily by the cabinet if it works!"
For a moment, there was silence in the room. In a short period of time, no one could find a way to compete with the Messerschmitt Bf109E fighter.
Zhou Zhihan sat at the back and stood up when no one spoke.
