Chapter 130 Fighter Transition
Although the situation of the War of Resistance Against Japan has entered a strategic stalemate, the occupied areas and the confrontation areas are still full of battles. Hu Biao, who inspected all the way, also saw countless battle scenes, even if the scale of these battles is not too large.
As a key area for the Eighth Route Army to develop enemy-behind bases, in North China, northwest Shanxi, Shanxi, Shandong, Henan and Hebei, the Eighth Route Army's armed forces behind enemy-behind enemy-behind forces can often be seen fighting with the Japanese and puppet troops in the occupied areas. The scene is small, but the battle situation is very fierce.
The Eighth Route Army armed forces behind enemy lines, which were captured entirely through battle, were mostly used in a variety of weapons. Even so, when they encountered the Japanese and puppet troops that were sweeping, they still rarely retreated and almost used their lives to cover the retreat of the people in the base area.
Following Hu Biao's inspection of the guard platoon officers and soldiers, they also admired the guerrilla officers and soldiers who were fighting with the Japanese, and said in admiration: "These are all good soldiers! If they have weapons, they will definitely not be beaten by the Japanese!"
"This is the cruel side of combat behind enemy lines! Compared to the Japanese army, let alone these guerrillas, even the main force of the Eighth Route Army still cannot be compared with the Japanese. Their equipment is diverse, because they lack weapons!"
Without guns and cannons, the enemy will make it for us! This sounds very exciting, but isn’t it a kind of helplessness?
The Eighth Route Army also needs to set up an arsenal when they are on a diet, so that they can one day build weapons so that the troops will no longer suffer from equipment restrictions? The bullet-making plan is to fight for bayonets if they hit a few more shots.
Although Hu Biao also wanted to provide more weapons and equipment to the Eighth Route Army, Hu Biao still knew that this was unrealistic. Not to mention the guerrillas behind the enemy, the main force of the Eighth Route Army alone would cost a lot of money to change clothes.
It is better to teach people how to fish than to teach people how to fish!
This time, he personally went to the Eighth Route Army headquarters, which was also one of Hu Biao's plans. He hoped to take advantage of the opportunity to open air routes to transport more mechanical equipment to the Eighth Route Army's arsenal, so that its military industry can develop better and faster.
Judging from the current overall situation on the battlefield, the National Government moved to the rear arsenal and was still manufacturing combat weapons for the National Army. However, even if the bullets were reinstalled, they often used manual methods.
If there are more mechanical equipment, even if the number of reinstalled bullets is increased, it can greatly improve the situation when every war is fought, and the soldiers have to count the number of bullets on their fingers. With more bullets, they can kill more enemies and reduce their own casualties.
Following the route of guerrillas, Hu Biao quietly returned to Qilu. This time, Hu Biao did not contact Deputy Commander Xu and his second brother-in-law Lin Dingyuan. In Hu Biao's opinion, it is really hard to say whether his relationship with Lin Dingyuan will be good or bad in the future.
When Lin Yashi returns to China this time, Hu Biao will discuss with him whether to bring her elder brother in the National Army to the southwest. Even Lin Zhenyuan, who was the colonel of the National Army, was also the leader of a main regiment at this time.
But in Hu Biao's view, he had considered a way to transfer Lin Zhenyuan from the front line to the southwest through his own connections and channels in the National Army. If the National Army still organizes an expeditionary force in the future, it would also suggest that Lin Zhenyuan lead his troops into the colony to fight.
If that happens, Hu Biao can also provide help to Lin Zhenyuan. If necessary, he will directly leave him and his subordinates in the colony and let him return to his country to fight a civil war. Hu Biao will definitely not agree. Some things will be in danger of being liquidated if they do it!
After all, Hu Biao must take care of the three brothers of the Lin family. But perhaps the only one who really decided to keep him in the country was Lin Dingyuan among the Eighth Route Army. He happened to have a shortage of senior officers under his command, so Lin Zhenyuan could lead the troops when he came over.
Hu Biao has three gangs, and he has today. Isn’t it the result of the joint efforts of those direct subordinates? If he wants to control the military and political trends of the colonies in the future, Hu Biao must arrange his own direct subordinates in some important positions.
The three brothers of the Lin family, as Hu Biao's brother-in-law and Hu Biao's son's uncle, were naturally considered Hu Biao's direct descendants. Hu Biao was quite at ease to let them take charge of some troops. Hu Biao had the right to make decisions when appointing military positions.
If the Lin brothers really want to seize power, Hu Biao only needs one word, I believe the consequences are not afforded by the two brothers!
When he arrived at the Maling Mountain Base, all the people in charge of military and political affairs of the base were here. Regarding Hu Biao's decision to hand over the fighter jets to the Eighth Route Army, the person in charge of the base and many pilots still had some opinions.
After listening to the story of the base director Chen Qiang, Hu Biao also smiled bitterly: "It is normal for brothers to have opinions, but some things must be considered in the long run. At most, only one squadron will be maintained in the flight arrangement of one squadron, and the rest of the pilots will be moved to the southwest.
I asked you to build an airport earlier, which was more to train pilots. But if you really take off and participate in the war, there are not many opportunities for pilots. As for the plane, I will find a way to build some advanced fighter jets in the future.
According to the information sent back by Fusang's Shu, the latest zero-type fighter developed by the Japanese army has begun mass production. This fighter has extremely excellent performance. The Type 96 and Type 97 we seized before are not its opponents.
