The speed of Red Star 1 at this time was 390 kilometers, and all the Spitfire fighter jets were escorting on both sides of the rear and above. Seeing another interception by the Messerschmitt fleet not far ahead, the team members felt cold in their hearts.
Zhou Zhihan turned on the acceleration of the Spitfire No. 214, rushed to the bomber, and took the lead to greet the German aircraft group. He soon left the fighter-bomber group far behind: "Comrades! You defend the enemy planes behind you, I will do it." I’ll sweep it up for you and open up the route ahead.”
When the team members saw Spitfire No. 214 fighting off two Messerschmitt squadrons, they were impressed by Zhou Zhihan's courage but also felt a little sweat for him.
A Spitfire fights against more than 20 Mei-types. If you don't pay attention, you will be beaten into a nest of ants.
Seeing a Soviet Spitfire rushing over single-handedly, the pilots of thirty Messerschmitts thought that this Russian guy was crazy?
Major Dietrich Herabach said to the German pilots intercepting the plane ahead: "The Spitfire No. 214 flying towards you was flown by the Chinese Zhou Zhihan. He has shot down six of my fighters. Everyone Don’t underestimate the enemy, concentrate your firepower to kill him!”
When they heard that the approaching Spitfire was No. 214 and shot down six of their own fighter planes, the German pilots immediately stopped laughing. This Chinese pilot was famous and they had heard about it for a long time!
One person shot down six Messerschmitts in a short period of time. This is terrible!
It was indeed the big devil.
Only the big devil can have such strong fighting power!
Now they finally understood why the group leader, Major Steinhoff, led three squadrons, not only failed to intercept the opponent's fourteen Spitfires, but he himself was shot down and suffered severe burns.
Major Dietrich Herabach issued an order: "Set up in a dense formation and concentrate your firepower to meet Zhou Zhihan. This No. 214 Spitfire must be killed first!"
Immediately, the German pilots with excellent tactical ability did so!
Six Messerschmitts formed a double attack formation to meet the single Spitfire.
The double attack tactic is to temporarily break away from the formation flight in order to better support each other. Like the wingman maneuver combat formation, it is also composed of the lead aircraft and the wingman. However, according to the needs of the situation during the battle, the roles of the lead aircraft and the wingman can also be changed. Switching back and forth can increase tactical options and confuse your opponent as to which one to attack.
Once the air battle begins, one of the lead aircraft and the wingman will be responsible for the attack mission, while the other will be responsible for the cover mission.
When two fighter jets launch the first round of attacks against the enemy at the same time or consecutively, the fighter that still has greater attack energy or occupies a better attack position will continue to take on the offensive mission and implement one-on-one air combat, while the other fighter plane waits for opportunities. Attack, or launch a diversionary attack from the side to assist the lead aircraft.
This formation is the best choice for two versus one.
Now, the German pilots were afraid of the name of the Spitfire No. 214, so they directly formed three double-attack tactical formations, hoping to completely suppress the Spitfire No. 214 in terms of firepower and strive to shoot it down with one blow.
Seven hundred meters above the six Messerschmitts, four more Messerschmitts executed the double-plane spacing tactic. After strangling the Spitfire No. 214 and not daring to meet the six Messerschmitts, they wanted to evade to both sides. Open a way out.
If the No. 214 Spitfire avoids both sides, the Mei-type, which performs a dual-plane spacing tactic from a high position, rolls sideways and pounces on both sides, and can instantly occupy an excellent attack position.
The dual-aircraft spacing tactic took shape at the end of World War I. It was continued to be studied and used in actual combat by the Luftwaffe in the early days of World War II, and it gained a very large tactical space.
This tactic was later used by the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War and became popular.
There are many similarities between the two-machine spacing tactic and the two-attack tactic.
Like the dual attack, the dual-plane spacing tactic also focuses on the level of mutual support between the evacuated planes.
In these two tactics, the basic principle before the battle is the same as that of the cruise formation flight. They are both executing the most common horizontal formation. Before the battle, the lead pilot has been selected, but after the battle begins, the lead pilot and The roles of wingmen can be interchanged, and the changes in flanking are also related to the spacing tactics of the two aircraft.
