When we arrived at the airport, an AT-6 Texan trainer aircraft was ready for takeoff, and two ground crew members were waiting with ladders.
Didn't we agree to fly a Spitfire? Zhou Zhihan looked a little disappointed and spread his palms: "Is this a Spitfire?"
"What a beautiful idea!" Fias Christelle curled her lips, "The skin on the wing of your Spitfire has not been repaired yet. If it flies out, it will damage your image as an ace pilot."
"Tch..." Zhou Zhihan waved his hand, "..."
Fias Christelle jumped out of the car, with a heroic and charming appearance, and stuffed a newspaper into Zhou Zhihan, with a faint fragrance floating on her body: "Now, you are a famous person in the Royal Air Force. Yes. This morning, the military headline of The Times published your handsome photo which is inspiring. You won seven aircraft in the first battle, including six Messerschmitts and one He111, which is even more powerful than the one-day king boasted by Germany! You are now a big hero in the hearts of all the girls in London, and the streets are lined with girls who want to fly and breathe fire with you."
There is a sour smell in the air.
Zhou Zhihan turned on the lights, and it turned out to be the British Times, with a huge headline on the military headline:
The chief instructor of the Chinese Air Force shot down seven German planes on the first day.
On the first day of the war, he shot down six German Messerschmitts and one bomber, allowing the Germans to flee, easily breaking the Germans' lie about being invincible...
Fias Christelle put on her flight hat and flight jacket to show her more heroic appearance, and walked towards the trainer plane: "This newspaper did not state that you took up the post of commander-in-chief of the Allied Forces. It should be after you took office. The commander-in-chief has already typed and printed it before, otherwise, all the girls in Britain will want to start spitting fire with you!"
"There are so many famous people."
Looking at his picture in the newspaper, Zhou Zhihan twitched the corner of his mouth a few times. His face turned dark and he complained that this was not a good thing. The British military put themselves on the military headlines. It looked like a good thing, but in fact it was roasted on the fire. , making himself the target of public criticism. With so many ace pilots in Germany staring at him every day, the war of aces will be fought in the future.
However, everything must be viewed from two sides. There are advantages and disadvantages. Since I came to the UK on behalf of China, I must represent China and become famous in the European battlefield and let the world know that although China cannot build fighter jets for the time being, its pilots are no better than any other. country difference.
Fias Christelle skillfully climbed into the cockpit of the AT-6 Texan? She is also a fighter pilot? But her level has not yet reached the qualifications to go to the battlefield. It is more of a formality? It shows that there are female pilots in the UK. She's very skilled at flying a training aircraft like the AT-6 Texan.
The Texan can also teach at night. As of now, it is the best and most advanced training aircraft in Europe.
Turning on the night running lights, the AT-6 Texan took off steadily into the sky? Fias Christelle then said: "Do you think putting you on the military headlines is all a good thing?"
Zhou Zhihan's heart moved. It seemed that his female partner and he wanted to go together. She can be so outspoken? Doesn't it mean that she is not xenophobic? She is a cool person.
Seeing that Zhou Zhihan didn't speak, Fias Christelle slightly pressed the joystick, causing the trainer aircraft to make a ninety-degree roll turn, and continued: "While girls all over the UK are queuing up to date you, all the German girls are lining up to date you." The ace pilot takes it as an honor to shoot you down! The former is a gentle man? The latter is a devil. From now on? Your life will be polarized."
It was the first time to see a woman fly a plane. How novel was it? Zhou Zhihan smiled slightly as if he was remembering something: "You said it was upside down!"
Fias Christel asked curiously: "What?"
"There is no devil that cannot be beaten, and there is no bad land? There are only cows that die from exhaustion."
Fias Christelle doesn’t understand anymore? Why should the land be plowed? Don’t cows rest when they are tired? Why do you have to be exhausted?
