On the "Imperial Capital".

After receiving the news sent back by Simp, the commander's bridge suddenly became excited.

However, Bai Zhizhan did not look any excited.

Seeing that the commander was like this, the other staff members became honest.

Before this, after receiving the news that the 21st Special Mix Fleet had already begun to attack the 16th Special Mix Fleet in Newland, Bai Zhizhan immediately thought that the attack aircraft group led by Simp would definitely be able to enter the soul with one shot, and there was no suspense in the battle in the northwest direction.

At the same time, it was attacked by two aircraft groups, and it was attacked by pincer means that the Newland fleet was endless.

According to Simp's report, the 4th Wing Fleet led by him attacked a "York" class. At the end of the attack, a big explosion occurred in the aircraft carrier.

The ship's hull is severely rolled and is expected to sink within a few hours, so there is no need to launch a new attack.

In addition, the 3rd Wing fleet attacked another aircraft carrier about 10 minutes later, and the pilot of the captain aircraft was visually judged that it was a "Lek" class.

After the aircraft carrier was hit by five bombs and three torpedoes in succession, a big explosion occurred, and the fire inside the hull was completely out of control.

However, Bai Zhizhan is not concerned about this.

Simp also clearly mentioned in the report that when the attack was launched, no carrier-based aircraft were parked on the flight decks of these two aircraft carriers.

So, where did other carrier-based aircraft go?

According to the previous report, the 21st Special Mix Fleet was only attacked once, and the attack aircraft group sent by the 21st Special Mix Fleet did not encounter another Newland aircraft group during the flight. However, the carrier-based aircraft carried by the two aircraft carriers can completely form two attack aircraft groups!

Put it in the hangar?

Obviously unlikely.

Whether it is to attack the 21st Special Mixed Fleet or the air defense fighter, there is no possibility of returning to the aircraft carrier to land in a short period of time.

In addition, before the attack aircraft group of the 21st Fleet arrived, the Newrant Fleet had about an hour to prepare. During this period, the bomber and torpedo aircraft would definitely be prepared on the flight deck, rather than staying in the hangar to rust.

Before the fleet led by Simp arrived, the two aircraft carriers were not threatened.

At that time, the fleet of the 21st Special Mixed Fleet was intercepted on the periphery and did not approach the aircraft carrier.

In other words, there is no possibility of pushing carrier-based aircraft that have been filled with fuel and loaded with bombs and torpedoes into the sea because of threats.

There is only one explanation.

Before this, the Newrant Mixed Fleet had sent a second attack aircraft group, but it was not the 21st Mixed Fleet commanded by Liu Xiangzhen.

Who is it?

Are there any targets worth attacking nearby?

The 43rd Special Mixed Fleet to the North?

No matter who is commanding the aircraft carrier special-mix fleet, after intercepting the seaplane flying from the south, they will not waste their troops on the 43rd special-mix fleet.

Only the 41st Special Mixed Fleet may be!

That's right, at around 10:30, Bai Zhizhan found Li Mingbo and asked the ships to pay close attention to the low altitude.

In addition, Zhou Yongtao was also asked to make adjustments to the air defense deployment.

If the enemy aircraft also adopts low-altitude penetration tactics, some air defense fighters must stay at low altitude to ensure that they can intercept incoming enemy aircraft as soon as possible.

The key is to let some fighter planes come out.

Bai Zhizhan knew very well that the one who was most likely to be attacked was not the 41.1 team, but the 41.2 team in the sudden outbreak.

Before this, the 41.2 team had been exposed.

Bai Zhizhan's judgment was quickly confirmed.

At less than 10:50, the "Wuzhou" sent a message that the fighter jets that provided air defense cover discovered the enemy planes that were coming from the north.

That's right, it's the attack aircraft group from the special mixed fleet of Newland aircraft carriers in the north.

However, these enemy planes did not fly low.

It was more than a hundred kilometers away from the 41.2 team, but it was discovered by the radar of four heavy cruisers, otherwise it would be impossible to organize air defense fighters to intercept them.

Are the enemy careless?

Obviously not!

Based on the situation at that time, it may be that the commander of the enemy fleet misjudged the distance from the 41.2 team when making tactical arrangements.

The reason is also very simple. After the 41.2 team sent a telegram, they slowed down and shortened the distance from the 41.1 team.

In addition, the 41.1 team turned north when dispatching carrier-based aircraft, so its actual position was more west than when it was normal navigation.

The result is that the distance between the 41.2 team and the Newrant mixed fleet is closer than speculated.

As a result, the attack aircraft group sent by the Newrant Mixed Fleet did not reduce the flight altitude in time, and was discovered by the air defense radar of the 41.2nd Detachment.

Because the fuel consumption of low-altitude flight is very large, it must be in medium and high altitude during the cruise flight stage.

Only when you enter the attack stage can you lower it to a low altitude.

If you fly at low altitude throughout the entire journey, whether it is the carrier-based aircraft of the Imperial Navy or the Newland Navy, the combat radius may not exceed 200 kilometers.

This is true, during the tactical planning stage, the aviation combat commander must calibrate the position to enter low-altitude flight in advance.

Usually, it is to set a specific moment, such as how long it takes to lower the flight altitude after takeoff.

To be said, this is also a new requirement for aviation combat staff after tactical changes.

A few months ago, Zhou Yongtao organized the staff of the 41st Special Mixed Fleet to learn and communicate with new attack tactics.

Obviously, after having the radar, the Newland Navy may be the same.

Eight "Xiaotian" arrived in time and intercepted the Newland aircraft group.

In fact, there are only a dozen F4Fs escorting bombers and torpedoes, which are much less than those escort fighters attacking the 21st Special Mixed Fleet.

It is not that it is that it is that it is that it is that it cannot send out more fighter jets.

Don't forget that when the aircraft group led by Simp launched an assault, there were no fighter jets performing air defense missions near the Newland aircraft carrier.

Just as Bai Zhizhan was worried, the 41.2nd team became a scapegoat.

It is precisely because the Sup aircraft group did not encounter the attack aircraft group sent by the Newrant Mixed Fleet during the flight.

The Newland fleet flew southward, while the 41st Special Mixed Fleet actually flew northeastward. The routes of the two fleets were not interlaced, and the distance between the midpoints of the route was more than 30 kilometers, while the pilot's visual distance in good weather was only 20 kilometers.

Obviously, both sides almost passed by.

Although the eight "Xiaotian" tried their best, more than 20 bombers and torpedoes still broke through the air defense network and approached the 41.2nd team.

Interestingly, those enemy planes did not immediately attack the heavy cruiser of the 41.2nd Squad.

They are here to attack the aircraft carriers of the 41st Special Mixed Fleet, not heavy cruisers, so they will not waste valuable bombs and torpedoes on heavy cruisers.

Unfortunately, there are no aircraft carriers nearby.

Although the 41.2 team has slowed down, the distance from the 41.1 team is still more than 200 kilometers, and there are two ocean-going cruisers behind it.

At 11:15, the "Wuzhou" sent another telegram.

The enemy planes had launched an attack, but several SBDs did not return after dropping bombs, but flew away to the south and west.

Obviously, these dive bombers are still responsible for reconnaissance missions.

This is not over yet.

Before the 41.2 team was bombed, the second batch of enemy planes had arrived, and they were from the east!

When this fleet was lowering its flight altitude, it was detected by radars on heavy cruisers such as the "Wuzhou".

The Newrant mixed fleet hidden finally showed up!
Chapter completed!