Battle of the Third Reich

"It's time to start asking questions. Who else has any questions?" Lieutenant Colonel Herman Maiko, the new captain of the 501th "Flush Straight" bomber wing, looked back at the group of newcomers. △↗,

The newly formed bomber wing, from captain to pilot, was drawn from various aviation teams. Most of the pilots are from the Second, Fourth, and Fifth Air Forces, and some are newcomers transferred from the second air force. These pilots are actually newly added to the reserve staff of each wing, which is why each flight team will be so generous.

"Is there any problem? Very good, the crew was ready to dispatch immediately, and gathered at the runway 15 minutes later." Lieutenant Colonel Maiko nodded with satisfaction. Although these men are novices, they are as courageous as the veterans. .

"Captain Firm, please stay with me. I have something to talk to you about." The Wing Commander, while packing up the information on the briefing table, stopped his flight captain.

"Sir, is there anything wrong?" Firm said, stepping forward, questioning.

"I agree with your application report. At the end of this month, you will have fifteen days of vacation. In addition, congratulations, Captain, but unfortunately I cannot attend your wedding, please convey my blessings and apologies to the bride "Lieutenant Colonel Maike put the folder under his arm, and then picked up the soft combat cap on the table and put it on his head."

"This is really great, thank you very much, Mr. United Captain, I will definitely convey your blessings to Hilda." Filme was overjoyed, he quickly thanked his chief, he looked forward to this holiday for a long time, this time I can finally go back home and get married.

"I heard that Major Garland has a relative relationship with you. This time maybe you can meet him in the sky. This time the 26th Wing will **** us." Michael finished packing and started to go to the door. Walking away, the captain of the team followed him step by step.

"This time the first brigade was all dispatched. This is the first time the new aircraft has undergone actual combat inspection. The upper layer of the aviation team attaches great importance to this. I will take the lead personally this time and take your plane. Well, wait a while See you by the runway, Captain. I'm going to prepare for the flight." The captain of the wing waved to the commander of the first brigade, turned his head and walked down the path toward the pilot's rig room.

The current development status of the Luftwaffe can be regarded as entering a historical peak. New technologies and equipment are constantly being introduced and applied, and various new tactical improvement programs are emerging. There has also been rapid development in the quality and reserve training of Air Force personnel. Some experienced veteran instructors were withdrawn from the front line, various aviation schools also expanded the enrollment scale, and large-scale aviation popularization activities were also launched in primary and secondary schools in Germany.

The bureaucratic style that had prevailed under Goering in the command structure was completely swept away. Any deliberate delay and malfeasance will be immediately sent to the military court. According to Milch, the head of the head has been staring at the air force. Those who take the teachings of the head of state as a deaf ear are looking for their own way, and they are not worth sympathizing at all.

According to Xu Jun's vision, a large number of units with overlapping functions were eliminated within the Air Force, and the entire command system was reduced to one-third of the previous one. Instead, efficiency has been significantly improved. Some empty shell aviation wing groups have been merged. For example, there are many such troops in the Fourth Army and the Fifth Army. Because each brigade is stationed at a different airport in the country, due to different environments and conditions, the equipment status and training The situation is also very different. Many squadrons have more remote logistics and more difficult logistics supplies, resulting in smaller and smaller units. In the end, there is almost only one name left to bluff people.

At the same time, some units with experimental characteristics were also established with Xu Jun's personal intervention. The 501 bomber wing is a unit organized under this background. The starting point of the formation is to undertake the training and testing of the latest aircraft types, and at the same time to test the use and advantages and disadvantages of some new bomber tactics in actual combat.

In fact, this wing is not yet fully packed, because the production speed of new equipment is somewhat delayed. Junker is really too late to expand her production line, so the current strength is only half of the regular wing. The first brigade will have the opportunity to be dispatched in this mission because it has completed all equipment training first.

The preparation of a bomber squadron is not an easy task, and there are now busy figures of ground crews everywhere on the runway of the field airport numbered pc3. The fuel filling car rang through the rows of planes with the horn blaring, and the fuel crew dragged the rubber bladders one by one to the delivery truck on the side. The mechanic performed the last inspection under the wing, and each inspection opening was confirmed to be closed and locked. They must also ensure that the gas cylinders on the plane are full. The batteries are also in the best condition. The ammunition riders left the taxiway in a small truck that dragged a long ammo cart. The carts were now empty, and the original bombs loaded on it were all hung into the aircraft's magazine.