Looking at the bustling night scene in the distance, Zhou Zhihan thought about how to answer the question of this stranger who didn't understand exotic customs. After a while, he said: "I feel that the German ace pilot should be easier to deal with..."
"You can't be..." Fias Christelle finally understood, and laughed out loud: "You are still self-aware..."
Zhou Zhihan's mouth twitched again: "Pure man!"
Half an hour later, the Texans landed at the 208th Squadron Airport of the 11th Fighter Group. A jeep that had been waiting for a long time took them to Bentley Abbey.
The two got off the bus ten minutes later, and it was not yet nine o'clock.
Entering the conference room, General Dowding had not yet arrived. Major General Parker and a dozen other participants who Zhou Zhihan had never met had also just arrived. Among these people were two young Royal Air Force officers, one of whom was The current quasi- Spitfire ace, Lieutenant Johnson Allen, has a current shooting record of 4 aircraft. The other one is his wingman, Warrant Officer Al Dill, both of whom are from the 54th Squadron.
Several other officers came from the Royal Navy and the Allied War Office, and they were all new faces.
When everyone saw Zhou Zhihan come in, they all knew him without the introduction of Major General Parker. The eye-catching photo on the military headline of The Times this morning was of the handsome oriental face in front of him. At the same time, except Major General Parker, everyone present I have questions, becoming a major at such a young age?
Could it be bought?
I heard that this kind of thing is not uncommon in the gm party troops.
Also, is it official propaganda that he shot down a dozen German Messerschmitts in two days?
hehe! Needless to say?
It is impossible for two squadrons of Spitfires to shoot down more than a dozen Messerschmitts. If you complete the feat of shooting down a squadron by yourself, 99% of it is for publicity and you shoot it down with your mouth.
Nowadays, the Royal Air Force has a serious shortage of pilots. It is possible that the Air Force is using this handsome pilot from the East as a propaganda figure to attract pilots from countries occupied by Germany to come to Britain to participate in the war.
When pilots from the fallen countries saw this, they would think, after being beaten by the Japanese until the entire air force was annihilated, even the weak Chinese pilots could achieve great success in the UK, so what reason do we have not to go to the UK to participate in the war.
Lieutenant Johnson Allen and his wingman, Warrant Officer Al Dill, looked at each other and shrugged their shoulders. Should we let this man go on the rescue mission with us?
Zhou Zhihan could see the questions in everyone's eyes and the ridicule on their lips, and he could roughly guess what everyone was thinking.
got used to.
Of course, you can't blame others. Shooting down more than a dozen enemy planes in two days is indeed not incredible, but bragging.
It's like Master Ma said that he was the head of the Hunyuan Taiji Sect and could easily break the naked choke while singing. When they really fought, he took all the opponent's punches with his face.
Since the beginning of Randolph Air Force Academy, he has been growing stronger amidst other people's doubts. It doesn't matter what they think or question. Why can't people doubt me? Let me prove it one by one!
With five minutes to go until nine o'clock, Admiral Dowding and his adjutant entered the conference room.
Everyone stood up.
Admiral Dowding waved his hand for everyone to sit down, and then he stepped forward and patted Zhou Zhihan on the shoulder: "Your 303 Squadron has made great achievements today. I have reported it to the Wartime Cabinet to record your merits. At the same time, I have applied for the wartime medal to be awarded to you. Reward you for your outstanding performance in these two days of battle!"
"Thank you General!"
Zhou Zhihan quickly thanked him. This was his honor and the glory of the country!
Those who suspected Zhou Zhihan understood now that he was from the 303rd Squadron as cannon fodder! Haha, Germany's blitzkrieg against Poland was overwhelming, and the Polish air force was finished with little resistance. Even the stupid Germans said that the Polish pilots were vulnerable.
Also, I heard that after Poland was occupied by Germany, some of their tens of thousands of air force ground crews came to the UK. The British Empire Air Force Commendation 303 Squadron was probably to attract more Polish air crews!
