The flight of BF1o9 is much faster than that of I-15. All transport aircraft escorted by the Soviet Army are I-153 models. It is an enhancement of this series. ≥网 ≦
It has two main wings. The reason is that the engine power is poor. In order to obtain enough lift, it can only retain more wings. Therefore, its thrust is far inferior to that of the German fighter jets, and its speed is even worse by 200 kilometers per hour.
In an air battle, it is very difficult to fight against the BF1o9 one on one. The German aircraft can quickly pull up or dive to throw away the following Soviet aircraft, and even maneuver to the rear of the Soviet aircraft to counterattack.
However, the Seagull fighter (I-153) also has its own advantages. Most of the people Tupikov sent to fight were veterans with longer flying time, so they had a lot of combat experience in escorting the Soviet army. The pilots took advantage of the dexterity of their own aircraft and once they were pursued, they would
Xun performed "circus"-like acrobatic movements, moving sideways under the enemy's bullets.
Coupled with the numerical advantage of Soviet fighter jets, only ten BF1o9s were still unable to shake this huge fleet.
Commander Ivanov watched the battle nervously and roared to the machine gunner on top of the bomber he was sitting on: "Hit me hard, don't be stingy with bullets!"
At the same time, he also actively contacted the swamp. As the distance got closer, the radio signal got better and better. The plane was heading towards the Pripet River. In order to avoid the battle, the bombers flew to high altitudes to avoid the enemy planes. Such a large
Some of the planes escaped the enemy planes' attack. Below them, a large number of Soviet fighter jets were fighting with the enemy planes.
The scene was extremely chaotic, with wingtip airflow cutting through the air, and traces of smoke caused by condensed water vapor everywhere in the melee.
Ivanov completed the contact with the swamp and shouted into the microphone: "Frog! Frog! I am an eagle! I am an eagle, we encountered enemy aircraft interception! We encountered ground-based interception!"
At the 284th Division headquarters in Catfish Village, the radio operator was frightened by the sudden roar and got goosebumps all over his body. He immediately took off his headset and handed it to the chief and deputy division commander who was waiting next to him.
Yevlov turned on the headset and microphone and heard the other party's repeated words. He calmly replied: "Frog received! Frog received! We are waiting! It's over."
Ivanov was ecstatic, and the fleet of aircraft moved closer to the swamp while fighting. The enemy's fighter jets have been entangled. The worst enemy, will other air forces also take to the air to fight? If so, that would be too bad.
Through his report, Yang Mingzhi and Yevlov also knew what was happening now.
"What should we do? Our friends have been attacked. The enemy fighter jets have shot down a transport plane." Yevlov asked Yang Mingzhi, hoping he would say something.
Yang Mingzhi knew that he really had no choice, so he said helplessly: "We are infantry, how can we get to heaven? We can only continue to wait."
"Heaven?" Yevlov suddenly thought of something, "Don't we still have a fighter jet? That pilot Podovich always hoped that he could still take off and continue to fight. Now I think he was lucky enough to wait for the opportunity."
Yang Mingzhi suddenly understood and could not express his excitement. "You are right, we can't just carry empty sacks and ask for food from friendly forces. We have to make a contribution, even if the strength is meager, we still have to show our attitude."
The two planned to recruit Podovich quickly, pull the aircraft out of the hangar, and pour the remaining fuel into him. While the two were discussing this, the radio operator objected at an inappropriate time. "Comrade division commander, our radio station relies on
The fuel motor operates electrically. Do we need to take out the spare fuel as well?”
"Yes, let's arrange it this way. Your objection is very reasonable, but in extraordinary times, we don't need to care about these things. The gifts given to us by friendly forces include fuel, which is to provide fuel for motors, etc., for future communications.
Smooth." Yang Mingzhi explained truthfully, and the radio operator felt relieved.
At this time, a new voice came from the other side of the fleet. Ivanov was very worried that he would be blocked by more enemy planes, and the fleet was about to reach its destination. "You'd better establish defensive measures on the ground."
, set up some anti-aircraft machine guns. Our fleet must lower its altitude to prepare for airdrops, and you must provide tactical cover for us."
Yang Mingzhi and Yevlov immediately agreed to the request. The troops did not have anti-aircraft machine guns and could only use light weapons instead. The members of the guard company acted as messengers and informed the orders to each battalion and company. The soldiers immediately entered a state of combat readiness, with their guns drawn.
Waiting towards the sky.
The order from the division headquarters was also passed on to Podovich. Since he and his plane had lost their usefulness, he was almost like an ordinary soldier, except that he was not an ordinary combat infantryman. He knew that he could fly a plane and had a role in the army.
Such expertise is extremely valuable. Unexpectedly, today's operation actually involved him taking off again to fly a plane.
The excited Podovic cheered up: "It's gold that must be lighted, blue sky! I'm here!"
