Under the guidance of the lights, the field airport appeared in front.
It was still dark at this time, but people on the ground had already used cars, flashlights, lanterns and other items to illuminate the track.
"Unlock..."
As the bomber dropped the tow rope, the fighter jet landed towards the field airfield.
Twenty delta wings landed at the alternate airport. The guards here were all our own people, so there would definitely be no Japanese spies.
As for the field airfield of the Thirteenth Group, that was not his concern.
Compared with the landing of a fighter plane, the delta wing without bombs here is extremely safe. Even if the pilot is unconscious, the light delta wing can land safely on its own.
People who have never played a delta wing may not believe this. Fortunately, there are search engines in later generations, and anyone who is not lazy can search for it.
When all the people who participated in the attack left their delta wings and watched the people from the temporary ground support camp, who only removed a few support rods and folded the delta wing into a "stick"-like thing, Chennault felt like he was in a dream.
He held up his helmet, looked at the triangular wings that were folded together, and breathed in the cold night air with his flaring nostrils, which made him feel a little bit real.
People waiting here nearby gathered together. For Zhang Sixing's actions, Zhang Yandou and Li Youtian did not rest. Hansen and Yamaoka Tetsujiro were also waiting here.
It's incredible that a night air raid with such crude equipment is silent.
"Sir, this is really amazing... I will do it too, let's go together next time."
Zhang Sixing shook his head at this.
"It's a surprise. If we go every night, not to mention whether the weather permits it, I'm afraid even the Japanese planes won't allow it."
When he heard that such a good attack method could only be used once, the pilots who were still cheering together were not happy.
"Principal Zhang, what do you mean..."
"Well, I don't mean anything, but I heard from Lieutenant Chennault that the Soviet aid plane is coming soon. So when there are planes, this kind of thing... can be used as a means of surprise, but in the end it is just a surprise attack."
Captain Jiang Qiyan of the third brigade was obviously unwilling to give up.
"Principal Zhang, if you can, these delta wings..."
Hearing Captain Jiang's tone, Zhang Sixing looked at him seriously.
"Brigade Jiang, you are the commander of the Third Brigade. I have no intention of interfering with your command, but... we are short of planes now. In fact, we are short of pilots... I hope you understand that these things are extremely dangerous when used in combat.
of."
After pondering for a while, Jiang Qiyan understood that what Zhang Sixing said was entirely true. This kind of thing is a good means to carry out sneak attacks, especially at night. But if it becomes a normal situation, it will undoubtedly cause a lot of losses to the pilots.
In particular, parachute school principals like Zhang Sixing and Air Force consultants like Chennault certainly would not participate in such operations every time.
"I know, those motorcycle engines and walkie-talkies..."
Jiang Qiyan was a little embarrassed about this. They really didn't have these things.
"Take it and use it. They were all stolen from the devils anyway. Just grab more if you have the chance."
Zhang Sixing waved his hand generously. He was very satisfied that he could help the Air Force with some extreme sports equipment. As for pilots taking risky actions, that is their duty as soldiers.
"Brigade Jiang, I hope that when you use these equipment, you must have a complete plan. In particular, you should not go deep behind enemy lines, because the power of these things is too poor. If you go deep behind enemy lines, you will really not be able to come back."
Jiang Qiyan nodded solemnly. Personal experience told him that this was an extremely risky method of action, and if he did not do it right, he would be trapped in a tight siege.
However, the equipment invented by Zhang Sixing and the plan to launch a silent attack really gave the Chinese Air Force, which was almost completely bankrupt at the moment, a way to continue fighting.
At this time, with a bit of bad taste, Hansen came to Chennault, who was stunned there, and said,
"How about it, Mr. Lieutenant, I didn't expect that we could carry out bombing with these things."
shrugged Chennault's bachelor reply,
"Coming to ask about the bet on behalf of your commander? Tell him that he won, and I will add his name to the list of people supervising the construction of the airport, but... just tell him to build according to the drawings."
Although Chennault answered happily, no one expected that when he woke up from a nap, he and Zhang Sixing would have a small dispute.
"Liuzhou"
"Kunming"
Two fingers point to different locations on the map of China.
Chennault, who was not thinking about the same thing as Zhang Sixing, shrugged.
"There is already an aviation school there, and the aviation school that merged with the Guangxi Aviation School and the Central Aviation School will receive direct supplies from the government in terms of teaching staff and other aspects."
Generally speaking, Chennault is a man of his word. Moreover, this matter was decided by the Generalissimo's government, and his power is not that great. He was ordered to establish a new aviation training school. The so-called "new" refers to the use of American aircraft. The United States
Pilots and the American pilot education system.
Of course there is no problem with this, but it is a pity that Zhang Sixing knew that Liuzhou in Guangxi would be occupied by the Japanese. Kunming was the rear area of the Anti-Japanese War and the front line in the future battlefield of Yunnan and Burma.
"Your Excellency, President Zhang, it is not up to me to decide where to establish an aviation school and build a new airport."
Looking at Zhang Sixing frankly, he was a little embarrassed when he said this. Of course, he did not think that Zhang Sixing, as the principal of the paratrooper school, should interfere with the national government's decision on the construction of the aviation base.
"Actually, I am more optimistic about Kunming, especially as it is the rear area of the war. I think it will receive key construction. In addition, I want you to know that the Yunnan-Burma Highway, which is about to be started, will be more important to the government in the future war."
Chennault could see this, but he was unable to change the government's decision, so he could only shrug his shoulders.
"There is no doubt that I will hand over the supervision power of the airport construction to you. During my return to the United States, I think there is no problem in entrusting you to supervise it for me, but... this is the only thing I can do."
Seeing the troubled look on Chennault's face, Zhang Sixing was not angry. Others did not know the trajectory of history like him. Since he could not secure the direct construction of an airport in Kunming, he had no choice but to temporarily leave the Air Force behind and do it himself.
And he knew that establishing an airport in Kunming was an inevitable choice, because it would be the starting point for covering the Burma Highway in the future, and would also be an opportunity to participate in the Southeast Asian battlefield in the future.
"Perhaps you can suggest that Kunming also needs a large airport. Compared with Liuzhou, it can better protect the Burma Highway. And if the paratrooper regiment is dispatched from there in the future, it can be quickly involved in the work of protecting the supply line."
Chennault pondered for a moment and felt that what Zhang Sixing said was very reasonable.
"Well, as part of the outcome of our bet, I will make this suggestion to the government."
However, things in the world and plans did not change quickly, because not long after Zhang Sixing received new orders, he had a new goal.