Admiral Dowding continued: "I invite you here today because there is a major task entrusted to you. I think Second Lieutenant Fias Christelle should have told you about it. Originally, you have made great achievements today, so you shouldn't I’ll ask you to fight again, but after much thought, I think you are the one who can complete this mission.”
Admiral Dowding's words are already in place.
Zhou Zhihan held his head high and gave a military salute: "Yes. General!"
After General Daoding sincerely praised Zhou Zhihan, the meeting began and went straight to the topic.
Lieutenant Johnson Allen and Warrant Officer Al Dill made eye contact again: Yes, indeed, and judging from the general's tone, this Chinese colonel is also the chief officer of our rescue operation. God bless……
Only when the two of them arrived here did they know that they were going to carry out a rescue mission, and now they knew that they were going with the Chinese colonel.
"These two are your assistants. Lieutenant Johnson Allen and Warrant Officer Al Diehl, both from the 54th Squadron." General Dowding pointed at Johnson Allen and Al Diehl.
The two stood up at the same time and exchanged military salutes with Zhou Zhihan. A soldier's bounden duty is to obey.
Next, Admiral Dowding's adjutant briefly introduced the theme of tonight's military meeting, which was the same as what Fias Christelle said, how to implement the rescue plan.
After the adjutant finished his brief introduction, an army lieutenant colonel stood up, walked to the map, and introduced to everyone the current defense maps of the German and Allied armies and air forces in Calais and Dunkirk.
"Currently stationed in Calais are the British 30th Infantry Division and the Queen Victoria Rifles, as well as a "Wessex" destroyer, attacking the German 10th Armored Division and the 86th Infantry Brigade.
As the German ground forces suddenly and inexplicably stopped attacking on the 24th, this gave the Allies a chance to breathe and strengthen their defenses. They deployed three infantry divisions and many artillery to reinforce the southwest and west defensive fronts. At the southern end of the encirclement, they held The British troops in the Port of Calais resisted desperately amidst the smoke-filled ruins, allowing reinforcements to arrive at the water embankment position of Gravelin in time. They used the canals to crisscross the floods and temporarily blocked the German tanks, so parts of Calais were Still in Allied hands, but not Mark Airfield.
Today, the German army noticed that the Allied transport ships were moving frequently. After noticing that the Allied forces were retreating, they immediately ordered the resumption of a full-scale offensive.
We just received news at 8 o'clock in the evening that the troops stationed in Calais were being fiercely attacked by the German 10th Tank Division. Fortunately, the "Wessex" destroyer was participating in the defense. The city of Calais and some docks were still under Allied forces. in hands.
Gallemak Airport is now in the German-occupied area. All French fighter jets have already withdrawn, and it is already an empty airport.
The German army launched a blitzkrieg, and the battle line was too long. The backup troops and strategic supplies could not keep up, and they had no time to take care of it. Therefore, Mark Airport is still an empty airport.
According to intelligence, the German JG51 fighter jets will be stationed at Mark Airport after dawn tomorrow. Therefore, whether the rescue plan can be successful depends on whether the rescuers can arrive before German fighters arrive at Gallemak Airport.
Near Mark Airport, a bomber squadron of the German JG52 Wing is stationed at Kronber Airport, a Bf110 fighter squadron of the German JG2 Wing is stationed at Buren Airport, and two Messerschmitt fighter jets of the German JG51 Wing are stationed at Pien. squadron.
Moreover, the German ground anti-aircraft fire was very fierce. Once discovered by them, it would be difficult for the Texan trainer aircraft to avoid it.
Therefore, once the small team that goes to rescue is discovered by the enemy, it will be attacked from three sides and it will be difficult to escape. "
The lieutenant colonel took his seat after introducing the defenses of both sides at Dunkirk and Calais.
Major General Parker walked to the operational map: “We decided to send two Spitfires to protect a Texan, bring fuel and repair tools, and go to Mark Airport to carry out rescue operations.