His fighter jet was pulled out, the dismantled machine gun was reinstalled, and bullets were inserted into the nose. The precious fuel filled the mailbox. He put on his leather hood and goggles and sat alone in the cabin.
"Hurry up! Comrade! You have to fight right away!" The pilot who was temporarily guesting in the hangar shouted with gestures, and Podovich also waved his right fist.
The propellers turned as hard as they could, and the plane gradually took off towards the east.
Podovich kissed the joystick and muttered silently: "My dear, we are in the sky again! This time we have to kill at least one!" He imagined his fighter jet as a beautiful girl, or even his wife.
This concept is still what his flight instructor said, "Only when man and machine are integrated into one can he become an ace pilot. To understand your aircraft is like understanding your wife, go deep into her body, and you will be one."
At that time, the instructor said these words quite crudely, and the students laughed. However, it was obvious that most people could not do this, including himself. Only one of the fifty fighter jets survived, and the others were shot down.
Podovich knew that he was lucky to survive, and now he boasted that he had done a lot of homework and would definitely gain something from the new battle.
The fleet is still heading northwest, and dogfights are also taking place. Since the German aircraft do not have to fly very far to enter the battle, they have plenty of fuel and can stay in the air for a long time. The Soviet aircraft are in very bad shape. The escorting Seagull fighter aircraft
Taking risks, they were wasting fuel, so much so that as the battle progressed, Soviet aircraft were forced to go on the defensive.
Soon, Podovich saw the air battle taking place and saw the plane falling with billowing black smoke.
"It's really unlucky, you are so unlucky!" He clearly saw that the cars of those unlucky people were the same model as his own, which made it difficult for people not to think of himself. "My dear, you have to be mentally prepared, I will also be very
Calm down.”
Podovic cheered himself up, increased the throttle, and the sail began to improve.
His appearance was very sudden, and a BF1o9 was targeted by him. Because it was a slightly dived attack, a precise strike, the enemy plane was shot in the tail, and the rudder was torn. It fell quickly, thus saving the Soviet plane being chased.
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A powerful enemy appeared halfway! The downed German pilot yelled at the radio, then opened the hatch and parachuted away.
Podovic saw the white flower that looked like a jellyfish and said, "You're lucky. Since you skydive, I won't hit you."
He quickly changed the target, but was blocked by two enemy planes. The machine guns were chasing him, and Podovich performed more splendid maneuvers in a small space, like a monkey. The short and thick body of the Seagull fighter can go crazy.
The change of posture dazzled the German pilots.
But escaping was certainly not a good idea. He needed the cooperation of friendly forces. As a result, the friendly forces were very cooperative. Ivanov concluded that this person must be reinforcements sent from the other side of the swamp, even if there was only one person.
The 284th Division has an airport and possibly aircraft. After all, more than a month ago, Chief of Staff Tupikov strongly supported its air supply. At that time, the swamp was not an isolated island. This time, the situation is much worse. The essence is still the same.
Continue to complete the necessary air supply of Soviet troops in the swamp.
The originally low morale was lifted, and the Soviet pilots saw a person who seemed to be an ace pilot. This fighter jet could dodge bullets very well on the battlefield, and this fighter performed well.
Gradually, the numerical disadvantage of the German fighter jets was exposed. Four of the ten were damaged, and one wing was injured and forced to withdraw from the battle. The remaining five BF1o9s had now lost the suddenness of the battle, and they felt that they had lost their battle.
This group of aircraft was going to bomb a certain place, but they seemed to be flying towards the swamp.
Their captain knew that the battle had been lost, and if the battle continued, the whole army would be annihilated. It was even more difficult to attack the enemy bombers. If they were hit by their twin large-caliber machine guns, one bullet would make a big hole. Flying at high altitude, two
It will break the wings.
The German aircraft were forced to retreat, lowering their altitude and flying eastward.
The Soviet fighter jets did not continue the pursuit. The mission came first. After losing ten fighter jets, the fleet reorganized its formation.
Podovich was certain that he had shot down one aircraft and wounded another, completing his set goal. Now he was flying directly in front of the aircraft group, his wings twisting.
"He wants to meet us, Misha, follow this guy." Ivanov ordered the pilot. Now with the guidance of friendly forces, the fleet can fly more steadily.
Soon there was a roar in the sky, and Yang Mingzhi and Yevlov heard the sound and stood outside.
Star Tao walked out of the hospital very curiously and temporarily put down the work of washing bandages. She pulled Natasha and ran towards the division headquarters, knowing that her husband was there.
"Dear, why are you here! There are still many wounded people in the hospital." Yang Mingzhi said angrily.
"I'm worried about you."
She deliberately pouted her little mouth to show off her cuteness, and Yang Mingzhi was speechless. He only saw her looking into the distance in the direction of the voice.
"Be careful, the sun is very dazzling." Yang Mingzhi warned, "Since you two are here, just wait and see. There will be parachutes all over the sky soon. Don't be shocked." (To be continued.) 8