Messerschmitt's main mission was to drive away British fighters and protect bombers heading to Dunkirk Bay for bombing missions.
Seeing that the three British fighter planes had left in a hurry and had already flown far away, the German escort fighters did not pursue them. Only two Messerschmitts were left to attack the S703 Spitfire that had not left in time and was about to be killed. The remaining fighters Continue to escort the bomber group to Dunkirk, which is their main battlefield.
At this time, 400,000 Allied troops were suppressed on a small beach by Germany's powerful ground forces, and bombers had to harvest heads.
Captain Adolf Mullen drove his S705 Spitfire to quickly leave the battlefield, catch up with the Spitfire and Hurricane in front, and formed a three-plane formation to fly towards the British mainland.
In the fierce battle just now, the left wing of his fighter plane was hit by two stray bullets from the cannon, blowing out a large hole with a diameter of more than 30 centimeters. Significant decline, he knew that staying would not help, but would become a burden to the S703 Spitfire. The German fighter jets had an absolute advantage in numbers, and he would only be besieged if he stayed.
Now that several British fighters have left safely, the S703 Spitfire finally found an opportunity to challenge the Messerschmitt Bf109E.
Zhou Zhihan could clearly feel the pressure from the two Messerschmitts behind him. This was something he had never felt on the domestic battlefield.
The quality of the German pilots is so strong. Whether it is experience or tactics, they cannot be compared with the Japanese pilots.
The difference between German and Japanese pilots is largely due to the fact that German pilots have a rich air combat heritage left by the Luftwaffe during World War I.
Before this blitz in Europe, many German pilots participated in the Spanish Civil War. They had several years of confrontation with the air forces of Spain and other countries, and had rich practical experience.
After the actual combat test in Spain, the German pilots became more and more proficient in air combat skills. Later, they defeated the Polish Air Force during the blitz in Europe, destroyed the Dutch Air Force, and directly attacked the French Air Force. This series of actual air combat prompted their air combat Technology is becoming more and more perfect, and the teaching staff of domestic aviation schools is extremely strong, so many ace pilots can emerge. This is a matter of course.
The Japanese aviation force only had brief combat experience with the German Air Force in Qingdao, China during World War I. Compared with the German air force experience on the European battlefield, it was far different.
At this time, the morale of the Luftwaffe was unprecedentedly high, and coupled with the arrogant Messerschmitt, they were unrivaled wherever they went.
At present, Japan's zero combat units have not yet entered the front-line troops. It was not until the end of September and early October that the first batch of zero combat units entered the Chinese battlefield. This has since opened a new era in the air.
Actual combat experience + skilled combat skills + top-level Messerschmitt + high fighting spirit = unparalleled power.
In the skies over Europe, the opponents faced by the Luftwaffe were very technologically powerful. For example, Belgium, Poland, and the Netherlands fell after being blitzed by Germany. It was not because their pilots were not capable enough, but because of the quantity and quality of their aircraft, as well as their national strength and Germany. If the difference is too far, it will be a matter of time before they fall. Based on the skills of pilots alone, there is not much difference between countries.
In Asia, the only people who can cause trouble for Japanese pilots are the first batch of elite pilots of the Chinese Air Force. Before the 8.14 air battle in 1937, the Japanese Air Force had no pressure in Asia, so they did not get more actual combat tests. What they learned in flight school No matter how good you are, you won't get as much experience as you can gain from PKing with your opponent in one go.
Just like the title of ace pilot.
Ace pilots in Germany, Britain, and France can only get the title of ace after shooting down at least five enemy planes.
Japan lacks opponents in Asia. Before the 8.14 air battle with the Chinese Air Force and the sneak attack on Zhengang, their so-called trump card was based on the pilot’s flight time plus qualifications, plus the hit rate during target practice, and the accuracy during simulated air battles. Derived from winning percentage.
The forward speed of the S703 Spitfire reached 500 kilometers per hour. The engine was running normally, the fuselage did not vibrate obviously, and the power was very smooth. It could definitely crush the Japanese Type 96 ship-to-ship battle. But Zhou Zhihan, who had flown in the Zero Battle, knew that The Spitfire he is currently piloting is definitely no match for Zero War.
He even suddenly thought about what it would be like if one day he got a Zero Fighter and competed with Messerschmitt over the English Channel.
Two Messerschmitts were in hot pursuit. Lieutenant Carl Ebichhausen of the Sixth Squadron had just reached five. He was already an ace pilot. He had participated in the Spanish Civil War as the Lord of the House, and had With rich experience in air combat, his right thumb holding the joystick was always on the cannon button, and his eyes kept wandering between the Levi C/12D sight and the S703 Spitfire. He was looking for the best opportunity. Try to increase his kill record to six.
What was hateful was that the S703 Spitfire in front of him always drifted outside the edge of his Levi C/12D sight. It slightly entered the center of the circle and stayed for less than half a second before swimming out instantly, which made him feel a little irritated but helpless. I can only take a deep breath and force myself to stay calm.
At the beginning, Sergeant Paul Kohler of the 7th Squadron acted as a wingman, following closely to the left of Lieutenant Carl Ebichhausen, restraining the S703 Spitfire to prevent him from turning towards the British mainland and flying away. At this time, the nose of the S703 Spitfire was forced to fly in the direction of Belgium, so Staff Sergeant Paul Kohler pushed the throttle forward and accelerated to catch up.
Sergeant Paul Kohler's mood was almost the same as Lieutenant Carl Ebichhausen's. The S703 Spitfire in front of him was always wandering around the edge of his sight, which made him very annoyed. His current record has reached four. , if he shoots down another one, he can become an ace pilot, and then he will gain both fame and fortune. He will soon be promoted from sergeant to second lieutenant, and he will be qualified to be a squadron leader.
Zhou Zhihan was unparalleled in terms of flight time and combat experience. He could feel the distance between the two Messerschmitts and the S703 Spitfire behind him without even looking back.
The two Messerschmitts were eager to achieve success and accelerated their pursuit almost at the same time. Although the engines trembled slightly, there was no hindrance in a short period of time.
There is competition among ace pilots, that's human nature.
Lieutenant Carl Ebichhausen certainly hopes that his record can be two more than that of Staff Sergeant Paul Kohler. He does not want the other party to be on an equal footing with him. For now, the S703 Spitfire in front has no way out. Escape depends on who is shot down in the end, or whether they are shot down together.
Two Messerschmitts pursued them at the same time. The S703 Spitfire entered the sights of the two Levi C/12Ds almost at the same time. But in the next moment, the S703 Spitfire suddenly made an extended maneuver and jumped from the two planes. The fighter plane's sight swam out of the center of the circle.
The two Messerschmitts shook the control sticks, adjusted their noses slightly, and continued to bite in. The two of them cursed almost at the same time. The British guy in front was really hateful. Every time, he had a chance to escape in the blink of an eye. What makes them angry is that every time they aim, they are just a hair short of it, but they still can't catch it.
Suddenly the S703 Spitfire began to climb upwards.
"court death!"
The two Messerschmitts were overjoyed and immediately pulled up their poles and chased after them.
