May 26, 1940.
3:10 p.m.
England.
Brighton Military Base, Allied Regiment.
An oath taken before battle.
The 12 Polish pilots of the 303 Squadron were neatly dressed, standing with their legs slightly wider than shoulder width, with their hands behind their backs, holding their right wrists with their left hands, standing in a row with their heads held high and their chests held high.
Zhou Zhihan was wearing a flight suit and looked around at all the Polish pilots of the 303 Squadron who were preparing to fight.
Behind them were thirteen fighter jets of various types, each with the emblem of the Allied Legion - a dove of peace with an olive branch in its mouth.
Standing, squatting, or lying on the wings or fuselages of the 13 fighter jets, Polish air force personnel came to the UK after enduring great hardships.
The pilots of the 321st Squadron that was being formed stood aside and looked at the 303rd Squadron that was about to go on an expedition. Everyone had envy in their eyes. Among them were air force personnel from the Netherlands, France, Belgium and other occupied countries.
In this military base, except for Fias Christelle and a few other officers and technical officers assigned by the Royal Air Force, they are all foreigners.
Second Lieutenant Fias Christelle serves as the communications officer for the Allied Forces, responsible for sharing intelligence with the Royal Air Force.
“Since Germany invaded Poland, there have been overwhelming newspapers and comments saying that your Polish pilots are weak and vulnerable.
I know that this is a misunderstanding of you by the outside world, just like when the Chinese Air Force faced the Japanese Air Force, it was generally looked down upon by the world.
The Japanese aviation force has a powerful Type 96 naval battle, while China's old fighter jets are an era behind the world's top Type 96 naval combat aircraft at that time. However, the brave and tenacious spirit of the Chinese Air Force can even fight to the death of one soldier. We must also have the courage to shed the last drop of blood and the tenacity to never give in, allowing the invaders to flee in panic and impressing the world.
Today, our 303 Squadron, which represents the symbol of Polish perseverance, is about to fly over Dunkirk. What we will face is the Vulture Legion with rich practical experience.
It is because of the strength of the enemy that our heroic qualities can be reflected. We should let the Germans taste our strength, let the Polish people see hope, and let the world applaud Poland's 303 Squadron.
Now, there are two roads before you? Either let the world be shocked by you? Or you are willing to be cannon fodder and become cowards? From then on, you will sink.
The fighters of our 302 Squadron are not the best, nor are they brand-new, but our pilots are the best, our fighting qualities are the toughest, and our will is the strongest. You tell me? Right? "
"yes!"
The Polish pilots all responded to the commander-in-chief in unison with their blood pumping.
The Polish staff on the 13 fighter jets stood on the ground and stood in a row holding hands silently. Many people shed tears and sang the national anthem in their hearts.
After the fall of their country, they were not afraid of life and death and came to England just to resist the Germans, defeat the Germans, and restore peace to their motherland.
Zhou Zhihan waved his fist, like a tyrant: "Look, you are all as gentle as women, and your voices are so low that I can't hear you. Tell me loudly, which squadron is composed of the best in the world today?" Composed of pilots?”
"Is it the 303rd Squadron? Sir! The best squadron in the world is the 303rd Flying Combat Squadron in Poland. Sir!"
The momentum of all the pilots of the 303 Squadron was mobilized by Zhou Zhihan, and everyone's eyes shone with the hope of victory.
"Tell me? Are you the best pilots?"
"yes!"
"Louder? I can't hear you clearly!"
"We are the best pilots in the world! Sir!"
"This is what you said. Today I am going to see if the 303 Squadron is an eagle in the sky? Or cannon fodder who can only brag and talk big words, or what the Germans call a weak bird."
Zhou Zhihan waved his fist and roared loudly!
"We are eagles. Sir!"
The Polish pilots responded in unison, fiercely.
In order to restore their country, the Polish pilots came to the UK with their fiery hearts in mind. Now they are about to fly into the sky to fight against the vulture army that is trampling on their motherland. The enemies are about to meet, and they are extremely jealous.
Zhou Zhihan nodded secretly, what he wanted was the Polish's fierceness. He had seen the fierceness of the 303 Squadron from Chinese pilots.
"At 3:40 in the afternoon, we took off on time and headed to the Dunkirk waters to face the German Air Force.
After we took off, we formed a squadron from three four-finger formations. In order to save fuel and detect enemy aircraft more accurately, the three four-finger formations were divided into three altitude levels to fly. There were still gaps between the four fighter jets in each four-finger formation. Flying in a trapezoidal formation, the heights between the two aircraft are staggered by 15 meters.
The wide distance between the entire formation is maintained within 1.5 kilometers to 2 kilometers. The lead aircraft is responsible for navigation and discovering the enemy's situation and taking the lead in launching battles. The wingman is responsible for protecting the safety behind the long aircraft and taking into account the enemy's situation on both sides.
The first four-finger formation consists of four Dreadnought fighters, the second four-finger formation consists of four Hurricane fighter jets, and the third four-finger formation consists of four Spitfire fighter jets.
The Germans currently have two tactics. One is a free hunter consisting of 2 to 8 Messerschmitts. They like to ambush at high altitudes, with their backs to the sun, and swoop down unexpectedly, specifically hunting for Dunkirk. A group of Allied aircraft carrying out interception missions; another type uses Messerschmitt or Bf110 Destroyers as an escort formation to protect their bombers heading to the beaches of Dunkirk to bombard the retreating Allied forces.
If you encounter the Bf109E Free Hunter, the task of fighting is left to the four Spitfires and four Hurricanes. If you encounter the German escort formation of Messerschmitts or Destroyers and bombers, the Spitfire task is still entangled. Messerschmitt, the main opponent of the Hurricane is the Destroyer, or a high-low combination with the Dreadnought to attack their bombers with all their strength.
Our tactic is to use Spitfires or Hurricanes to entangle Messerschmitt and other escort fighters, and Dreadnought fighters attack their bomber formations with all their strength, because our air opponents mainly come from Messerschmitt, and the retreating allies on the beach The main threat to our army is the German bomber formation rather than Messerschmitt. Therefore, shooting down or driving away the German bombers is our main task.
Finally, please remember that I am flying at the end and will be your strong backing at all times. On the way to Dunkirk, you will do your best to search for enemy aircraft in front and take into account the safety of the left and right sides. The airspace behind you will be controlled by I'll defend. "
"Yes, sir!"
Even before they took to the skies, the Polish pilots were convinced of the commander-in-chief.
They had never heard of the commander-in-chief's tactics before, and only now did they know that the technology of air combat is like the vast starry sky, with no borders.
Zhou Zhihan looked at his watch: "It is now 3:20 in the afternoon. Everyone, go get ready. We will take off in 20 minutes and head to Dunkirk to let the Condor Legion taste our power!"
