This operation was planned and led by a Lieutenant Colonel named Doolittle. 16 B52 bombers took off from the Hornet to attack Tokyo.
But the B52 is a larger land-based bomber. Although Doolittle and others can barely get this bomber to take off from an aircraft carrier after training, it is impossible to land on an aircraft carrier.
So, this became a "go and never come back" mission.
In order to keep the pilot alive as much as possible, Yingjiang had only one option, which was to let the pilot fly directly to China after bombing Tokyo... Landing at the China airport also became an impossible task because of insufficient fuel, so the main plan
He actually parachuted as soon as he saw land. Whether it was Japanese soldiers or Chinese people below, he had to leave it to fate.
Wang Xuexin had to admit that Yingjiang's courage was admirable. At this time, they also had many such soldiers who regarded death as home.
What puzzled Wang Xuexin was that this incident was supposed to have happened in April, a few months after the Japs attacked Pearl Harbor. The purpose was not to defeat the Japs or blow up something, it was purely symbolic... 16 B52s,
The bombs it can carry are only 14 tons. How much damage can it bring to the huge Tokyo?
This operation is actually used to boost morale, just like a duel between Yingjiang cowboys. The Japanese sneak attack Yingjiang once, and Yingjiang must attack the Japanese in kind, so that the people of Yingjiang will not feel aggrieved and depressed.
, passively, and more resources were invested, and more people actively joined the army to fight against the Japanese.
Wang Xuexin thought that the reason why he had postponed this action until now might have something to do with him.
Historically, the reason why Japan was so eager to attack Tokyo was because it was losing ground in the Pacific battlefield, especially in the air battles, and the Japanese were almost unable to fight back, so they urgently needed to boost their morale.
But now...
After Wang Xuexin told Yingjiang the weaknesses of the Japanese fighter planes and gave him countermeasures, Yingjiang had already achieved several small-scale victories in sea and air battles.
In this way, the sneak attack on Tokyo did not seem so urgent, so it was postponed again and again until now.
Wang Xuexin's guess was correct.
In fact, the top management of Yingjiang was still hesitant until the second before taking action.
This action is too risky and is likely to select a group of excellent pilots. In addition, it will also put the aircraft carrier Hornet in danger.
If the sneak attack fails and the aircraft carrier is lost instead, the military and morale losses will be immeasurable.
But in the end, Yingjiang's senior management carried out the operation.
Because they believe: "Our soldiers have been in peacetime for too long. They have forgotten how to fight bravely. We need a fearless action to awaken the power buried in their hearts!"
Of course, this operation requires the cooperation of China, and Yingjiang estimates that these pilots need the assistance of the Eighth Route Army rather than the stubborn army.
The reason is simple.
Although the Eighth Route Army has few troops and poor equipment, it has the support of the people and intelligence personnel of the Eighth Route Army are everywhere.
When the Yingjiang plane entered the Chinese region, the pilots had no idea what was waiting for them below, so they jumped down with their eyes closed... There was a high probability that it would fall into the hands of Chinese people.
There is no need to consider the situation of falling into the hands of the Japanese. This situation can only be said to be unlucky.
And if it is in the hands of the Chinese people, the one who needs to be contacted is of course the Eighth Route Army.
So Yingjiang sent a secret message to Sun Erwei through Peris.
Sun Erwei has actually been in contact with the headquarters these days, and the headquarters immediately assigned the task.
However, because this matter was a military secret and the mission of the independent regiment was to garrison Yuncheng, I did not tell Wang Xuexin.
At this time, Sun Erwei received the information that the mission was successful, and then mentioned it to Wang Xuexin.
Li Yunlong looked surprised. After being stunned for a moment, he said fiercely to Sun Erwei: "I say Sun Erwei, your bombers can blow up the enemy's lair, so why didn't you do it earlier? Wait until now!"
Wang Xuexin hurriedly explained: "Captain, Yingjiang is far away from the Japanese. He risked his life to explode like this!"
Li Yunlong said "Oh", and then gave Sun Erwei a thumbs up with a smile: "Well done, well done! It's best to do more bombings. If you are afraid of death and don't dare to blow up, bring the plane over."
We can make it!"
As he spoke, Li Yunlong patted his chest and said, "We are not afraid of death. Is this business a good deal?"
Wang Xuexin sounded a little helpless. Li Yunlong's intention was known to everyone, and he obviously wanted Yingjiang to fly for free.
Sun Erwei had been in the Independent Regiment for a while and knew Li Yunlong's temper, so he didn't take it seriously. He proudly replied: "Captain Li, those of us soldiers who went to bomb Tokyo are also heroes who are not afraid of death!"
"Yes, yes!" Li Yunlong nodded: "You are a man who dares to blow up the enemy's lair!"
Li Yunlong is a man who recognizes heroes and values heroes. No matter which country he is from, as long as he has strong bones, he will be respected.
Wang Xuexin asked the question he was most concerned about: "How is the pilot? Did he land safely?"
Sun Erwei shook his head and replied: "They did not have the issue of landing safely, but parachuted. According to the current situation, at least two bombers failed to fly to land..."
Wang Xuexin was silent. He knew what it meant to fail to fly to land, and there was almost no possibility of survival.
"We are not sure about other aircraft!" Sun Erwei said: "We only know the situation until the moment of parachuting!"
Wang Xuexin calculated in his mind that a B52 bomber has a crew of five, including a pilot and co-pilot, an electromechanical technician, a mechanic and a bombardier.
Two of the 16 aircraft were lost, leaving 14 aircraft with 70 people.
The situation in China at this time was that the Japanese had occupied most of the coastal areas. Most of these 70 people were in the Japanese defense zone after airborne landing. It would be good to capture half of them in the end.
Wang Xuexin didn't think much and said to Li Yunlong: "How about sending a telegram to the headquarters to ask about the situation?"
"Sure!" Li Yunlong nodded and took Wang Xuexin and Sun Erwei to the communications room.
Because Li Yunlong's headquarters is located in the granary, the conditions are much better than before. Even the communication room is spacious and bright, and three radio stations have been installed... Two of them were captured after the capture of Yuncheng. This is the headquarters after the capture of Yuncheng.
Order it well, otherwise the Japanese will also lack radio stations, and there will basically be no radio stations in the warehouse.
Li Yunlong sent a telegram to the headquarters, and the chief asked strangely: "What? Are you also interested in this matter?"
Li Yunlong secretly glanced at Wang Xuexin and laughed.
The head of the secret channel has really sharp eyes, and he can tell from just one telegram that they have plans for the pilot Hawk-chan.