"Fighter planes are a pilot's second life. If it's just for me to fly the plane, is it fair to others?" Li Hang glared at Zhou Zhikai fiercely.
Of course he knew that the other party didn't mean to say that.
"Squadron leader, Zhikai doesn't mean anything else. You are the spiritual support of us people. You are suddenly transferred or temporarily leave the front-line troops, which is a bit unacceptable to everyone." Liang Tiancheng quickly stepped forward to help Zhou Zhikai.
"You also said that I was only leaving temporarily, and it's not like I won't come back. Without me here before, you guys couldn't have fought very well in the air battle.
If I really die in an air battle, will you be devastated? "Li Hang looked at several people angrily.
Although everyone doesn't want to admit it, this is indeed true.
Li Hang is no longer the same as when he first arrived. Now everyone has adapted to his presence.
He taught everyone a lot of air combat combat skills, which greatly improved the combat effectiveness of the three destroyer groups, especially the fourth group, which was more powerful than the third and fifth groups combined.
And as long as he participates in an air battle, all pilots will have high morale and believe that the air battle will definitely be won.
Japanese pilots would be frightened when they saw the 2305 plane.
It only took Li Hang less than four months to reach this point, which shows his high prestige among the entire Air Force pilots.
Especially new pilots who join the Air Force regard Li Hang as a role model.
Now that Li Hang has to leave the front line just because there is no plane for the time being, many people naturally feel uncomfortable and even complain about Li Hang.
"Okay, no need to act like a daughter, it's not like I won't come back. I just took this opportunity to perfect that aircraft, and maybe it can be mass-produced." Li Hang smiled and reassured everyone.
"The squadron commander really wants to go to Chengdu? He won't fly that plane to Chengdu, right?" Liang Tiancheng thought of something, and a look of worry suddenly appeared on his face.
The wooden aircraft has been improved during this time. Weapons have been added, the structure has been strengthened, and a better engine has been replaced.
It's the Hawker Three's Wright R-1820-F53 engine, with 745 horsepower.
Originally, Li Hang wanted to test the maximum speed, but neither Lao Zhou nor Wang Zhu agreed because the aerodynamic structure of the aircraft was not suitable for flying too fast.
Another point is that the wooden structure needs to be further strengthened, including purchasing appropriate glue.
According to the wishes of the senior officials of the Aeronautical Commission, this aircraft is to be used as a training aircraft, and then it will be improved and used as an official training aircraft for the Air Force.
When Wang Zhu was free, he gathered everyone from the aircraft team of the research institute to build China's own fighter plane using a wooden structure based on Li Hang's drawings of the new fighter plane.
This is also the reason why Li Hang chose this way.
In his heart, he still wants to build a fighter jet that belongs to his country.
"Why not? Only long-distance flights can test the performance of this aircraft." Li Hang admitted this.
"But this is too dangerous. Squadron leader, you almost had an accident when you flew this plane before."
"I don't plan to test the maximum speed, so don't worry. Moreover, this aircraft cannot be dismantled and transported to Chengdu. The best way is to drive it there, which will also make it easier to find out the existing problems."
"Is the squadron leader leaving today?" Zhou Zhikai was a little reluctant.
"What kind of expression do you have? It's not like I won't see you again. Chief Wang has already gone to Chengdu, and I must report as soon as possible."
"But it's still a bit unsafe for you to fly such an unstable aircraft for a long distance by yourself. How about we send a few people to accompany you." Liang Tiancheng thought of a way.
"Yes, we can follow." Zhou Zhikai also agreed.
However, Li Hang no longer belongs to the Fourth Brigade. Even if he is still there, he does not have the authority to privately issue this task.
Liang Tiancheng and others found Mao Yingchu, who reported to his superiors and received approval to send two planes together.
In the end, Liang Tiancheng and Zhou Zhikai were chosen.
When Li Hang came to the plane in his flight suit, the pilots of the Fourth Group at Hankou Airport gathered around him.
Many people were reluctant to leave Li Hang.
At this time, even if Mao Yingchu and Dong Mingde were a little jealous of Li Hang, they would not show it.
To be honest, neither of them expected that Li Hang would choose this place.
Dong Mingde knew less, but Mao Yingchu was different.
"Li Hang, come back early, I'm still waiting to fight side by side with you. If you weren't here, everyone would be at a loss." Dong Mingde smiled and hugged Li Hang, then patted him on the shoulder.
"If there is a chance, maybe when I come back, we can fly our own fighter plane." Li Hang responded with a smile.
"Waiting for your good news." Dong Mingde nodded.
"Li Hang, no matter where you go, don't forget that the Fourth Brigade is your home." Mao Yingchu said seriously.
"What the captain said is that I was in the Fourth Brigade from the beginning, so I was destined to have an indissoluble bond with the Fourth Brigade."
"Be careful on the road, don't show off, safety first." Mao Yingchu warned.
"Captain, don't worry, I've always been very lucky."
After saying that, Li Hang said goodbye to all the pilots of the Fourth Group and familiar ground staff at Hankou Airport. Some people who were not tearful even shed tears.
Many people feel that it will not be so easy for Li Hang to come back after he leaves.
Because there are many versions circulating behind Li Hang's appointment.
Why was he suppressed because he was so good in the forest? What's more, he was protecting Li Hang and letting him temporarily leave the front line. . .
There are five or six versions, and they all seem to make sense.
I'm afraid only the relevant people know what the reason is.
As the propellers of the wooden aircraft began to rotate, the aircraft destined to have an important impact on the Chinese Air Force began its second test flight.
The first test flight can be considered a success or not.
This time it is even more bold. The fully fueled plane will take off from Wuhan Hankou Airport, pass through Yichang Railwayba Airport, Wanxian Chenjiaba Airport, Chongqing Guangyangba Airport, and finally land at Chengdu Fenghuangshan Airport.
The whole journey is about one thousand kilometers.
In fact, the designed range of this trainer aircraft is 600 kilometers, and it can fly to Chengdu with just one transfer.
However, considering the performance of the aircraft, we ended up making three transfers to ensure safety first and complete the long-distance flight mission.
As the three planes took off, no one knew what Li Hang's departure meant.
In order to return in the future, or just leave the front line?
It could also be a new beginning.
No one knows.
No one else knows what these pilots and ground crews think, but the Japanese intelligence department in Wuhan is very angry.