On the contrary, the new fighter jets we purchased from Menia should have some chance of winning with the Zero fighter jets after our arsenal is renovated. At that time, these fighter jets will still not play a role in our hands.
That is, why not do a favor? For the Eighth Route Army, you should know how eager they are to have their own air force. How serious and hardworking the pilots who come to participate in the training are, you should know!"
"I understand! Actually, I have explained the situation on the flight squadron, and they understand it, but they feel a little uncomfortable. After all, many of the planes they plan to hand over are often driven by them!"
"As a qualified and mature pilot, I must look forward to changing the fighter every time. Because every time it is replaced, it means that the performance of the fighter they control is more advanced. As long as there are people, I will match them with the fighter jets sooner or later!"
With Hu Biao's promise, the pilots of the squadron no longer said anything. He heard from the pilots who moved to the southwest earlier that there were many fighter jets there, and as long as the weather permitted, they often had the opportunity to take off and fly in real time.
In contrast, pilots stationed in Maling Mountain must be careful every time they perform actual flights. Because every time they take off, the pilots have to worry about encountering Japanese fighter planes. If the two planes meet, the result of the fight will be obvious.
On the other hand, in the southwest, there is a relatively complete air defense early warning system, and it is possible to call ground team members to support at any time. Unless you encounter a large group of Japanese aircraft, or a small number of Japanese fighter jets will only be besieged by the Wolf Army Flight Brigade.
To calm the morale of the army, Hu Biao also began to arrange the transition of the fighter jets. Considering that the final destination of this trip was Yan'an, Hu Biao also deliberately converted several bombers into transport aircraft and placed some important machines in it.
After receiving a telegram from the Eighth Route Army that the temporary airport had been built, Hu Biao immediately ordered the fighter jet formation to prepare to take off. Before this, Hu Biao sent a report to the Shuoshu Intelligence Group and guerrillas from all over the country, asking him to closely monitor the movements of the Japanese warplanes.
Accompany the fighter formation to calculate the flight time and mileage and determine that the flight lands at the temporary airport, it may be in the evening. Even if the Japanese army received the news, they believed that they would not be able to take off the fighter plane quickly and cause trouble for the flight formation.
Everything was ready, and Hu Biao also took the guard platoon to board the plane and prepare to go to the Eighth Route Army headquarters again. Before boarding the plane, Chen Qiang said worriedly: "Wolf Head, why don't you let others go for this mission! On the plane, I always feel that it's not safe!"
"Don't worry! I know what you are worried about, but I have a reason to have to go. Look, didn't I take the parachute with me? If anything is really happening, I'll also get to parachute and escape. Relax, I'll send you a telegram!"
For Hu Biao, it was not the first time to take a plane. But he still knew that the planes were indeed not very safe these days. Fortunately, several modified bombers were also escorted by fighter jets, and the flight time was not long.
In addition, these fighter planes are covered with Japanese plaster flags. Even if the Japanese army on the ground sees them, they will probably think they are their own fighter planes. It will take time to send a telegram to ask for inquiries. When the Japanese find out, the flight formation has landed.
"Wolf Head, the flight formation is ready, can it take off?"
"The fighter formation flew first, and the bomber and transport planes took off!"
"Yes, wolf head!"
The squadron leader in charge of this transition mission learned that Hu Biao would also take a fighter plane to go to the Eighth Route Army with them, and felt that the pressure was quite high. This kind of flight would also have to pass through the defense zone of many Japanese devils!
Secondly, the Japanese also deployed army air forces around them. Once the fighter formation encounters in the air, whether it can cover Hu Biao's breakthrough is also a worrying thing. Fortunately, Hu Biao seems to be more confident than them.
As fighter planes moved up to the ground, Chen Qiang, who was staying on the ground to see him off, immediately said: "Send a report to the police forces along the way, so that they can pay close attention to the movements of Japanese warplanes. Once a large number of Japanese fighter planes are found, report to me immediately!"
"Yes, the base is the leader!"
Just as worried as Chen Qiang, there were also Mr. Peng and others who were waiting at the temporary airport. Looking at the valley airport built at the assault, Mr. Peng and others were also looking forward to the moment when the fighter planes arrived. Even those fighter planes would not stay here for long.
Fortunately, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. After nearly an hour of flight, the fighter jet formation finally arrived at the location of the Eighth Route Army headquarters. Listening to the harsh alarm sounded, many soldiers and the people hurriedly found a place to hide.
At this time, the Eighth Route Army pilot, who was responsible for ground guidance, took out a signal gun and fired three shots in the air. The fighter planes searching for the temporary airport were soon flew towards the temporary airport.
Find the right track for landing, the bomber and transport plane land first, and finally the fighter plane responsible for escorting. After all the fighter planes completed landing, Hu Biao, who got off the plane, immediately said: "Casulate the fighter plane quickly!"
"clear!"
As a result, when General Peng and others came over, they saw Hu Biao's pilots and guards dragging colorful fishing nets and iron rods to cover the camouflage nets above the plane. After asking curiously, they learned that this was a camouflage net.
With this kind of camouflage network, unless the Japanese masters grasp the exact location of the temporary airport or perform ultra-low-altitude flight reconnaissance, they will not be able to see the fighter planes under the camouflage network from the air!
Chapter completed!