If time permits, repair the Spitfire and fly back. If time is too late, blow up the Spitfire and use a Texan to take Mr. White home.
The German Air Force has night combat units performing night bombing missions over Dunkirk. Although we have also dispatched several night fighter squadrons, the number is much smaller than that of Germany. You must ensure that you cannot be discovered by German night fighters.
There are two types of German night fighters. One is the Bf110 twin-engine fighter, which is slightly slower but has powerful firepower. The other is the He111 bomber that performed the night bombing of Dunkirk. They are both equipped with "antler" detection radars. The optimal altitude for detection is about 3,000 to 4,500 meters, and the detection distance is between 500 and 7,000 meters. It is difficult for them to detect if it is above 5,000 meters or below 2,000 meters.
Due to the flight height limit of the Texans, they cannot enter high altitudes to hide from the German night fighters, so you can only use the cover of night to enter the Calais Port pier through the English Channel and fly over the heads of the Allied defenders at low altitude. Evade the radar search of BF 110 night fighter.
According to statistics, the time period from 4 o'clock to 5 o'clock in the morning is the time when the German BF 110 aircraft is dispatched the least, because there will be light fog over Calais Port at this time, which has an impact on night operations.
Just like us, it is difficult for Germany's night battle group to maintain the number of fighter planes that frequently dispatch. Since the blitz against Poland, their front line has been stretched too long and their supplies cannot keep up. Therefore, between four and five o'clock in the morning, they execute beach operations. The number of night fighter planes bombing will be greatly reduced. We will seize this opportunity to fly at ultra-low altitude and enter the hinterland of Calais from the position where our troops are stationed in Calais Port. We avoid the German positions and enter Calais Marc Airport at low altitude in the fog.
Regardless of whether they can bring back the Spitfire, the rescue team must leave Calais Airport before dawn.
Once again, the rescue operation team tried their best to prevent the Spitfire from falling into the hands of the Germans. "
The implication of Major General Pike's words was that everyone knew that saving people was secondary. The most important thing was not to let the Spitfire fall into the hands of the Germans.
Major General Parker continued: "Since the Royal Air Force has little experience in night combat, we invited Colonel Zhou Zhihan, the chief instructor of the Chinese Air Force and the current commander-in-chief of the Allied Forces, to be the person in charge of this rescue operation. He once flew blindly at night. , led a fleet of aircraft to bomb Japanese military airports, and has rich combat experience."
Only now did the officers know that this Chinese colonel was the commander-in-chief of the newly established Allied Corps.
But so what, it's just an empty frame, just two Polish fighter squadrons. The fighters are all old IWC-made ones that have been eliminated by other Royal Air Force squadrons, and their performance is lagging behind.
I heard that Poland's two fighter squadrons are actually cannon fodder.
To put it bluntly, this allied army is just a cannon fodder army.
Perhaps, the commander-in-chief of the Allied Legion is really capable, otherwise he would not be allowed to be the person in charge of this rescue operation.
Now is the Dunkirk evacuation. The war situation is urgent, there is a lot of news, and there are many urgent matters that each unit needs to deal with. Several officers of the army and navy who participated in the meeting still do not know whether their troop transport ship and the soldiers on board can return safely. A lot of credit goes to the 303 Squadron.
The Air Force, Army, and Navy had already planned the specific plan for this rescue operation. They directly explained and studied the plan, and then used sand table deductions to deduce all possible changes to the extreme.
Zhou Zhihan is the commander of this rescue operation. Since there is a slow-flying trainer aircraft following him, he decided that the rescue team will set off at four o'clock tomorrow morning and strive to arrive at Mark Airport before 4:40 in the morning.
The meeting adjourned at eleven o'clock at night.
At four o'clock in the morning on May 27, two Spitfires and a Texan trainer aircraft took off from their respective airports. Under the guidance of ground radar, the three aircraft assembled on the Dover seaside in the English Channel, and then Take the nearest route and fly directly to Calais.