The biggest advantage of this tactic is that during World War II when airborne radars were generally not installed, the pilot's field of vision was very wide and the enemy could be discovered in advance when the two-plane spacing tactic was implemented.
Its weakness is that it has insufficient defense capabilities for the rear hemisphere of the combat formation, and the wingman is easily vulnerable to attacks from the rear.
"Colonel Zhou, be careful..."
"Comrade Colonel, you must be careful..."
"Comrade Colonel Zhou, you are the hero of the Soviet people..."
The Soviet pilots were impressed and moved by Zhou Zhihan's courage to fight against an enemy of thirty, and they were all worried about him.
Zhou Zhihan understood the mood of the Soviet pilot at this time.
When Soviet pilots risked their lives to fight Japanese fighter jets in China, the Chinese pilots who were deeply grateful for their help were also deeply moved.
Zhou Zhihan said loudly: "In the most difficult moment of the Chinese Air Force, it was the Soviet people who extended a helping hand to us. During the resistance to the atrocities of Japanese aggression, many Soviet Air Forces shed blood for China's cause of the Anti-Japanese War. Now, it is me. It’s time to fight bravely for the Soviet people.”
"Ula!"
Zhou Zhihan shouted, and when he was still a kilometer away from the oncoming German aircraft group, he made three consecutive lift jumps. In an instant, he rose to a height of a kilometer and flew to four Mei-type aircraft that were executing the dual-plane spacing tactics. in the sky, occupying an excellent shooting position.
This change is the standard configuration of the No. 214 Spitfire. It is beyond the expectations of some people and also within the expectations of some people. It is exciting and surprising for our own people, and it is shocking and helpless for the enemy.
"Ula..."
The Soviet pilots shouted in unison. Even Marshal Zhukov, who was sitting in the Red Star No. 9, was conquered by Zhou Zhihan's courage and superb skills, and shouted loudly along with the pilots!
"Long live China!"
Zhukov also wore a communication device on his head and shouted loudly!
"Long live China!"
Zhou Zhihan and the Soviet pilots shouted together.
"Long live the Soviet Union!"
Zhukov raised his arms and shouted!
Zhukov, who knew the art of being a general, knew that the number of Soviet fighter jets was at an absolute low at this time, and he had to overwhelm the enemy's morale.
Zhou Zhihan knew that if this scene were to be seen by future generations, most of them would think it was another divine drama and shout long live, which was a bit exaggerated.
In fact, in this era of war, in this era where everyone wants to be a hero, this method of boosting morale is very effective.
Times are different, and the blood of soldiers is also different. Otherwise, the Soviet army would not be able to defeat Moscow in a situation where its military strength is at an absolute disadvantage.
At this time, the soldiers' cognition was also different, and their thoughts were relatively simple.
In this era, people will be moved to tears by heroic feats.
In this war atmosphere, Zhou Zhihan naturally had to do as the Romans do. He shouted: "Long live the Soviet Union" while pushing the joystick and pointing the nose of the aircraft down. The enemy aircraft filled the entire lens of the Barr Straw GM2 reflex sight. No need to Calculate the lead time, fire directly, and fire a burst. Tracer bullets and high-explosive incendiary bombs tore open the cabin of the Messerschmitt. Two seconds later, the cabin of the enemy aircraft caught fire. The pilot was forced to quickly parachute to escape, beating in the air with both hands. His legs were already on fire, and he kept cursing No. 214 for breathing fire loudly.
"Long live the Soviet Union!"
Watching a Messerschmitt burning and falling to the ground, all the Soviets shouted loudly together.
Zhou Zhihan's hit was such a morale booster.
Captain Lu Jin's blood boiled when he saw this, and he shouted loudly: "Comrades, Colonel Zhou went to attack the enemy's interception on his own. We must defend against the enemy planes chasing from behind, and don't let Colonel Zhou be distracted, let alone Made our allies underestimate Soviet pilots.”
"Ula..."
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