"Li Hang, the second lieutenant pilot of the 23rd Squadron of the 4th Air Force Group, shot down 5 Japanese aircraft alone and assisted friendly forces in shooting down 2 Japanese aircraft in the '12.22' air battle, achieving the proud achievement of shooting down 6 Japanese aircraft.
He was specially awarded the fourth-class Yunhui Medal and promoted to lieutenant deputy captain and captain of the 3rd detachment of the 23rd Squadron of the 4th Air Force Group. . . "
After hearing the commendation order read out by Commander-in-Chief Lao Zhou, the actual person in charge of the Air Force, the pilots below looked at Li Hang with envy.
That's the Yunhui Medal.
This chapter is awarded to soldiers of the army, navy and air force who have made meritorious service to the country, or who have performed one of the ten meritorious deeds in suppressing civil strife.
Generally, upper-level officers are awarded by the President of the National Government or the highest military commander or by someone appointed on his behalf. Officers and soldiers below the middle level are awarded by the chief in charge or the original agency that requested the award.
Li Hang's previously confirmed identity was just that of a second lieutenant, a general officer. Logically speaking, Li Guidan would have just awarded him the title, but in fact it was Miss Song San who awarded it to her. This treatment is evident.
Who doesn't know that Miss Song San, the mother of the country, is the actual controller of the Air Force, while Lao Zhou is just the commander and the one responsible for daily management.
It can be seen that Li Hang's award of the medal this time has won the attention of the government.
There are reasons for its own excellent record, but also the needs of the times.
In the Air Force, in addition to Li Hang who won the fourth-class Yunhui Medal, Li Guidan also won the second-class Yunhui Medal.
Logically speaking, as a colonel, he is only a lieutenant colonel of the Air Force. The highest he can be awarded is the third-class Yunhui Medal. However, he was also awarded the second-class Yunhui Medal as an exception. At the same time, he officially served as the captain of the fourth brigade, canceling the previous 'generation'. Character.
If Li Hang's name was only known to many local people before, then after this grand air battle victory celebration and memorial meeting for the fallen air force officers, Li Hang's name has really become a household name across the country.
People within the Air Force also know that this is a rising star.
I just don’t know if this new star can live longer.
"Captain Lu, you are now the captain of the 23rd Squadron, and Li Hang has also officially served as the deputy captain of your squadron. Considering that the 23rd Squadron has insufficient pilots and aircraft, and the aircraft are all Hawker III fighters, I asked Commander Zhou for instructions. , decided to let your squadron go to Lanzhou to receive the Soviet-style Yi-16 fighter jets."
As soon as the celebration party ended, Li Guidan announced an official appointment.
Li Guidan's original plan was to equip the 21st Squadron with the I-16, and the 22nd and 23rd Squadron with the I-15.
Because the Yi-16 is more advanced and not in large numbers.
However, considering Li Hang's ability, the I-15 fighter jets cannot display their combat capabilities. In addition, the Soviets promised to exchange 20 I-16 fighter jets and 30 I-15 fighter jets for the complete Japanese Type 96 carrier-based fighter jet and a A somewhat damaged Type 96 carrier-based fighter jet.
The latter was captured in the air battles in the previous two days. The plane did not explode on the spot. The Japanese pilots tried to save it, but eventually it crashed.
Naturally, the Japanese pilot died, but the damage to the aircraft was not serious. The main structure was still intact and it had been dismantled and transported back.
After more than half a month of contact, the Soviet air force aiding China was very interested in this new Japanese fighter, because its performance was better than the I-16 to a certain extent. Although there was no generation difference, the Soviets still wanted to go back and dismantle it. I did some research so that I wouldn't know how to deal with the Japanese army later.
Because Li Hang returned a intact Type 96 carrier-based fighter jet in exchange for fifty I-15s and I-16s for the Air Force, the 23rd Squadron could all be equipped with I-16 fighters.
As for some Hawker III fighters that were defeated by the Japanese army, they will also be assigned to the 3rd or 5th Group. After all, this aircraft is still very good at dealing with the Japanese Type 95 fighter jets.
It is more likely to go to the North China battlefield, because the Japanese aircraft there are not very good, they are all Army Type 95 biplane fighters.
"Captain, when will we set off?" Lu Jichun naturally would not refuse the opportunity to install a new aircraft.
"In five days. The superiors are worried that the Japanese army will retaliate after losing more than a dozen aircraft, so they asked the two squadrons of our group to stay for a few more days. After this storm is over, they can leave for Lanzhou. You can go by plane then, but Li Hang may want to fly the Japanese fighter plane to follow.
Of these pilots, you are the only one who knows how to fly that plane. "
"No problem." Li Hang agreed directly.
Before the Japanese Zero fighter came out, there was still no problem with the Yi-16 fighter. Although the performance was inferior, there was no obvious generation difference. As long as you can use it, you can shoot down the Type 96 carrier-based fighter.
Li Hang was not too worried about the Japanese army's next retaliation.
Because a total of 69 of the mass-produced Type 96 carrier-based fighter jets No. 1 and No. 2 were produced by the Japanese army.
During the Battle of Songhu and the Battle of Nanjing, the Japanese army also suffered some losses;
When Li Hang was snatching planes, several were shot down or destroyed by explosions at the time;
In the air battles of the first two days, the Japanese lost another 8 aircraft.
At this time, it is not known whether the Japanese army has fifty new fighter planes.
Excluding those that were damaged and repaired, the Japanese army could send out up to forty, but it was impossible to send out all of them.
Even if twenty or thirty fighter planes come over, the Chinese Air Force's fighter planes currently deployed around Han are capable of fighting.
"Li Hang, I think that Miss Chen is really nice to you. Do you want to think about it? You are not married anyway.
Miss Chen is beautiful and has a good family background, so you won't suffer. "After talking about business, Li Guidan started to work as a matchmaker again.
"Captain, if your surname hadn't been Li, I would have thought Miss Chen was your relative. You are so considerate." Li Hang was unable to complain.
"Haha, I don't want you to have any regrets."
"Forget it, we always put our heads in our waistbands and fight with the little devils in the air. It's really harmful to have a family at this time."
Li Hang still chose to refuse.
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"Actually, we shouldn't go out on a date at this time. I'm a pilot, and I shot down so many Japanese planes a few days ago. The Japanese hate me."
In a cafe in the original British Concession in Hankou, Li Hang looked at Chen Lu, who had changed into a white dress again, and couldn't help but remind him.
"Li Hang, are you a man? I'm not afraid of any woman. You're a grown man, so coy." Chen Lu complained while ordering, and quickly pointed to the black car outside the door. The two black men said, "Don't worry, I brought bodyguards with me when I went out."
Li Hang glanced at the two bodyguards. They had a sense of military aura. They must have been soldiers before.
At this time, there is no talk of special forces. They are probably from the army in Hubei.
He wanted to complain about the other party, you brought a bodyguard, and I also brought a gun.