Just before the preparations were about to end, the pilots came to the tarmac with their respective equipment in twos and threes.

These pilots carried the latest equipped flight helmets. It is said that there was a twisted story behind the birth of this helmet. This thing was inspired by the chancellor of the head of state during his spare time, so he drew a delicate design sketch on a napkin. The head of state seemed a little absent-minded at the time, and as a result did not take away the work after the meal. How can the heads-in-law's handwriting be left outside, so Milch was lucky to have a meal with him at the time.

After returning to the Air Force Command, he took out this thing and gave it to the Air Force Technical Bureau for research. As a result, the group of experts were all shocked by the advanced design in the sketch. With the full push of Mirchi, this batch of trial versions was produced within two weeks.

For half a year, there have been various miracles that prove that God’s apostle didn’t get ridiculous. Pilots soon fell in love with this handsome helmet. The helmet is accompanied by a pair of shape-shading goggles and a fully covered oxygen mask. After a full set of equipment, the shape alone can be daunting.

According to Milch, the head of state was extremely happy after seeing the sample for the first time. At that time, the corners of his mouth shivered with excitement. He was silent for a while in this helmet. Milch vowed to the sky that he even saw the head of state at the time. There were shining tears in the eyelids. Think about it, something that can make Yuan Capital cry out excitedly, it must be the best thing.

Xu Jun was indeed stunned at that time. He never thought that Mirchi would put a Star Wars Empire Army flying helmet in front of him.

Under the strong request of the head of state, the second batch of helmets was ordered to change their appearance. This batch of test products became out of print, only equipped in a few experimental alliances, and the first batch of output was only one hundred.

Because of the particularity of the helmet's background, it was once used as a proof by the head of state among the pilots. Some ace pilots indicated that their superiors should use this helmet as a prize for military merit. Of course, this helmet proved to be not very effective, far behind the improved version of the later period, but because it is derived from the design of the head, the appearance is also murderous, so even if the pilot does not wear it, he will put it on Used as decorations in the room.

Xu Jun was made to cry and laugh, and finally agreed to make a special batch of engraved versions as an award for the trump card. At the same time, he strictly ordered the pilot to use it as a symbol of honor and not to use it in combat. These dark helmets were painted with dazzling outside The golden stripes are so decorated that they are called golden helmets by pilots, and only the best skilled pilots are eligible to hold the trump card.

After the losses in the war, the number of the first batch of original helmets was very rare, and it was highly sought after in the future collection industry. The auction price of each top is far beyond the equivalent weight of gold, which is another. This perspective is true.

The pilots completed the final preparations next to their respective planes, and carried their own umbrella bags with the help of ground crews. Because they had to pass a large surface of water on the way, everyone had to bring a full set of water life-saving supplies, one Both of them looked bloated.

At the command of the wing captain, all pilots began to board the plane, and soon the entire tarmac was filled with cyan smoke from the engine when it started. The powerful horse-powered Ju engine roared unscrupulously. The hurricane blown by the huge propeller swept across the empty runway. Fourteen ju88-b3 bombers with beautiful streamlined cockpits slowly entered the taxiway, the ground crew confirmed After the runway was ready, without any obstacles, it waved its command flag towards the pilot.

"Here is the red captain. Please note that this is the red captain. I am in place and request take-off." Lieutenant Colonel Maiko pulled the communication switch to request the take-off from the podium, and his flight captain was rushed to the radio The position of the operator, and the original operator is now waving his military cap vigorously off the runway.

"Can take off, red pilot, I wish you every success." The podium sent a reply signal.

"Very good, let's go." Maiko gently pushed down the throttle lever, and his feet were skillfully controlling the rudder. After reaching the takeoff speed, the Air Force Lieutenant Colonel pulled the joystick decisively, and the two wheels of the Ju88 lightly left the runway. After adjusting the balance a little, Maiko put away the landing gear and the plane began to climb slowly around the airport.

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